ABO NOCE National Opticianry Competency Exam Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ABO NOCE National Opticianry Competency Exam Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ABO NOCE National Opticianry Competency Exam exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the ABO NOCE National Opticianry Competency Exam Vocabulary Game
Ophthalmic optics
Ocular anatomy and refraction
Ophthalmic products
Dispensing procedures
Instrumentation
Laws and standards
Sources for these terms (14)
- What Is Prism Correction in Eyeglasses? · Source checked 2026-11-04
- How to Read an Eyeglasses Prescription · Source checked 2026-11-04
- What Do Astigmatism Measurements Mean? · Source checked 2026-11-04
- The Truth About Base Curves · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Optician (Dispensing) Apprenticeship Standards · Source checked 2026-11-04
- How the Eyes Work · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Types of Refractive Errors · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Learn the Nine Essential Parts of Eyeglasses · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Pantoscopic tilt · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Distometer · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Refractive Errors Preferred Practice Pattern · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.133 - Eye and face protection · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Sunglasses, Spectacle Frames, Spectacle Lens and Magnifying Spectacles · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NOCE Exam
The NOCE is the national certification exam for dispensing opticians administered by the American Board of Opticianry (ABO). It evaluates knowledge and skills required for competency in ophthalmic dispensing, including prescription interpretation, lens selection, frame fitting, and patient communication.
Exam sponsor: ABO (American Board of Opticianry) / Prometric. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
125 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
Criterion-referenced (Modified Angoff Method); passing standard not published as a percentage
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NOCE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the NOCE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 NOCE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the NOCE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ABO (American Board of Opticianry) / Prometric content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the NOCE exam?
The ABO-NCLE Basic Exam Handbook (July 2026) lists a 100-question test specification across six content domains and a 125-item administration; its scoring section says each exam contains at least 85-100 scored items plus pilot items that do not count toward the score. Candidates have 2 hours to complete the exam.
What score do I need to pass the NOCE?
ABO-NCLE uses a criterion-referenced passing standard set with the Modified Angoff Method and does not publish it as a raw percentage. Results are reported as soon as the computer-based exam ends, an exam report follows by email within a couple of hours, and candidates who do not pass receive diagnostic information for each content area.