Getting ready for the ARRT radiography exam? This free practice test gives you 25 original questions across the four content areas of the exam: patient care, safety, image production and procedures. Answer them, check your score by area and read the explanation for every question to see where to focus your study.
Key takeaways
- The test has 25 questions, split roughly like the real exam’s content areas.
- You get your overall score, a score for each content area and an explanation for every answer.
- The answer order changes each time, so you can retake it.
- It’s a study aid, not a prediction of your ARRT score.
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Free ARRT Radiography Practice Test
25 original practice questions across the four ARRT radiography content areas. Answer them all, then check your score and read the explanations.
These questions were written for practice and are not taken from the ARRT exam. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Your score here does not predict your ARRT score. Always study from your program materials and the current ARRT content specifications.
About the ARRT radiography exam
The ARRT radiography exam is the certification exam for radiologic technologists in the United States. Most states also use it for licensing.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Scored questions | 200 (plus 30 unscored pilot questions) |
| Question type | Mostly multiple choice |
| Passing score | A scaled score of 75 (not the same as 75% correct) |
The scored questions are spread across four content areas:
| Content area | Scored questions | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Care | 33 | Patient interactions, ethics, infection control, contrast and emergencies |
| Safety | 50 | Radiation physics, radiobiology and radiation protection |
| Image Production | 51 | Image acquisition, technical factors, equipment and quality control |
| Procedures | 66 | Positioning and anatomy for the head, spine, pelvis, thorax, abdomen and extremities |
Changes coming in 2027: ARRT has updated the radiography content specifications for exams from March 1, 2027. For example, computed radiography (CR) content is being removed, virtual grids are being added and some procedures and positions are changing. Check the content specifications that apply to your exam date on the ARRT website.
How to use your results
- Look at your weakest content area first. Procedures and safety together make up more than half of the scored questions.
- Read every explanation, even for questions you got right. Make sure you knew why, not just guessed.
- Turn mistakes into flashcards. Write the concept, not just the answer.
- Retake the test later. The answer order changes, so you can check whether you really know the material.
Study tips for the ARRT exam
- Start with the official content specifications. They list every topic that can appear.
- Make a study schedule for the weeks before your exam, rotating through all four areas.
- Practice under time pressure. Do sets of questions with a timer to build speed.
- Know your formulas. Inverse square law, the 15% rule, magnification and grid conversion factors come up often.
- Learn positioning by doing. Review images from your clinical rotations and practice evaluating them.
- Use your program’s review resources, such as registry review courses and mock exams.
- Rest before exam day. Know your testing center, bring the right ID and arrive early.
Frequently asked questions
Are these real ARRT questions? No. They’re original practice questions written for this site to match the exam’s content areas. ARRT doesn’t release its exam questions.
What score do I need to pass the ARRT exam? A scaled score of 75. The scaled score isn’t the same as getting 75% of questions right.
How many times can I take the ARRT exam? ARRT limits the number of attempts within a set time period. Check the current rules on the ARRT website.
Is this practice test enough to pass? No single practice test is enough. Use it to find weak areas, then study with your program materials and a full-length review.
Sources
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): Radiography exam content specifications and the updated radiography documents (effective March 1, 2027).
- BoardVitals: FAQs about the ARRT radiography exam.
This practice test is not affiliated with or endorsed by ARRT. It’s for study purposes only and does not predict your exam result.