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Key Facts: CSET Industrial and Technology Education Exam
184 and 185
Two Subtest Codes
Official CSET Industrial and Technology Education test page
45 MC + 3 CR
Subtest I (184) Question Count
Official CSET Industrial and Technology Education test page
75 MC + 3 CR
Subtest II (185) Question Count
Official CSET Industrial and Technology Education test page
220
Scaled Passing Score Per Subtest
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$133 / $134
Fee for Subtest 184 / 185
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$267
Combined Fee for Both Subtests
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4 domains
Content Domains in the Subject Matter Requirements
CTC Industrial and Technology Education Subject Matter Requirements
2h 15m / 2h 30m
Time for Subtest I / Subtest II
Official CSET Industrial and Technology Education test page
For 2026 planning, CSET: Industrial and Technology Education has two separately scored subtests. Subtest I (184) covers the Nature of Technology domain with 45 multiple-choice and 3 constructed-response questions in 2 hours 15 minutes. Subtest II (185) covers Power and Energy, Information and Communication, and Project and Product Development with 75 multiple-choice and 3 constructed-response questions in 2 hours 30 minutes. Each subtest needs a 220 scaled passing score and is scored independently. Official fees are $133 for Subtest I, $134 for Subtest II, or $267 for both in a single session. California also allows approved subject-matter preparation programs as an alternative pathway in some credential routes, so confirm whether you need CSET before registering.
Sample CSET Industrial and Technology Education Practice Questions
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1In the engineering design process, what is the primary purpose of defining the problem before generating solutions?
2A design team builds a working physical model to test a product concept before committing to mass production. This model is best described as a:
3Which emerging technology field focuses on engineering and manipulating matter at the scale of individual atoms and molecules?
4When a designer arranges contrasting elements side by side to emphasize their differences, the design principle being applied is:
5Which design factor most directly addresses how comfortably and efficiently a human can interact with a product?
6The SCANS report is most directly associated with identifying which of the following?
7Which document provides workers with hazard information about a chemical, including handling, storage, and first-aid measures?
8Which U.S. federal agency sets and enforces workplace health and safety regulations that apply to industrial and technology laboratories?
9A technology that allows information to be shared instantly across continents but also increases electronic waste illustrates which key idea about technology?
10An inventor secures exclusive rights to make and sell a new mechanical device for a limited period. This legal protection is a:
About the CSET Industrial and Technology Education Exam
CSET: Industrial and Technology Education is the California subject-matter exam for the Industrial and Technology Education teaching credential. The official Subject Matter Requirements span four content domains: Nature of Technology (Subtest I, code 184) and Power and Energy, Information and Communication, and Project and Product Development (Subtest II, code 185).
Exam sponsor: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing / Pearson Evaluation Systems. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
120 questions
Time Limit
4h 45m combined (2h 15m Subtest I + 2h 30m Subtest II)
Passing Score
220 scaled on each subtest
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Nature of Technology
Innovation and the engineering design process, product life cycle, emerging technologies, careers and employability (SCANS), safety and OSHA, society and globalization, intellectual property, systems modeling and control, and integration of math, science, and communication.
Power and Energy
Power generation (geothermal, nuclear, solar, fossil, fuel cell), energy storage, Ohm's law and Pascal's law, energy conversion (engines, generators), power transmission (gears, pulleys, circuits), transportation systems, renewable and nonrenewable resources, and power tools.
Information and Communication
Drafting and design documentation (multiview, dimensioning, schematics, storyboards), imaging and color models, telecommunication and broadcast systems, multimedia production, network architecture, information resources, and physical and electronic security.
Project and Product Development
Engineering principles, tolerance and measurement, manufacturing processes (casting, forming, finishing), construction processes and building codes, materials (metals, plastics, composites), tools, supply chain and just-in-time, and quality assurance (IEEE/ISO/ANSI, TQM, SPC).
Preparing for the CSET Industrial and Technology Education Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 220 scaled on each subtest
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 4h 45m combined (2h 15m Subtest I + 2h 30m Subtest II)
- Exam / certification fees: $133 (184) / $134 (185) or $267 combined Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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CSET Industrial and Technology Education: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CSET: Industrial and Technology Education exam?
It is the California subject-matter exam used to demonstrate subject-matter competence for the Industrial and Technology Education teaching credential. It has two separately scored subtests covering four content domains drawn from the official Subject Matter Requirements.
What are the test codes 184 and 185?
184 is Subtest I, which covers the Nature of Technology domain. 185 is Subtest II, which covers Power and Energy, Information and Communication, and Project and Product Development. Both subtests are scored separately and both must be passed.
How many questions are on each subtest?
Subtest I (184) has 45 multiple-choice and 3 constructed-response questions. Subtest II (185) has 75 multiple-choice and 3 constructed-response questions. The constructed responses include both short focused and extended written tasks.
What passing score do I need?
Each subtest requires a scaled score of 220 to pass. Because the subtests are scored independently, passing Subtest I does not pass Subtest II, and you only retake the subtest you did not pass.
How much does CSET Industrial and Technology Education cost in 2026?
The current official fees are $133 for Subtest I (184) and $134 for Subtest II (185), or $267 if you register for both in a single session. Always confirm the fee in your registration cart before checkout.
Do I have to take CSET if I completed a teacher preparation program?
Not always. California continues to allow approved subject-matter preparation programs and other pathways to satisfy subject-matter competence in some credential routes. Verify your specific route with the CTC before paying for the exam.