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USA ARRT Exam Guide: Radiography Registry Format, Passing Score and Practice

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The ARRT exam is the certification exam from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Most people mean the Radiography exam, taken after an accredited program to become an R.T.(R). Many states require ARRT certification for licensure.

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Key takeaways

  • 230 questions (200 scored, 30 pilot) in 3 hours 50 minutes.
  • A scaled score of 75 (range 1–99) passes.
  • The primary radiography exam fee is $225.
  • Up to 3 attempts within 3 years of eligibility.

USA ARRT Exam: Quick Facts

Offered by
ARRT
Questions
230 (200 scored)
Time
3 h 50 min
Passing
75
Fee
$225

ARRT Radiography Exam Content

  • Patient care
  • Safety (radiation physics, biology and protection)
  • Image production
  • Procedures

Sonographers take the SPI exam with ARDMS instead.

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USA ARRT Exam FAQs

How many questions are on the ARRT radiography exam?

230 questions, 200 of them scored, in 3 hours 50 minutes.

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What is the ARRT passing score?

A scaled score of 75.

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How much does the ARRT exam cost?

$225 for the primary radiography exam.

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