MoCA Memory 2

Question 1

During the MoCA delayed recall task, how long after initial learning are subjects asked to recall the words?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes

Answer

The MoCA delayed recall is administered approximately 5 minutes after the two learning trials.

Question 2

A patient recalls 3 of 5 words on the MoCA delayed recall without any cues. How many points does this earn?

Accepted Answer

3 points

Answer

Each word recalled without a cue earns 1 point, so 3 unprompted recalls = 3 points.

Question 3

Which type of cue is offered FIRST when a patient fails to recall a word on the MoCA delayed recall?

Accepted Answer

Semantic category cue

Answer

The MoCA protocol offers a semantic (category) cue before a multiple-choice cue.

Question 4

What does MoCA scoring record when a word is recalled only after a semantic category cue?

Accepted Answer

No additional points but noted for clinical analysis

Answer

Cued recalls are noted for qualitative clinical interpretation but do not earn points on the formal score.

Question 5

Which memory system is primarily assessed by the MoCA delayed recall task?

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory

Answer

Delayed recall of a word list specifically measures episodic memory — consciously encoded personal experiences.

(MoCA) Montreal Cognitive Assessment Practice Test