SAMPLE ITEMS & TEST RESOURCES FOR THE COMPETENCY TESTS

The North Carolina Competency Test Handbook (Revised August 2004) (pdf, 870kb)
Handbook for students in ninth grade for the first time in 2001-02 and beyond that explains the competency test requirement and provides sample questions and preparation strategies

The North Carolina Competency Test Handbook (Revised August 2003) (pdf, 758kb)
Handbook for students who entered the ninth grade for the first time in 1994-95 through 2000-01 that explains the competency test requirement and provides sample questions and preparation strategies