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RICA Written Examination Preparation Materials

• Effective July 26, 2021, the RICA Written Examination is administered as three separate subtests. Learn more about the new RICA test design .
• Scores from the RICA Written Examination administered prior to July 26, 2021, cannot be used in combination with the redesigned three subtest RICA Written to pass the RICA.
• Online proctoring is available for this test. You may test remotely, including from home, beginning August 16. Registration is now open.
  Is online proctoring right for me? Read more about online proctoring, including important polices and requirements.

For Testing Through July 25, 2021

Test Content

• Content Specifications 
• Test Structure: HTML | PDF 

Practice Test

RICA Written Examination Practice Test

Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography 

Tutorials

Testing Tutorials and Demonstrations

Test Results Explanation

RICA Written Examination 

For Testing on or After July 26, 2021

Test Guide Part 1: General Information and Test Content

1. General Information About the RICA
2. Preparing to Take the RICA Written Examination
3. Test Structure
4. Content Specifications

Test Guide Part 2: Practice Test and Additional Resources

5. Subtest 1 Sample Multiple-Choice Questions
6. Subtest 1 Sample Constructed-Response Questions
7. Subtest 2 Sample Multiple-Choice Questions
8. Subtest 2 Sample Constructed-Response Questions
9. Subtest 3 Sample Multiple-Choice Questions
10. Subtest 3 Sample Case Study Assignment
11. RICA Annotated Bibliography

Tutorials

• Testing Tutorials and Demonstrations – Find out what to expect when you take a computer-based test at a test center or an online-proctored test.

Test Results Explanation

RICA Written Examination