The UAE Ministry of Health Healthcare Licensing Exam is a professional certification assessment in United Arab Emirates. Thorough preparation is essential to demonstrate your knowledge and competency in this field.
Our comprehensive collection of free MOH practice questions covers all exam domains and topics. Use these detailed study materials to build confidence and improve your test performance.
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions (Oral Examination) | Minimum 5 scenarios/questions[1] | doh.gov.ae · Oct 27, 2026 |
| Retake policy | Maximum 3 attempts; cancelled or no-show appointments count as an attempt[2] | prometric.com · Oct 27, 2026 |
| Delivery | Test Center Exam[2] | prometric.com · Oct 27, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Mandatory for licensure; UAE nationals and children of Emirati women are exempt[1] | doh.gov.ae · Oct 27, 2026 |
Important: The MOH examination requires thorough understanding of all core subject areas. Review the official UAE exam guidelines and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements before scheduling your test date.
According to UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, “1.5.3.2 Oral examination consists of a minimum of five (5) different scenarios/questions in areas related to the specialty or as deemed necessary by the examining panel.”[1]
Prepare for the MOH - UAE Ministry of Health Licensing Exam exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: The UAE government's tobacco control law prohibits smoking in all enclosed public places under:
Answer: B. Federal Law No. 15 of 2009
Explanation:
The correct answer is Federal Law No. 15 of 2009. That is the federal tobacco control law, and it prohibits smoking in enclosed public places, including healthcare facilities, educational institutions and workplaces.
Cabinet Resolution No. 15 of 2017 is wrong because it is a different instrument from the law named in the question. The matching number is a distractor. Ministerial Order 456 of 2012 is wrong for the same reason: it is not the federal law that sets the ban. Law No. 4 of 2016 is wrong because it does not match the tobacco control law.
The general rule: when a question asks which legal instrument governs a topic, match the type of instrument, the number and the year together. Do not choose an option only because part of it looks familiar. Write down the instrument for each regulation topic you study so the numbers do not blur together.
Question: A patient on warfarin is prescribed ciprofloxacin. What is the expected drug interaction?
Answer: C. Increased anticoagulant effect with risk of bleeding
Explanation:
The correct answer is increased anticoagulant effect with risk of bleeding. Ciprofloxacin inhibits CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 enzymes, which reduces warfarin metabolism. Warfarin then accumulates, the INR rises, and serious bleeding can follow.
Decreased anticoagulant effect is wrong because it states the opposite direction of the interaction. No clinically significant interaction is wrong because this is a well-known pairing that needs monitoring, and ignoring it is how patients are harmed. Decreased ciprofloxacin efficacy is wrong because the problem is the change in warfarin's effect, not the antibiotic losing strength.
The general rule: when a drug slows the metabolism of warfarin, expect a higher INR and bleeding risk, and plan closer monitoring. Before answering, decide which drug is affected and in which direction.
Question: What pharmacy inspection and compliance program does MOH operate?
Answer: B. Regular unannounced inspections covering licensing compliance, medication storage, controlled substances, dispensing practices, and documentation
Explanation:
The correct answer is regular unannounced inspections covering licensing compliance, medication storage, controlled substances, dispensing practices and documentation. MOH evaluates dispensing accuracy, storage conditions, controlled substance management, documentation and professional standards during these visits.
Pharmacies are not inspected is wrong because oversight of pharmacies is a core regulatory function. Only annual inspections is wrong because it describes a fixed schedule, while the actual program is regular and unannounced. Inspections only after complaints are received is wrong because it describes a reactive system, whereas this program is proactive and does not wait for a complaint.
The general rule: regulators in this area use routine, unannounced checks across licensing, storage, controlled drugs and records. Be cautious of options with words like only, never or not.
Start with the official material. Read the Ministry of Health and Prevention pages and the Prometric exam page, and write down what applies to your profession: eligibility, how to book, and whether an oral examination is part of your route. Fix the gaps in your own notes first, because the practice sets work best once you know what you are practising for.
Since cancelled and no-show appointments count as attempts, do not book until your recent practice results are steady. If you expect an oral examination, practise explaining your reasoning aloud for clinical scenarios. Remember that our questions are written by us and are not real exam questions, so use them to build understanding, not to memorise answers.
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