Why only one minute?
Knowledge questions are designed to assess clinically relevant, everyday practice knowledge which should not require calculations, peer collaboration, or the use of outside resources. The one-minute time limit best mimics the summative assessment environment that is designed to determine whether an individual possesses the knowledge required to answer each question without engaging in external assistance.
Will question times vary?
All knowledge questions are timed at one minute. As of 2020, article-based questions are not timed.
What happens if my time runs out on a specific question before I submit my answer?
If an answer is selected, the selected answer will count. If an answer is not selected, the question will be scored as incorrect.
Can I stop the timer during the question?
No. The timer does not stop once a question begins. However, questions may be answered one at a time, in small batches, or all in one setting based on diplomate preference.
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