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NYSTCE · test 072

Family and Consumer Sciences CST (072)

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At a glance

Exam details

Format
Computer-based test (CBT) 90 selected-response items and 1 constructed-response item (nystce.nesinc.com)
Time
3 hours and 30 minutes total appointment time 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 3 hours and 15 minutes testing time (nystce.nesinc.com)
Passing score
520 (nystce.nesinc.com)

Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.

What it covers

The program publishes 3 content areas with approximate weights (10%, 10%, 10%). See the official test framework.

Where it's used

State
New York