MBLEx Practice Test

If you need help studying for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) or just want some more information about what the exam is like, you’ve come to the right place.

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Exam Eligibility

Before you can register to take the MBLEx, you’ll have to verify that you have education and training from an approved massage therapy education program. If your education took place outside the United States, you’ll need to take an independent equivalency evaluation.

If you meet the requirements, you’re set to begin the registration process!

What’s on the Exam?

 
There are 100 multiple-choice questions total, and you’ll have 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes) to answer every question. If you don’t answer all 110 questions before the time runs out, you will not pass the exam.

Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the MBLEx exam.

Computer-Adaptive Testing (CAT)

The MBLEx is a computer-adaptive test. Basically, this means that the questions will become harder or easier as you go through the exam, based on how well you’re answering the questions.

For example, say you answered the first question correctly. The first question is of medium difficulty, so the next question will be slightly harder. Then, let’s say you answered the second question incorrectly. The next question would then be a medium question.

How to Register

Once you’ve ensured that you meet the eligibility requirements, you can register for the exam.

To get started, you’ll need to submit an application on the FSMTB website. The application will ask you for your contact information and any documentation to prove your eligibility (among other things).

When you submit the application, you’ll also need to submit the testing fee, which is $265.

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Exam Scores

The MBLEx is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:

For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score. This scaled score will range somewhere between 300 and 900.

 
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone who takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.

Retaking the Exam

If you didn’t get a passing score on your first try, that’s okay! You can retake the test as many times as your state allows.

Keep in mind that you will have to pay the full testing fee every time you retake the test.

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