The AP Precalculus exam is 3 hours long in total and is divided into two main sections:
- Section I: Multiple Choice
- 40 questions total
- Part A: 28 questions, no calculator allowed, 80 minutes
- Part B: 12 questions, graphing calculator required, 40 minutes
- This section lasts 2 hours and accounts for 62.5% of the exam score
- Section II: Free Response
- 4 questions total
- Part A: 2 questions, graphing calculator required, 30 minutes
- Part B: 2 questions, no calculator allowed, 30 minutes
- This section lasts 1 hour and accounts for 37.5% of the exam score
In summary, the exam consists of 44 questions and is structured to test both calculator and non-calculator skills over a 3-hour period