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National Professional Practice Examination · CA

Key exam facts

Exam questions
Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.

Topics covered

The authority publishes question-count ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.

  • Professionalism — Official range: 7–10 questions (Practice allocation: 8.54%)

    • Definition and Interpretation of Professionalism and Professional Status
    • The Role and Responsibilities of Professionals in Society
    • Engineering and Geoscience Professions in Canada; Definitions and Scopes of Practice
    • The Value of Engineering and Geoscience Professions to Society

  • Ethics — Official range: 17–21 questions (Practice allocation: 19.1%)

    • The Role of Ethics in Society; Cultures and Customs
    • Ethical Theories and Principles
    • Codes of Ethics of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in Canada
    • Common Ethical Issues and Dilemmas; Making Ethical Decisions

  • Professional Practice — Official range: 27–32 questions (Practice allocation: 29.65%)

    • Professional Accountability for Work, Workplace Issues, Job Responsibilities, and Standards of Practice
    • The Role and Responsibilities of Professionals to Employers and Clients
    • Relations with Other Professionals and Non-Professionals; Business Practices
    • Statutory and Non-Statutory Standards and Codes of Practice
    • Risk Management, Insurance, Quality Management and Due Diligence
    • Environmental Responsibilities and Sustainable Development
    • Use of Software, Computers and Internet-based Tools; Liability for Software Errors
    • Document Authentication and Control
    • Duty to Inform; Whistleblowing
    • Communication

  • Law for Professional Practice — Official range: 23–28 questions (Practice allocation: 25.63%)

    • The Canadian Legal System
    • Contract Law - Elements, Principles, and Applications
    • Tort Law - Elements, Principles, and Applications
    • Civil Law in Quebec
    • Business, Employment, and Labour Law
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Intellectual Property (Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyright, Trademarks); Intellectual Property Issues
    • Expert Witness
    • Bonds and Construction Liens
    • International Law
    • Environmental Law
    • Workers Compensation and Occupational Health & Safety
    • Human Rights and Privacy Legislation
    • Further Areas of Law

  • Professional Law — Official range: 7–10 questions (Practice allocation: 8.54%)

    • The Acts, Regulations, and Bylaws of Provincial and Territorial Regulators
    • Admission to the Professions
    • Illegal Practice, Enforcement Against Unlicensed Practice, and Misuse of Title
    • Professional and Technical Societies

  • Regulation of Members & Discipline Processes — Official range: 7–10 questions (Practice allocation: 8.54%)

    • Discipline Procedures
    • Practice Review of Individuals
    • Practice Review of Firms
    • Continuing Professional Development

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.

Official sources and references

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