Praxis Audiology (5343) — Free Online Mock Test
Praxis · ~120 selected-response. Foundations (acoustics, anatomy & physiology of hearing), assessment (audiograms, tympanometry, OAEs), and management/amplification. · Official language: English.
Praxis Audiology exam at a glance
Praxis Audiology key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | ETS (Educational Testing Service); the passing standard is set by ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) and by state licensure boards. |
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| Official website | praxis.ets.org — Audiology (5343) ↗ |
| Mode | Computer-delivered, by appointment year-round, at a test centre or with at-home proctoring. |
| Frequency | On demand, by appointment. |
| Scoring & marking | 120 selected-response questions in 2 hours, scored on a scaled 100–200. Unlike the teacher Praxis tests, the passing standard is set by ASHA and state boards: the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) requires 162 on the current 5343 (the legacy 5342 required 170). Content spans Foundations of Audiology, Prevention & Screening, Assessment, Intervention, and Professional & Ethical Responsibilities, using clinical case studies and interpretation of assessment/research results. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for Praxis Audiology?
Individuals completing a doctoral (AuD/PhD) audiology program — this is the professional entry exam for audiologists, not a K–12 teacher test.
Last verified August 2026 against ETS — Praxis Audiology (5343), ASHA — About the Audiology Praxis Exam. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
Praxis Audiology section breakdown
The Praxis Audiology mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Praxis Audiology (18 Q)
Praxis Audiology scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: Praxis Audiology has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: Praxis Audiology (pass 700/1000).
How Praxis Audiology is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Praxis Audiology time strategy
With 18 questions in 150 minutes, you have about 500 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Praxis Audiology (18 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
Praxis Audiology topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Praxis Audiology, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Praxis Audiology (18 Q)
- Audiology — assessment · 5
- Audiology — disorders · 5
- Professional · 3
- Acoustics · 2
- Audiology — amplification · 2
- Audiology — management · 1
Praxis Audiology difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Praxis · ~120 selected-response. Foundations (acoustics, anatomy & physiology of hearing), assessment (audiograms, tympanometry, OAEs), and management/amplification. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's Praxis Audiology bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for Praxis Audiology
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
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- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what Praxis Audiology really tests
The Praxis Audiology (5343) is the national entry examination for the audiology profession — required toward the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) and state licensure, not a K–12 teacher test. It is a 2-hour, 120-question selected-response ETS exam taken by doctoral-level audiology candidates; ASHA sets the CCC-A pass (162 on 5343; 170 on the legacy 5342).
Preparation tips
- Confirm which code your state/ASHA requires — the current 5343 (pass 162) versus the legacy 5342 (pass 170).
- Prepare for clinical-case and research-interpretation items, not just factual recall.
- Cover the full scope of practice — prevention, screening, assessment, intervention and professional/ethical responsibilities.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating it like a K–12 teacher Praxis with a state cut score — the standard is set by ASHA (162) and licensure boards.
- Studying the wrong version — the legacy 5342 and current 5343 differ in scale and passing score.
Praxis Audiology study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Cover Foundations of Audiology and Assessment (audiograms, tympanometry, OAEs)
- Confirm which code you need — current 5343 (pass 162) vs legacy 5342 (pass 170)
- Work the ETS Study Companion (5343)
- Study Prevention & Screening and Intervention (amplification, rehabilitation)
- Prepare for clinical-case and research-interpretation items, not just recall
- Cover the full scope of practice
- Cover Professional & Ethical Responsibilities
- Take the ETS Interactive Practice Test
- Aim for the ASHA CCC-A standard (162 on 5343)
Where Praxis Audiology can take you
A strong Praxis Audiology result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Audiology certification (CCC-A)
- State audiology licensure
- For doctoral candidates
Best books & official prep for Praxis Audiology
- The Praxis Study Companion — Audiology (5343) — ETS
- ASHA — audiology Praxis guidance — ASHA
Official practice: ETS publishes a free Study Companion for 5343 plus an Interactive Practice Test; ASHA provides guidance on the exam for CCC-A.
Previous-year papers: ETS does not release past papers; the official Interactive Practice Test is the practice source.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Praxis Audiology exam pattern?
- Praxis Audiology (5343) contains 18 questions across 1 section: Praxis Audiology (18 Q). Total duration is 150 minutes (about 500 seconds per question).
- Does Praxis Audiology have negative marking?
- No — Praxis Audiology has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is Praxis Audiology scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. Praxis Audiology (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise Praxis Audiology online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length Praxis Audiology mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of Praxis Audiology?
- Praxis Audiology is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Praxis · ~120 selected-response. Foundations (acoustics, anatomy & physiology of hearing), assessment (audiograms, tympanometry, OAEs), and management/amplification. · Official language: English.
- How long is the Praxis Audiology exam?
- Praxis Audiology runs for 150 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in Praxis Audiology?
- Praxis Audiology is split into: Praxis Audiology (18 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Praxis · ~120 selected-response. Foundations (acoustics, anatomy & physiology of hearing), assessment (audiograms, tympanometry, OAEs), and management/amplification. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during Praxis Audiology?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the Praxis Audiology test adaptive?
- No — Praxis Audiology is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many Praxis Audiology mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Praxis Audiology variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 900 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free Praxis Audiology test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge Praxis Audiology test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are Praxis Audiology previous year question–style papers included?
- Every Praxis Audiology mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 18-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free Praxis Audiology mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's Praxis Audiology mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the Praxis Audiology mock test on mobile?
- Yes. Praxis Audiology mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the Praxis Audiology syllabus?
- The Praxis Audiology syllabus maps to its 1 section: Praxis Audiology (18 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for Praxis Audiology?
- Eligibility for Praxis Audiology — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Praxis Audiology practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the Praxis Audiology exam and how should I prepare?
- Official Praxis Audiology exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free Praxis Audiology mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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