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# AP Computer Science A Practice Test | Fiveable

## Overview

Take a full-length AP Computer Science A practice test built to match the 2027 AP® exam format — 42 multiple-choice questions plus 4 free-response questions, with an estimated AP® score when you finish.

## Exam Format

Total time: 180 minutes.

Multiple-choice questions are distributed using College Board's published unit weighting.

- **Section I – Multiple Choice**: 42; 90 min
- **Section II – Free Response**: 4; 90 min

## Scoring and Access

Practice exam route: [AP Computer Science A practice exam](/ap-comp-sci-a/practice-exam)

Subject hub: [AP Computer Science A](/ap-comp-sci-a)

Students can start for free. Full exam access, scoring, and review require a Fiveable subscription.

## FAQs

### What is the format of the AP Computer Science A practice test?

The practice test mirrors the 2027 AP Computer Science A exam format: Section I – Multiple Choice (42 questions, 90 minutes); Section II – Free Response (4 questions, 90 minutes). Each section is timed separately, just like exam day.

### How long is the AP Computer Science A practice test?

The full practice test is 180 minutes (about 3 hours) of timed testing. Your progress saves automatically, so you can pause and come back later. 50% and 100% extended-time accommodations are also supported.

### Is the AP Computer Science A practice test free?

You can start the practice test for free — the first 10 multiple-choice questions don't require a subscription. Unlocking the full exam, including scoring and review, requires a Fiveable subscription.

### How is the AP Computer Science A practice test scored?

Multiple-choice questions are scored instantly, and your written responses are evaluated by AI against AP®-style scoring guidelines, with point-by-point feedback. Your section scores are weighted together into an estimated AP® score from 1 to 5.

### Is this practice test the same as the real AP Computer Science A exam?

It follows the structure, timing, and question types of the 2027 AP® exam. The questions are original Fiveable practice questions built around AP® course expectations — not copies of past exam questions — and questions are distributed across units using published AP® exam weighting.

### Can I retake the AP Computer Science A practice test?

Yes. Each attempt is assembled from Fiveable's question bank, so retaking the practice test gives you a fresh set of questions. Taking a full practice exam every couple of weeks leading up to May is a great way to track your progress.