PEAT is the online practice tool that the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy sells to NPTE candidates. The PT version has 2 timed exams of 225 questions each. The PTA version has 2 timed exams of 180 questions each. This page gives you free practice sets sorted by NPTE content area, worked explanations, the PEAT rules that matter and a plan for using both before test day.
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions (PTA PEAT) | 2 practice exams × 180 questions[1] | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Number of questions (PT PEAT) | 2 practice exams × 225 questions[1] | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Time limit (PTA PEAT) | 4 hours per practice exam[1] | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Time limit (PT PEAT) | 5 hours per practice exam[1] | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Retake policy | Each practice exam once; repurchase gives different forms[2] | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Validity | 90 days or until you pass the NPTE[1] | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Delivery | Online only[1] | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Eligibility | NPTE candidates; educators can buy at a discount[1] | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Score release | Immediate, automatic scoring[1] | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy · Oct 25, 2026 |
According to Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, “two timed (four-hour) 180-question physical therapist assistant (PTA) practice exams”[1]
PEAT (Practice Exam & Assessment Tool) is sold by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), the organization behind the NPTE. It gives you timed practice exams so you can check your timing and find weak content areas before the real exam.
PEAT is meant for NPTE candidates. Educators can buy it at a discount for their programs. This page does not list the price, the purchase steps or the technical requirements because they can change. Check the PEAT page on fsbpt.org for the current details. A PEAT score is practice feedback, not an NPTE result. Licensure rules are set by each state board, so confirm anything about your own license with your state board and with FSBPT.
The content areas below are copied from the official PEAT content outline published by Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems[3] | PEAT Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Practice reading vital signs and exercise responses, and spotting when cardiac or pulmonary signs mean you should stop or change treatment. |
| Gastrointestinal System[3] | Mixed practice tests above Review referred pain patterns and the gastrointestinal signs that call for a referral instead of treatment. |
| Genitourinary System[3] | Mixed practice tests above Review pelvic floor and continence conditions and the genitourinary red flags that need a medical referral. |
| Integumentary System[3] | PEAT Integumentary Conditions and Wound Care Practice wound description, pressure injury staging, burn care and choosing the right dressing. |
| Lymphatic System[3] | Mixed practice tests above Review lymphedema signs, the parts of decongestive therapy and when compression is not safe to use. |
| Metabolic & Endocrine Systems[3] | Mixed practice tests above Review how diabetes, thyroid disorders and blood glucose levels affect exercise safety and wound healing. |
| Musculoskeletal System[3] | PEAT Musculoskeletal Assessment Practice choosing special tests, reading examination findings and documenting a musculoskeletal assessment clearly. |
| Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems[3] | PEAT Neuromuscular Conditions Practice telling apart stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and progressive neurological conditions, and matching interventions to each. |
| NONSYSTEM[3] | PEAT Therapeutic Interventions Practice equipment, modalities, safety, and professional and ethical questions that do not belong to a single body system. |
| System Interactions[3] | PEAT Patient Management Practice managing patients whose conditions affect more than one system, such as a cardiac condition that limits a musculoskeletal rehab plan. |
Prepare for the PEAT - Practice Exam & Assessment Tool exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What is the significance of documentation in Musculoskeletal Assessment?
Answer: A. It provides a record for accountability, quality assurance, and legal compliance
Explanation:
A is correct. Documentation of a musculoskeletal assessment records what you found, what you decided and why. That record holds the clinician accountable for their care. It lets others review quality and outcomes, and it meets legal and payer requirements.
Rule to remember: in questions like this, distrust answers that use only or call a core professional duty unnecessary. Documentation supports accountability, quality review and legal compliance all at once.
Question: What type of question format is most likely to elicit a detailed understanding of a topic?
Answer: C. Essay
Explanation:
C is correct. An essay asks you to explain, connect and defend ideas in your own words. That shows how deeply you understand a topic and how you reason through it.
Rule to remember: the more a format makes you produce and explain an answer, the more it shows what you understand. When you practice with recognition formats, read why each option is right or wrong, not just the answer key.
Question: What makes a professional competent in Neuromuscular Conditions?
Answer: A. A combination of education, practical experience, ongoing learning, and adherence to professional standards
Explanation:
A is correct. Competence in neuromuscular care comes from several sources working together. Formal education gives you the knowledge base. Clinical practice turns that knowledge into skill. Ongoing learning keeps it current as evidence changes, and professional standards guide safe, ethical decisions.
Rule to remember: when a question asks what makes someone competent or safe, and the options set a single factor against a combination, the combined answer is usually right. Treat any answer built on only with suspicion.
Use our free sets to find your gaps cheaply, and save PEAT for when you can learn the most from it.
The PT version of PEAT has 2 practice exams of 225 questions each, with 5 hours allowed per exam. The PTA version has 2 practice exams of 180 questions each, with 4 hours allowed per exam. Both versions are taken online and scored automatically as soon as you finish.
No. Each PEAT practice exam can be taken one time. FSBPT says that if you buy PEAT again, you get different exam forms instead of the ones you have already seen. You can repeat the free practice sets on this page as often as you like.
You have access for 90 days or until you pass the NPTE, whichever comes first. Buy PEAT when you can sit both practice exams within that window, ideally after you have reviewed your weaker content areas.
No. FSBPT states that PEAT is an online product only. Scoring is immediate and automatic when you finish an exam. Check the PEAT page on fsbpt.org for the current technical requirements before you start a timed exam.
PEAT is for NPTE candidates, and it comes in a PT version and a PTA version. Educators can buy PEAT at a discount for their programs. FSBPT sets the price and the purchase steps, so check its PEAT page for the current details.
No. Practice Test Geeks writes these questions with AI tools, and they are not real PEAT or NPTE items. Use them to find weak content areas and practice your reasoning. Then use PEAT, FSBPT's own practice tool, for timed full-exam practice.
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