CCRC Study Guide 2026

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CCRC exam key facts

  • The ACRP CCRC exam has 125 multiple-choice questions. Source
  • The ACRP CCRC exam must be completed within 180 minutes. Source
  • A scaled score of 600 or higher, on a 200–800 scale, is required to pass the ACRP CCRC exam. Source
  • Candidates who fail the ACRP CCRC exam may retest 60 days after their original test appointment or during the next available testing window. Source
  • ACRP CCRC certification is valid for 2 years and is kept in good standing through maintenance. Source
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📋 CCRC Exam Format at a Glance

125
Questions
180 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score

📚 CCRC Topics to Study (21)

✍️ Sample CCRC Questions & Answers

1. What is the purpose of a Delegation of Authority (DoA) log in a clinical trial?
✓ To record which tasks have been assigned to qualified staff by the PI

The DoA log documents that the PI has formally assigned specific trial tasks to qualified, trained staff members and is a key GCP requirement.

2. What is the purpose of a Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plan submitted to a sponsor after a monitoring finding?
✓ To document and resolve protocol deviations and prevent recurrence

A CAPA plan identifies the root cause of a finding and details specific steps to correct the problem and prevent it from happening again.

3. A subject is issued 120 tablets and is instructed to take 2 tablets 4 times a day. He returns 88 tablets on the morning of day 9 fasting for laboratory tests. What percent compliant is he?
✓ 50%

If 92 bottles are available for the CRC to return from an initial supply of 100 bottles, it means that 8 bottles were ultimately not returned (100 - 92 = 8). This implies that despite 26 subjects being enrolled and each receiving two bottles (52 bottles dispensed), only 8 bottles were consumed or otherwise unaccounted for, with the remaining dispensed bottles being returned unused.

4. A participant received a study drug dose 20% higher than specified in the protocol due to a calculation error. This event is BEST classified as:
✓ A protocol deviation requiring documentation and reporting to the sponsor

An incorrect dosing error is a protocol deviation (and likely a major one) that must be documented and reported to the sponsor and potentially the IRB.

5. If a sponsor places a study on clinical hold, what must the site immediately do?
✓ Stop all study-related interventions and enrollment as directed

A clinical hold requires the site to immediately suspend enrollment and interventions as directed by the sponsor pending FDA resolution of the safety concern.

6. What is one way a Clinical Research Coordinator can increase their salary potential?
✓ All of the above

Increasing salary potential for a Clinical Research Coordinator involves a multi-faceted approach. Gaining additional experience, especially in complex trials or leadership roles, directly enhances market value. Obtaining advanced certifications, such as the CCRC, demonstrates specialized knowledge and commitment, while pursuing further education like a Master's degree can open doors to higher-level positions and increased earning capacity.

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