Order Entry, Equipment, NDC & Inventory — Pharmacy Technician Practice Test

This Pharmacy Technician Order Entry, Equipment, NDC & Inventory practice set has 40 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Order Entry, Equipment, NDC & Inventory bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. How many total digits are in a standard National Drug Code (NDC)?

   • 11 — Correct answer
   • 9
   • 13
   • 7

   Explanation: The NDC is an 11-digit number that uniquely identifies a drug product. (Source: PTCE Domain 4, 4.3)

   Handbook: Order Entry — NDC Numbers

2. What is the standard segment format of an 11-digit NDC?

   • 5-4-2 — Correct answer
   • 4-5-2
   • 5-3-3
   • 6-3-2

   Explanation: The NDC is formatted as 5-4-2: a 5-digit labeler code, a 4-digit product code, and a 2-digit package code. (Source: PTCE Domain 4, 4.3)

   Handbook: Order Entry — NDC Numbers

3. In the 5-4-2 NDC format, what does the first (5-digit) segment identify?

   • The labeler (manufacturer or distributor) — Correct answer
   • The specific package size
   • The dosage strength only
   • The drug's expiration date

   Explanation: The first 5-digit segment is the labeler code, identifying the manufacturer, repackager, or distributor. (Source: PTCE Domain 4, 4.3)

   Handbook: Order Entry — NDC Numbers