ADAT Evaluation Structure & Content 2

Question 1

How many scored sections does the ADAT contain?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

Two

Answer

Three

Answer

Five

Question 2

Which ADAT section evaluates a candidate's ability to interpret data and draw conclusions?

Accepted Answer

Data, Research Interpretation & Evidence-Based Dentistry

Answer

Biomedical Sciences

Answer

Clinical Sciences

Answer

Principles of Ethics

Question 3

What type of questions make up the ADAT?

Accepted Answer

Multiple-choice

Answer

Essay responses

Answer

Oral interview

Answer

Practical demonstrations

Question 4

Approximately how long is the total testing appointment for the ADAT?

Accepted Answer

About 5.5 hours

Answer

About 2 hours

Answer

About 3.5 hours

Answer

About 8 hours

Question 5

Which organization develops and administers the ADAT?

Accepted Answer

ADA's Department of Testing Services

Answer

ETS

Answer

NBME

Answer

AAMC

Question 6

The Biomedical Sciences section of the ADAT primarily covers which content?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry

Answer

Business management

Answer

Dental office marketing

Answer

Foreign languages

Question 7

What is the scaled score range for each ADAT section and total score?

Accepted Answer

The ADAT uses a scaled score reported on a defined scale set by the ADA

Answer

1 to 10

Answer

200 to 800

Answer

Scaled 200 to 800 in the ADAT scale