Should I take a practice test 1 week before the NPTE test? To answer this question it is important to know the reasoning behind taking the practice exam. Often, there are two reasons: To boost confidence - “I want to know that I can pass.” To improve in test taking - This includes seeing more questions, practice of focusing for a 5 hour duration and implementing various test taking techniques. First, if confidence is the reason, it is suggested NOT to take a practice test 1 w