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ABO NCLE National Opticianry Competency Exam Prep Radio

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Maya & Ben talk through National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE) in a 60-minute show that never stops: 30 segments, practical scenarios and quick checks. Tune in and keep studying while you browse.

  • Maya & Ben
  • English
  • 60-min show, always on
  • 30 segments

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What’s on ABO NCLE National Opticianry Competency Radio

Times shown in your local time · the show repeats every 60 minutes

  1. 0:0001The Prescription on the Counter3 min
  2. 3:2802Your Call quiz · The Prescription on the Counter2 min
  3. 5:2103Transposing · The Prescription on the Counter3 min
  4. 7:5504The add · The Prescription on the Counter2 min
  5. 9:4705Myth or Fact · The Prescription on the Counter1 min
  6. 10:4506Rewind and what's next · The Prescription on the Counter2 min
  7. 12:2407Where the Lens Sits4 min
  8. 16:0108Your Call quiz · Where the Lens Sits2 min
  9. 17:5209Vertex distance · Where the Lens Sits2 min
  10. 20:2210Prentice's rule · Where the Lens Sits2 min
  11. 22:1411Myth or Fact · Where the Lens Sits1 min
  12. 23:1012Rewind and what's next · Where the Lens Sits2 min
  13. 24:4713The Bench Check3 min
  14. 27:4114Your Call quiz · The Bench Check2 min
  15. 29:2615Reading the lens · The Bench Check3 min
  16. 32:0116Unhappy customers · The Bench Check2 min
  17. 34:0117Myth or Fact · The Bench Check1 min
  18. 34:5918Rewind and what's next · The Bench Check2 min
  19. 36:3419Thin, Tough and Honest3 min
  20. 39:3220Your Call quiz · Thin, Tough and Honest2 min
  21. 41:3021Impact and safety · Thin, Tough and Honest3 min
  22. 44:1322Coatings · Thin, Tough and Honest2 min
  23. 45:5323Myth or Fact · Thin, Tough and Honest1 min
  24. 46:5224Rewind and what's next · Thin, Tough and Honest2 min
  25. 48:3025Where Your Job Stops3 min
  26. 51:3426Your Call quiz · Where Your Job Stops2 min
  27. 53:2227Impact-resistant lenses · Where Your Job Stops2 min
  28. 55:3728The Eyeglass Rule · Where Your Job Stops2 min
  29. 57:2629Myth or Fact · Where Your Job Stops1 min
  30. 58:2130Rewind and what's next · Where Your Job Stops2 min

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About NOCE / ABO Basic

The National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE), also called the ABO Basic Exam, validates entry-level spectacle dispensing competency. It covers ophthalmic optics, ocular anatomy and refraction, ophthalmic products, instrumentation, dispensing procedures, and law/standards for opticians.

Exam sponsor
American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE)
Assessment
125 multiple-choice questions, a portion of which may not be scored; NOCE test specifications list 100 questions
Time limit
2 hours
Passing score
Criterion-referenced passing standard set with the Modified Angoff Method
Official exam information

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ABO NCLE National Opticianry Competency radio FAQ

Is NOCE Radio free?

Yes. ABO NCLE National Opticianry Competency Exam Prep Radio is free to listen to, with no sign-up. Press the power button and you join the broadcast straight away.

How does NOCE Radio work?

It is a 60-minute recorded study show that broadcasts continuously. Everyone tuned in hears the same moment, like real radio. Turn it off whenever you like; turning it back on joins the current broadcast.

How is this different from a study podcast?

It works like a study podcast that is always on. Instead of choosing an episode, you join the show in progress, and everyone on a station hears the same moment. There is no seek bar, speed control or download.

Who are the hosts?

Maya & Ben are AI-generated hosts. The show is independent study material from OpenExamPrep; check exam rules with the official exam sponsor and practice with our free questions.

Can I keep listening while I practice?

Yes. Open practice questions, study guides or flashcards on any page. The radio keeps playing, and the header has a power button to turn it off or back on.

How many questions are on the NOCE / ABO Basic exam?

ABO-NCLE's handbook gives 125 multiple-choice questions and says a portion may not be scored because they are pretested for future exams. The NOCE test specifications list 100 questions.

How long is the NOCE exam?

The current ABO-NCLE Basic Exam Handbook describes the basic exams as two-hour multiple-choice examinations delivered through Prometric test centers or ProProctor remote testing.