About the NCE Assessment
The 170-Question NCE Assessment is designed to simulate the actual exam and provide valuable information about strengths, weaknesses, and overall exam preparedness. The assessment consists of 170 questions that are not included anywhere else in APEX Anesthesia, including the NCE Learner SmartBank, and the content is fully aligned with the actual NCE Content Outline to simulate the real-world exam and provide insight into exam readiness.
Utilizing the NCE Assessment in advance of an exam can help establish readiness and identify any areas that may need additional focus. We recommend taking the assessment at least 60 days in advance of the exam to allow time for proactive adjustments to your study strategy prior to your exam.
Once the assessment is completed, you will have access to a detailed Summary Report, which will provide overall performance, decision or answer-change analysis, average time spent on questions trends, aggregate performance by each category covered, and individual item performance with comparative analytics provided throughout the report.
The mock assessment is taken in Timed Mode with no pause functionality, as you are expected to complete the assessment in a single sitting.
Navigating to the Assessment
To access the NCE Assessment, log into your APEX Anesthesia Review account and select “My SmartBank” from the menu.
Once the SmartBank opens in the TrueLearn platform, the NCE Assessment can be accessed by clicking on the “Assessments” tab in the Assignments table in the Dashboard.
NOTE: NCE/SEE Institutional SmartBank users are provided a different mock assessment, which will be assigned and administered by the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the NCE Assessment cost extra? Yes, the NCE Assessment is available to add on to an active subscription to the NCE Learner SmartBank.
Who can assign the NCE Assessment? Any student with an active subscription to the NCE Learner SmartBank. Students with an institutional subscription have access to a separate mock assessment that is administered by the program.
Does the exam have to be taken on a specific day? No, you can choose the date and time when you complete the NCE Assessment.
Will I be able to see my performance? A detailed Summary Report will be provided immediately after you complete the NCE Assessment.
Assessment Summary Reports
Summary Reports provide you with clear and detailed insight into your performance on each Test, Quiz, or Assessment taken in your SmartBank. These insights include overall performance, decision or answer-change analysis, average time spent on questions trends, aggregate performance by each category covered, and individual item performance with comparative analytics provided throughout the report.
Research shows that regular self-reflection can significantly enhance learning performance and progress, leading to better academic and licensure exam outcomes. Reviewing the Summary Reports following each Test, Quiz, or Assessment is a great way to engage in self-reflection and to identify areas that need further focus, whether related to content or testing skills.
To learn more about how to access and interpret the Summary Reports, visit this TrueLearn support page.
Note: The link to the guide above will open in a new tab and bring you to a different support site specific to the TrueLearn platform.