ABA Board Assessments 2

Question 1

The ABA BASIC Exam is typically taken after completion of which training milestone?

Accepted Answer

CA-2 year

Answer

The BASIC Exam is designed to be taken after the CA-2 year, testing foundational anesthesiology knowledge.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the ABA APPLIED Exam format?

Accepted Answer

Oral examination with two ABA examiner pairs

Answer

The APPLIED Exam is an oral examination conducted by two pairs of ABA examiners assessing clinical judgment.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the ABA's Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology (MOCA) program?

Accepted Answer

To ensure ongoing competency throughout a physician's career

Answer

MOCA ensures diplomates maintain and demonstrate ongoing competency across their anesthesiology career.

Question 4

How often must ABA diplomates complete MOCA requirements to maintain certification?

Accepted Answer

Every 10 years

Answer

ABA diplomates must fulfill MOCA requirements on a 10-year cycle to maintain their board certification.

Question 5

Which component is NOT a standard part of the MOCA 2.0 program?

Accepted Answer

Part 4: Research Publication Requirement

Answer

MOCA 2.0 has four parts focused on licensure, learning, cognitive expertise, and practice improvement — research publication is not required.

(ABA) American Board of Anesthesiology Practice Test