MoCA Attention and Concentration 3

Question 1

At what rate should the examiner read the letters aloud during the MoCA vigilance task?

Accepted Answer

One per second

Answer

One per 2 seconds

Answer

Two per second

Answer

As fast as comfortable

Question 2

A patient correctly subtracts 7 from 100 three times but then gives an incorrect fourth answer. How many points are awarded for serial 7s?

Accepted Answer

3 points

Answer

2 points

Answer

4 points

Answer

1 point

Question 3

On the backward digit span task, the examiner reads the digits at one per second and asks the patient to repeat them:

Accepted Answer

In reverse order

Answer

In the same order heard

Answer

Alphabetically

Answer

Skipping every other digit

Question 4

Why does the MoCA include both forward AND backward digit span tasks?

Accepted Answer

Forward span tests attention; backward span adds working memory demands

Answer

To fill time during the test

Answer

Because one is always harder than the other

Answer

Both tasks test the same cognitive function identically

Question 5

Which patient behavior during the serial 7s task should the examiner accept as correct?

Accepted Answer

Each subtraction is scored independently from the preceding answer given

Answer

Only if all 5 answers are perfect

Answer

Only if the patient reaches 65

Answer

Only if the patient can explain the process

Question 6

In the context of the MoCA, concentration refers to the ability to:

Accepted Answer

Perform sustained sequential mental operations without distraction

Answer

Remember words over a long delay

Answer

Name objects presented visually

Answer

Follow a multi-step command