Items
225 items: 175 scored, 50 unscored pretest items. You cannot tell which are which.
“The Knowledge portion of the EPPP contains 225 items, of which 175 are scored and 50 are pretest items”
Exam facts
Verified facts about EPPP Part 1
Every statement on this page comes with a verbatim quote and a link to its primary source, checked on 2026-10-26. If a source changes, the source wins. Your licensing board has the final word on your own requirements.
Format and timing
Answer options
Each item has three or four options with exactly one correct answer.
“Each item has three or four possible responses, only one of which is the correct answer.”
Time for items
4 hours 15 minutes for the items, about 68 seconds per item.
“4 hours and 15 minutes for completion of the exam items”
Other timed parts
5 minutes for the Candidate Acknowledgement Statement, 5 for the tutorial, and 5 for the closing survey.
“5 minutes at the end of the exam allotted to complete a brief survey”
Breaks
There are no scheduled breaks. You may take a break, but the exam clock keeps running.
“Candidates may take breaks whenever they wish; however, the clock on the time allotted for the exam will continue to run.”
Content
Domains
Eight content domains, weighted 10 / 13 / 11 / 12 / 16 / 15 / 7 / 16 percent, broken into 71 knowledge statements (KN1–KN71).
“The content areas of the EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge) outlined below are based on the Job Task Analysis that was completed by ASPPB in 2017.”
Scoring
Scale
Raw scores are converted to a 200–800 scaled score. Equating means the number of correct answers needed to pass can differ between forms.
“an arithmetic conversion of raw scores (the number of questions a candidate answers correctly) to a scale that ranges from 200 to 800”
Recommended pass points
ASPPB recommends 500 for independent practice and 450 for supervised practice. Each board sets its own standard.
“ASPPB recommended passing scores on the EPPP are set at 500 for independent practice and 450 for supervised practice.”
Score feedback
Candidates who score below 500 automatically receive feedback by domain, shown as a bar graph.
“The feedback will be reported by domain in the form of a bar graph.”
ASPPB sample exams
ASPPB's own sample exams use retired items. ASPPB advises against using them to find areas for further study.
“they are not recommended for candidates to use sample exams to assess areas where additional study might be needed”
Retaking Part 1
How to request
Ask your licensing authority to approve a retake, either directly or through your Clarus account. Clarus replaced Certemy on September 29, 2026.
“Candidates may request/reapply to take the EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge) or the EPPP (Part 2-Skills) by contacting their licensing authority directly (where required) or within their Clarus account for approval.”
Preparation time
ASPPB recommends allowing about 90 days after your last test date to prepare.
“It is recommended that candidates wait for approximately 90 days from their last test date in order to allow sufficient time to prepare to take the EPPP again.”
Attempt limit
No more than four attempts in any 12-month period. Your board may set stricter rules.
“candidates may NOT take either part of the EPPP more than four times in any 12-month period.”
Board rules
Waiting periods, maximum attempts and other retake rules vary by licensing authority.
“Some licensing authorities have rules related to retakes such as waiting periods, maximum allowances, or additional requirements.”
Fees
Exam fee
$600 USD per sitting for the English EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge), plus a $91.88 test sitting fee. Both are non-refundable.
“$600 USD per sitting (non-refundable)”
Transition to the integrated EPPP
Launch
The integrated EPPP is scheduled to launch in fall 2027.
“The integrated EPPP will become available in the fall of 2027.”
ASPPB, What to Know About the EPPP Beta Test (October 1, 2026)
Part 1 retirement
Part 1 and Part 2 will no longer be offered after March 31, 2028.
“The EPPP (Part 1-Knowledge) and the EPPP (Part 2-Skills) will no longer be available after March 31, 2028.”
ASPPB, What to Know About the EPPP Beta Test (October 1, 2026)
Retakes
Candidates who fail Part 1 or Part 2 by the integrated exam's release date may retake it until March 31, 2028.
“may retake the respective exam until March 31, 2028”
ASPPB, What to Know About the EPPP Beta Test (October 1, 2026)
New exam
From April 1, 2028, only the integrated EPPP is offered. It costs $650 and covers six areas of professional psychology.
“As of April 1, 2028, only the new version of the EPPP will be available, and it will cost $650.”
ASPPB, What to Know About the EPPP Beta Test (October 1, 2026)
APA Ethics Code status
Code in force
The 2002 APA Ethics Code with its 2010 and 2016 amendments is in force. Every ethics item in this bank cites that version.
“Including 2010 and 2016 Amendments”
American Psychological Association, Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
Revision
The revision is not finished. The task force expects to complete its review of comments in late 2026 or early 2027 and to release a new draft for public comment after that.
“This comprehensive review process is expected to be completed in late 2026 or early 2027.”
What this site can and cannot tell you
- Practice results are percent correct. They cannot be converted to ASPPB's 200–800 scaled score, and this site never predicts a pass or a fail.
- Items here are written independently and checked against open sources. They are not ASPPB items, and real forms may include three-option items.
- Duty-to-protect laws vary by state, so legal items test the named holding (for example, the 1976 Tarasoff decision), not your state's statute.