MoCA Practice Test: Video 3 Answers (25 Questions)

Question 1

A patient scores 24 with 16 years of education. What is the interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Below the normal cutoff, suggesting possible impairment

Answer

No education point applies above 12 years, so 24 remains below the 26 cutoff.

Question 2

What is the maximum score of the Memory Index Score (MIS) in newer MoCA versions?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

The MIS ranges from 0 to 15, weighting free recall 3, category-cued 2, and multiple-choice 1 point per word.

Question 3

How many total points are available in the MoCA delayed recall section?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

Delayed recall is worth 5 points, one per word recalled without cues.

Question 4

How many points does the naming section contribute to the total score?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

Naming three animals (lion, rhinoceros, camel) earns 3 points.

Question 5

What were the original validation specificities for the MoCA in normal controls at the 26 cutoff?

Accepted Answer

About 87%

Answer

Nasreddine et al. reported about 87% specificity in healthy controls.

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