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Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Knowledge Test (Level 2)
This test is taken by apprentices completing the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner standard as part of their End-Point Assessment (EPA). Passing this test is a mandatory component for achieving the apprenticeship qualification.
Pass mark 24/4060 minutesReal test fee approxVarious EPAOs (e.g., TQUK, Professional Assessment Ltd)How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. Which of the following is one of the three 'Prime' areas of learning and development within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework?
A. Mathematics
B. Understanding the World
C. Personal, Social and Emotional Development
D. Expressive Arts and Design
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✓ Answer: C. Personal, Social and Emotional Development
The three Prime areas are Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED).
Q2. If a child discloses to you that they are being harmed, what should you do immediately?
A. Promise the child you will keep it a secret to maintain their trust.
B. Ask them detailed questions to find out exactly what happened.
C. Listen carefully and reassure them they were right to tell you, without promising secrecy.
D. Contact the child's parents straight away to discuss the allegation.
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✓ Answer: C. Listen carefully and reassure them they were right to tell you, without promising secrecy.
Your first duty is to listen and reassure the child. You must not promise secrecy as you have a duty to report the concern to protect them.
Q3. A child has a severe nut allergy and their care plan states they have an adrenaline auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen). What must be in place before a practitioner can administer it?
A. The practitioner must have received specific training on how and when to use it.
B. Only the setting manager is ever permitted to administer the auto-injector.
C. Written permission from a doctor is required for each individual use.
D. Two members of staff must be present to witness the administration.
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✓ Answer: A. The practitioner must have received specific training on how and when to use it.
Staff must receive specific training on how and when to administer an adrenaline auto-injector to be legally covered and ensure the child's safety in an emergency.
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Who has to sit the Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Knowledge Test (Level 2)
Who needs a Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Knowledge Test (Level 2)?
Apprentices undertaking the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner standard as part of their End-Point Assessment.
The real Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Knowledge Test (Level 2): format
How many questions are in the Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Knowledge Test (Level 2)?
The real Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Knowledge Test (Level 2) has 40 questions and lasts 60 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.
What is the Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Knowledge Test (Level 2) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: 26 out of 40 (65%), including 3 of 5 questions correctly for K5 and K8 topics. Our mock marks you at 24 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Knowledge Test (Level 2) cost?
Rebooking after a fail: Typically 2-3 months after fail notification.
How hard is it
How hard is the Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Knowledge Test (Level 2)?
Difficulty: Entry-level, assessing fundamental knowledge required for an Early Years Practitioner.
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Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Knowledge Test (Level 2): common questions
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How long do you get?
The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Various EPAOs (e.g., TQUK, Professional Assessment Ltd).