DANB CDA Knowledge Checks

Question 1

Which DANB exam focuses on ensuring knowledge of safety protocols when working with radiographic equipment?

Accepted Answer

Radiation Health and Safety (RHS)

Answer

General Chairside Assisting (GC)

Answer

Infection Control (ICE)

Answer

Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA)

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Infection Control (ICE) exam?

Accepted Answer

To assess competency in sterilization and disease prevention

Answer

To test knowledge of chairside assisting techniques

Answer

To certify orthodontic assistants

Answer

To evaluate radiography skills

Question 3

Which exam is mandatory for obtaining the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

General Chairside Assisting (GC)

Answer

Radiation Health and Safety (RHS)

Answer

Infection Control (ICE)

Question 4

How long is the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam?

Accepted Answer

1.5 hours

Answer

1 hour

Answer

2 hours

Answer

2.5 hours

Question 5

What happens if a candidate fails a DANB exam?

Accepted Answer

They must pay a retake fee and follow the DANB retake policy.

Answer

They must wait six months to retake it.

Answer

They can retake the exam immediately.

Answer

They lose their certification eligibility permanently.