Free PreACT Exam Questions and Answers
PreACT is ACT's practice and predictive suite rather than an admissions test, and it comes in four versions with different ceilings — a genuine quirk worth knowing before you read too much into a score. PreACT 8/9, for grades eight and nine, runs 130 minutes and tops out at a Composite of 30; PreACT 9 Secure runs 155 minutes and caps at 32; standard PreACT and PreACT Secure, for grades nine to eleven, run 160 minutes and cap at 35. None reaches the ACT's 36. All are multiple choice and report a STEM score alongside a predicted ACT range. The suite is being realigned to the restructured ACT — four answer choices in mathematics, optional Science, and a Composite built from English, Mathematics and Reading — with the Secure versions moving first, so confirm which version your school administers.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026
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Question #1
What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 3 = 11?
Please select an optionIncorrectCorrect answer: B
To solve for x, subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8, then divide by 2 to find x = 4.
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If it is 3 PM now, what time will it be in 6 hours?
Please select an optionIncorrectCorrect answer: B
Adding 6 hours to 3 PM results in 9 PM.
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Which number is the median in the set {3, 7, 2, 5, 10}?
Please select an optionIncorrectCorrect answer: C
To find the median, first order the numbers: {2, 3, 5, 7, 10}. The median is the middle number, which is 5.
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What is the probability of rolling an even number on a standard six-sided die?
Please select an optionIncorrectCorrect answer: D
There are three even numbers (2, 4, 6) on a die, so the probability is 3 out of 6, which simplifies to 1/2.
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If a book originally costs $20 and is now on sale for 15% off, what is the sale price?
Please select an optionIncorrectCorrect answer: C
A 15% discount on $20 is $3, making the sale price $20 - $3 = $17.
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What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm?
Please select an optionIncorrectCorrect answer: D
The area of a triangle is calculated as (base height) / 2, so (10 5) / 2 = 25 cm_.
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If a train leaves the station at 2 PM and arrives at its destination at 5 PM, how long is the journey?
Please select an optionIncorrectCorrect answer: C
The journey time is from 2 PM to 5 PM, which is a total of 3 hours.
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What is 15% of 200?
Please select an optionIncorrectCorrect answer: D
15% of 200 is calculated as 0.15 * 200 = 30.
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A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour. If you want to make half the recipe, how many cups do you need?
Please select an optionIncorrectCorrect answer: A
Half of 2 cups is 1 cup.
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If a rectangle has a perimeter of 30 cm and a length of 10 cm, what is the width?
Please select an optionIncorrectCorrect answer: A
The perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2(length + width). Here, 30 = 2(10 + width) gives width = 5 cm.
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- Q1: What is the PreACT exam?
- A: PreACT is a ACT certification exam. Judging by the questions in our bank, it concentrates on balls, triangle, angles, miles and recipe.
- Q2: What topics does the PreACT exam cover?
- A: Questions in our PreACT bank cluster around balls, triangle, angles, miles, recipe, probability, marbles and sale. Working through the full set is the quickest way to find which of these you are weakest on.
- Q3: How should I prepare for PreACT?
- A: Work through the PreACT practice questions here, checking your answer on each one, then sit the practice test to rehearse the exam under timed conditions before the real thing.
- Q4: Are these real PreACT exam questions?
- A: They are drawn from officially released past questions and from community members who have sat PreACT. Answers are verified and updated weekly.
- Q5: Where do I register for the PreACT exam?
- A: Register through ACT directly at https://www.act.org/. Exampractice is not affiliated with ACT and does not administer the exam.
- Q6: Is there a free PreACT sample?
- A: Yes. Every PreACT page shows a free sample of real questions. Upgrading opens the full bank and the practice test.