Question 1P2.A · Thorax
In a child with croup, which projection of the upper airway best shows the narrowing below the vocal cords?
Radiography registry exam format
230 questions in 230 minutes at a Pearson test center: 200 scored and 30 unscored pilot questions you cannot tell apart. The scored questions come from four categories: Patient Care, Safety, Image Production and Procedures.
| Questions | 230: 200 scored and 30 unscored pilot |
|---|---|
| Time | 230 minutes of test time, in a 250-minute appointment |
| Passing score | 75 on a scale of 1 to 99 |
| Fee | $225 per attempt |
| Content specifications | New version from 1 March 2027 |
Where the 200 scored questions come from
ARRT's content specifications list the number of scored questions from each subcategory. A new version starts on 1 March 2027; until then the 2022 version applies. This course follows the 2027 counts.
| Subcategory | From 1 Mar 2027 | Until 28 Feb 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Care: patient interactions and management | 31 | 33 |
| Safety: radiation physics and radiobiology | 21 | 21 |
| Safety: radiation protection | 25 | 29 |
| Image Production: image acquisition and evaluation | 26 | 26 |
| Image Production: equipment operation and quality assurance | 25 | 25 |
| Procedures: head, spine and pelvis | 20 | 18 |
| Procedures: thorax and abdomen | 22 | 20 |
| Procedures: extremities | 30 | 28 |
| Total scored | 200 | 200 |
On the day
- The appointment is 250 minutes: an 8-minute tutorial, a 2-minute nondisclosure agreement, 230 minutes of test time and a 10-minute survey.
- Do not bring a calculator. Basic and scientific calculators are built into the exam, and the test center will give you a four-function calculator if you ask.
- You answer each question before the next one appears, and you can flag questions and return to them at the end.
- SI units are the primary units of radiation measurement on the exam.
- You see a preliminary score on screen at the end; the official score report comes by email after ARRT's review.
Question formats
Most questions are multiple choice with one best answer. Some ask you to select several answers or sort options into order, a few ask you to select part of an image, and others follow a short video clip. Your score is based on the number of correct answers, so answer every question.
Try 3 questions
Question 2IP2.B · Image processing and display
In digital image processing, what does the image histogram show?
Question 3S1.B · Biological effects of radiation
In which phase of the cell cycle is a cell most sensitive to radiation?
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Questions people ask
How long is the radiography registry exam?
230 minutes of test time, within a 250-minute appointment that includes the tutorial, agreement and survey.
How many questions are on the radiography registry exam?
230: 200 scored and 30 unscored pilot questions.
Can you use a calculator on the radiography registry exam?
Yes, the one built into the exam, or a four-function calculator from the test center. You may not bring your own.
What changes on March 1, 2027?
New content specifications: Patient Care 31, Safety 46, Image Production 51 and Procedures 72 scored questions, against 33, 50, 51 and 66 before.