The AP Precalculus exam is 3 hours long in total. It is divided into two main sections:
- Section I: Multiple Choice (40 questions, 2 hours)
- Part A: 28 questions, no calculator allowed, 80 minutes
- Part B: 12 questions, graphing calculator required, 40 minutes
- Section II: Free Response (4 questions, 1 hour)
- Part A: 2 questions, graphing calculator required, 30 minutes
- Part B: 2 questions, no calculator allowed, 30 minutes
This structure totals 44 questions and 3 hours of testing time, with a mix of calculator and non-calculator parts across both multiple-choice and free- response sections