MSRA Evaluation Structure and Format 2

Question 1

How many questions are in the Clinical Problem Solving (CPS) paper of the MSRA?

Accepted Answer

97

Answer

The CPS paper contains 97 questions to be completed within 75 minutes.

Question 2

In the MSRA Professional Dilemmas paper, responses are scored using which method?

Accepted Answer

Rank-order scoring with partial credit

Answer

PD questions use rank-order scoring where candidates receive partial credit for responses close to the ideal answer.

Question 3

Which of the following specialties does NOT typically use the MSRA for recruitment in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Core Surgical Training

Answer

Core Surgical Training (CST) uses its own MSRA-independent recruitment process and selection criteria.

Question 4

The MSRA is administered by which organization on behalf of NHS England?

Accepted Answer

Pearson VUE

Answer

Pearson VUE delivers the MSRA at test centers and online under the contract from NHS England.

Question 5

What is the approximate time allocation per question in the CPS paper?

Accepted Answer

46 seconds

Answer

With 97 questions in 75 minutes, candidates have roughly 46 seconds per question.

(MSRA) Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment Practice Test