RCA Study Guide 2026
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RCA exam key facts
- The RCA exam has up to 80 multiple-choice items, and some of them are unscored trial items. Source
- Candidates have 75 minutes to complete the Relativity Certified Administrator exam, and study materials and documentation are not allowed. Source
- Passing the RCA exam requires a scaled score of 700 or higher out of 1000, which does not equal 70%. Source
- The Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) exam costs $300 per attempt, paid by credit card when you register. Source
- After failing the RCA exam you must wait at least two weeks before registering again, and you cannot attempt the same exam more than four times in a calendar year. Source
- RCA certification runs on a yearly cycle: the required RCE credits must be earned within 12 months after the certification renewal date. Source
📋 RCA Exam Format at a Glance
📚 RCA Topics to Study (34)
✍️ Sample RCA Questions & Answers
1. How should a RCA professional handle a situation where regulatory compliance & legal framework protocols conflict with practical constraints?
When protocols conflict with practical constraints, the professional approach is to document the conflict and seek guidance, ensuring transparency and compliance while working toward a resolution.
2. How does risk management apply to daily practice in Staff Management & Training for Relativity Certified Administrator professionals?
Effective risk management in Staff Management & Training requires proactive hazard identification and preventive measures, not just reactive responses. This approach reduces incidents, improves outcomes, and protects both professionals and clients.
3. In Staff Management & Training, what is the FIRST step a RCA professional should take when encountering a new case or situation?
In Staff Management & Training, a thorough initial assessment ensures all relevant factors are identified before deciding on an appropriate course of action. This systematic approach is fundamental to Relativity Certified Administrator practice.
4. What kind of index must be built before an Active Learning project can be created?
Active Learning runs on an Analytics index built for classification. Its classifier is what assigns document ranks.
5. In Resident Rights & Advocacy, what is the FIRST step a RCA professional should take when encountering a new case or situation?
In Resident Rights & Advocacy, a thorough initial assessment ensures all relevant factors are identified before deciding on an appropriate course of action. This systematic approach is fundamental to Relativity Certified Administrator practice.
6. What is the main purpose of a Search Terms Report?
A Search Terms Report runs a list of terms against a searchable set and reports how many documents hit on each term. Teams use it to negotiate and refine search terms.
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- A timed, full-length RCA mock exam — 80 questions in 75 minutes with a 70% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
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Sources & references
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- relativity.com — Test dates, eligibility, renewal, fees, passing score · verified Oct 2026
- help.relativity.com — Test delivery, registration, retake policy, score release, score validity, exam format, time limit · verified Oct 2026