Radiography exam: 230 questions, 3 hours 50 minutes, free practice
The Radiography exam, owned by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), has 200 scored questions (230 in total) and a 230-minute limit. Passing standard: a scaled score of 75 on a 1 to 99 scale. We have not recorded the exam fee. Figures checked 2026-10-08 against the published pages of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Exam at a glance
| Item | Detail | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (arrt.org) | 2026-10-08 |
| Delivered by | Pearson VUE | 2026-10-08 |
| Questions | 200 scored, 230 in total | 2026-10-08 |
| Time allowed | 230 minutes | 2026-10-08 |
| Passing standard | a scaled score of 75 on a 1 to 99 scale | 2026-10-08 |
| Exam fee | Not recorded here (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam page) | 2026-10-08 |
| Retake rule | See the owner's handbook (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)) | 2026-10-08 |
| Languages offered | English | 2026-10-08 |
| Outline version | ARRT Radiography Examination Content Specifications (implementation Jan 1, 2022; in effect through Feb 28, 2027). A revised edition, board approved Jan 2026, takes effect Mar 1, 2027. (Outline) | 2026-10-08 |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-08 |
Last verified 2026-10-08. The next scheduled re-check is 2027-03-01, the earliest date set on any question in this bank.
Free practice
Practice and timed mocks are free, with right or wrong on every answer and your total score. The full analysis is $39, once.
Do you need it to work?
Most states: ARRT reports that more than 75 percent of states have licensing laws for radiologic technology, and some, but not all, require ARRT certification before a state license. ARRT, State Licensing, retrieved 2026-10-11.
What is on the exam
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Patient Care | 17% |
| Safety | 25% |
| Image Production | 26% |
| Procedures | 33% |
Official outline: www.arrt.org/Content-Specifications, checked 2026-10-08.
How hard is it: pass rate
This page does not show a pass rate yet. We add a figure only after we read it on American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)'s own page and record the year it covers, so a number here always has a year and a source.
What it costs and how long it takes
We have not recorded a cost and time estimate for this credential yet, so none is shown.
How these questions are made
The questions are drafted with AI (Anthropic's Claude) from the official outline and primary sources. They are not copied from real exams. The DecipherU item team checks each one against the source it cites, and a blind independent AI review answers each without the key. A licensed professional has not reviewed them unless this page says so. Details are on the AI disclosure page.
Who stands behind this page
- Accountable editor
- Julian Calvo, Ed.D., founder. Ed.D. in Learning Sciences (University of Miami), MBA (Lynn University), Master's in Organizational Learning and Leadership (Barry University). His credentials are in learning sciences and assessment design, not in the field this exam covers.
- Licensed professional review
- None on record. No licensed professional has reviewed this question bank. It is drafted with AI and checked against its cited sources by the DecipherU item team.
- How the questions are made
- Drafted with AI (Anthropic's Claude) from the official outline and primary sources, then checked against the source each question cites by the DecipherU item team. Julian Calvo designed this method. No real exam content is used. Read the AI disclosure and the methodology.
- What this bank shows
- 90 live questions; 90 cite at least one primary source. 8 carry a re-check date (the earliest is 2027-03-01).
- Facts last checked
- . Found a mistake? Report it in the corrections log.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Radiography exam?
The exam has 200 scored questions (230 in total). Source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), checked 2026-10-08.
How long is the Radiography exam?
You have 230 minutes in total. Source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), checked 2026-10-08.
What score do you need to pass the Radiography exam?
Passing standard: a scaled score of 75 on a 1 to 99 scale. Source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), checked 2026-10-08.
How much does the Radiography exam cost?
We have not recorded the exam fee yet. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) sets it, so check its exam page before you register.
What is the Radiography pass rate?
This page does not show a pass rate yet. We add one only after reading it on American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)'s own page, with the year it covers.
Are the Radiography practice questions real exam questions?
No. They are original questions drafted with AI from the official outline and primary sources. No real exam content was used.
Sources
- ARRT Radiography Examination Content Specifications (implementation Jan 1, 2022; in effect through Feb 28, 2027). A revised edition, board approved Jan 2026, takes effect Mar 1, 2027., American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), retrieved 2026-10-08.
- Exam format and pass rule, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), retrieved 2026-10-08.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Questions are AI-drafted and source-checked. DecipherU is not affiliated with ARRT or Pearson VUE. Every practice question is original and written from the published content specifications and open clinical and regulatory sources. Found a mistake? Read the corrections log or report it there.