Frequently asked questions

The questions we are asked most often about SQB — the question bank, the nursing track, free access, subscriptions and support.

• What is SQB?

  SQB is a preparation platform for the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties exams — the SMLE for medicine and the SNLE for nursing — built around a large question bank, a written explanation for every answer, performance analytics and practical study plans.

• Is SQB suitable for preparing for the SMLE?

  Yes. The platform is built to drill SMLE and Prometric-style questions through short and long sessions, with detailed analytics showing which specialties are costing you marks.

• Does SQB cover the SNLE nursing track?

  Yes. Nursing is a complete, standalone track with its own question bank, illustrated summaries and analytics, covering nursing fundamentals, medical-surgical nursing, maternal and newborn nursing, paediatric nursing, mental health and pharmacology with dosage calculations.

• Can I create a free account?

  Yes. A free account gives you 40 questions from the bank with no payment card, plus the first lesson of every specialty. There are also questions published openly on this site that need no account at all.

• Does SQB work on a phone?

  Yes. The platform runs in the browser on phones, tablets and desktops, and can be added to a phone home screen so it opens like an app — no app store and no download.

• How do I contact the SQB team?

  Through the contact page, by email, or on WhatsApp. Suggestions and question reports reach the same team.