ADC Part 1 Mock Exam: Take a Full Readiness Trial
The ADC Part 1 mock exam - also called a Readiness Trial - is the single most important preparation step before booking the ~AUD $2,100 real exam. It's a full-length simulation that tests stamina, timing and subject readiness in the same conditions as exam day.
Candidates who sit at least two full-length mocks pass first time far more often than those who don't. Full stop.
Where do you actually stand?
6 ADC-style questions. Free, instant, no credit card.
What's inside a PassADC Readiness Trial
- 140 questions - the same volume as one day of the real ADC written exam
- Blueprint-weighted - subject distribution matches the real exam (~15% Oral Surgery, ~12% Perio, ~12% Prostho, etc.)
- Timed, exam-day conditions - 4 hours total, no pausing, timed breaks only
- Per-subject scoring - after the mock, you see accuracy per subject weighted to the blueprint
- Feeds your Readiness Score - each trial updates your live pass-probability gauge
- Full explanation review - every wrong answer gets a per-option explanation for post-mock review
Why full-length mocks matter more than most candidates realise
The ADC Part 1 written exam is a stamina event:
- 140 questions in a single day
- Over 2 consecutive days (280 total)
- 4 hours of focused clinical reasoning per day
- Scenario-based questions requiring interpretation, not recall
If exam day is the first time you sit a full 4-hour timed session, you'll hit a cognitive wall in section 3 or 4. The wall is real. The only way to build the fitness is to practise the fitness.
How to use PassADC Readiness Trials in your prep
- Week 5-6 of your prep: Sit Trial 1. Treat it like the real day - same start time, no phones, timed breaks. Review every wrong answer over the following 2 days.
- Week 7: Targeted repair on the subjects Trial 1 exposed as weak.
- Week 8, 4-5 days before exam: Sit Trial 2. Your accuracy should be noticeably higher. If it's not, don't book - extend prep another 2-3 weeks.
- Optional Trial 3, 2-3 days out: Confirmation rehearsal only. Full post-mortem not needed - the exam is imminent.
Free vs Pro mock exam access
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Full-length Readiness Trials | 1 | 3 |
| Per-subject scoring | Yes | Yes |
| Live Readiness Score | Locked | Full |
| Timed mock exams (shorter) | Limited | Unlimited |
| Cost | $0 | From $49/month |
Where do you actually stand?
6 ADC-style questions. Free, instant, no credit card.
Related resources
Prepare with the ADC Part 1 question bank, plan the weeks leading up to your mock with the study guide, or return to the ADC Part 1 hub. Also see: how to pass ADC Part 1 · pass rate explained.