ARRT Radiography examination — Information & Free Practice
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About ARRT Radiography examination
ARRT Radiography examination · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- ARRT (The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) develops and administers the examination program; Pearson delivers the examinations at testing centers.
- Format
- Computer-based examination at a standardized testing center. Most items are multiple-choice with one best answer; other formats may require multiple responses, ordering options, selecting an image, or responding after a video.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 230; Scored questions: 200; Unscored questions: 30; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 230 minutes of test time; the 250-minute appointment also includes an 8-minute tutorial, 2-minute nondisclosure agreement, and 10-minute survey.
- Passing score
- A scaled score of 75 on the 1–99 scale; this is not 75% correct. An updated underlying Radiography passing standard applies from March 1, 2027.
- Exam fee
- USD 225 for the initial primary-pathway application, including Radiography, under the current published fee schedule checked November 1, 2026.
Topics covered
Patient Care (15.5%)
- Patient Interactions and Management
Safety (23%)
- Radiation Physics and Radiobiology
- Radiation Protection
Image Production (25.5%)
- Image Acquisition and Evaluation
- Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance
Procedures (36%)
- Head, Spine, and Pelvis Procedures
- Thorax and Abdomen Procedures
- Extremity Procedures
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Computer-based examination at a standardized testing center. Most items are multiple-choice with one best answer; other formats may require multiple responses, ordering options, selecting an image, or responding after a video.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 230; Scored questions: 200; Unscored questions: 30; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
How long is the exam?
230 minutes of test time; the 250-minute appointment also includes an 8-minute tutorial, 2-minute nondisclosure agreement, and 10-minute survey.
What is the passing score?
A scaled score of 75 on the 1–99 scale; this is not 75% correct. An updated underlying Radiography passing standard applies from March 1, 2027.
How much does the exam cost?
USD 225 for the initial primary-pathway application, including Radiography, under the current published fee schedule checked November 1, 2026.
Official sources and references
- ARRT Radiography Examination Content Specifications
p. 1, scope statement
- ARRT Radiography Examination Content Specifications
p. 1, complete content category / scored-question table
- ARRT Radiography Examination Content Specifications
p. 1, implementation date
- ARRT Radiography Examination Content Specifications
p. 1, Number of Scored Questions table, Total row
- ARRT Radiography Examination Content Specifications
p. 1, footnote 2
- ARRT Primary Eligibility Pathway Handbook
p. 31, Where to Take Your Exam
- ARRT Primary Eligibility Pathway Handbook
p. 37, Exam Format
- ARRT Primary Eligibility Pathway Handbook
p. 44, Radiography table, Test Time row
- ARRT Exam Scoring
How We Score Exams
- ARRT Application Fees
Application Fees, Primary line
- ARRT Radiography Passing Standard Update
opening paragraph
- ARRT Radiography Examination Content Specifications
p. 1, computer administration statement
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