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ARRT Practice Test (Radiography)

Tests readiness for the ARRT Radiography (R) registry exam — patient care and interactions, radiation physics and radiobiology, radiation protection, image acquisition and evaluation, and radiographic procedures and positioning — written to the 2026 ARRT content specifications. Pass to earn ARRT Radiography Exam Readiness SOA-ARRT.

What is the ARRT Practice Test (Radiography)?

Updated for 2026 and 2027 exams. Covers patient care, safety and radiation protection, and image production.

The ARRT Practice Test (Radiography) is a free advanced-level, 25-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests readiness for the ARRT Radiography (R) registry exam — patient care and interactions, radiation physics and radiobiology, radiation protection, image acquisition and evaluation, and radiographic procedures and positioning — written to the 2026 ARRT content specifications. Score 70% or more on its 25 questions to earn a verifiable ARRT Radiography Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-ARRT). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Radiography examination content specifications (ARRT), Radiation protection basics (ALARA, time, distance, shielding) (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission), Guideline for Isolation Precautions (CDC) — and each answer is explained with its source.

Built for your job title

Radiologic technologist student, Radiographer, Radiography program graduate, X-ray technologist and Imaging technologist — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of ARRT knowledge for a CV or LinkedIn in 2026 and 2027.

  • Radiologic technologist student
  • Radiographer
  • Radiography program graduate
  • X-ray technologist
  • Imaging technologist

What the test covers

Five skill areas with 5 questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area, so a retake brings questions you haven't seen.

  1. 01

    Patient Care

    20%
    • Ethics and communication
    • Infection control
    • Contrast and emergencies
  2. 02

    Radiation Physics and Radiobiology

    20%
    • X-ray production
    • Interactions with matter
    • Radiobiology
  3. 03

    Radiation Protection

    20%
    • Dose limits
    • Patient protection
    • Personnel protection
  4. 04

    Image Acquisition and Evaluation

    20%
    • Exposure factors
    • Digital imaging
    • Image quality
  5. 05

    Procedures and Positioning

    20%
    • Chest and abdomen
    • Extremities
    • Spine, skull and special views

Independent practice test. Science of Apps is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by ARRT. Exam, product and organisation names are trademarks of their owners. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate, not the official credential. It is a knowledge and exam-readiness test: it does not replace official certification, licensure, supervised clinical or practical training, or local regulations.

Based on published standards

The questions are original scenarios, and each one names the public standard, official guide or research it draws on — shown under the question while you answer, and linked in your review. These are the sources behind this test:

Try a sample question

The inverse square law states that radiation intensity is inversely proportional to

  1. the mAs
  2. the distance
  3. the kVp
  4. the square of the distance
Show the answer

D. the square of the distance — I₁/I₂ = D₂²/D₁². The real test has 25 questions like this.

How the test works

  1. 25 minutes, 25 questions

    One question per screen, with a progress bar and a countdown. Your progress is saved on this device if you need to pause.

  2. Graded on our server

    Answers reach the page only after you submit, so the certificate can only be earned by passing.

  3. Every answer explained

    Pass or not, you see every question with the right answer, why, and the source behind it. Pass mark 70%, distinction 90%.

  4. Your certificate

    Founder-signed, with a QR code and credential ID. Download PDF or PNG, add to LinkedIn, and it's emailed to you.

What you earn

A Science of Apps certificate for Healthcare, Education, Legal Operations & Sustainability: ivory paper with a gold medal
LinkedIn-ready certificate

Pass, then add it to LinkedIn in one click

No typing. The Add to LinkedIn button opens your profile’s Licenses & certifications form already filled in: the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and a link recruiters can use to verify it.

  1. 1Take the 25-minute test
  2. 2Score 70% or more
  3. 3Click Add to LinkedIn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the ARRT Practice Test (Radiography)?

The ARRT Practice Test (Radiography) is a free advanced-level, 25-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests readiness for the ARRT Radiography (R) registry exam — patient care and interactions, radiation physics and radiobiology, radiation protection, image acquisition and evaluation, and radiographic procedures and positioning — written to the 2026 ARRT content specifications. Score 70% or more on its 25 questions to earn a verifiable ARRT Radiography Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-ARRT). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Radiography examination content specifications (ARRT), Radiation protection basics (ALARA, time, distance, shielding) (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission), Guideline for Isolation Precautions (CDC) — and each answer is explained with its source.

Is there a free ARRT practice test for 2026?

Yes. Science of Apps has a free ARRT Practice Test built on the current ARRT exam outline for 2026 and 2027. It covers patient care, safety and radiation protection, and image production, scores you instantly and issues a verifiable certificate.

How do I take the ARRT Practice Test (Radiography) for free?

Read the five skill areas on this page, then take the 25-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a ARRT Radiography Exam Readiness certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.

Are the ARRT Practice Test (Radiography) questions based on real standards?

Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: Radiography examination content specifications (ARRT); Radiation protection basics (ALARA, time, distance, shielding) (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission); Guideline for Isolation Precautions (CDC); Medical X-ray imaging (U.S. FDA); International Patient Safety Goals (Joint Commission International); Code of Medical Ethics (American Medical Association). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.

What does the ARRT Practice Test (Radiography) cover?

Five skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Patient Care (Ethics and communication, Infection control and Contrast and emergencies); Radiation Physics and Radiobiology (X-ray production, Interactions with matter and Radiobiology); Radiation Protection (Dose limits, Patient protection and Personnel protection); Image Acquisition and Evaluation (Exposure factors, Digital imaging and Image quality); Procedures and Positioning (Chest and abdomen, Extremities and Spine, skull and special views). Every question is an original scenario written to the 2026–2027 standard, with the published source named under it.

Who should take the ARRT Practice Test (Radiography)?

Radiologic technologist student, Radiographer, Radiography program graduate, X-ray technologist and Imaging technologist. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show ARRT knowledge in 2026 and 2027, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.

How many questions are on the ARRT radiography exam?

200 scored questions (plus 30 pilot questions) in 3.5 hours, scaled 1–99 with 75 to pass. Content covers Patient Care, Safety, Image Production and Procedures.

Who can take the ARRT radiography exam?

Graduates of an ARRT-recognised educational program who meet the ethics requirements, within three years of graduating. This independent practice test is open to anyone preparing.

Is this the official ARRT exam?

No. It is an independent practice test written to the publicly available ARRT content outline for 2026 and 2027, for checking your readiness before you book the real exam. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate rather than the official credential.

Can I take the ARRT Practice Test (Radiography) from any country?

Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.

How long is the ARRT Practice Test (Radiography)?

25 questions — 5 from each of 5 skill areas — with a 25-minute limit. You need 70% (18 of 25) to pass and 90% for distinction.

How hard is the ARRT Practice Test (Radiography)?

We rate it Advanced: assumes years in the role or deep specialist knowledge. It has 25 scenario questions — 5 from each of 5 skill areas — and a 25-minute limit. You need 70% (18 of 25) to pass and 90% for distinction.

How much do Science of Apps certifications cost?

Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.

How are the tests graded?

On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.

What happens if I don't pass?

You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.

Do the certificates expire?

No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.

Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?

Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.

How can an employer verify my certificate?

Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.

Are these accredited qualifications?

No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.

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