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Key Facts: ARRT Radiography Exam
230
Total Questions
ARRT handbook (200 scored + 30 pilot)
230 min
Exam Time
ARRT primary handbook (2026)
75
Passing Scaled Score
ARRT scoring model
$225
Exam Fee
ARRT fee schedule (2026)
85.2%
First-Attempt Pass Rate
ARRT 2024 exam statistics report
228,000
US Jobs in Field
BLS Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (2024)
ARRT's current radiography format uses 230 total items (200 scored + 30 pilot), with 230 minutes of test time inside a 250-minute appointment and a passing scaled score of 75. The 2026 handbook and fee schedule list a $225 application fee. Content weighting is Patient Care (33 scored), Safety (50), Image Production (51), and Procedures (66). ARRT's 2024 exam statistics report lists an 85.2% first-attempt pass rate for primary-pathway Radiography candidates.
Sample ARRT Radiography Practice Questions
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1What is the standard source-to-image distance (SID) for a routine PA chest projection?
2On a properly inspired PA chest radiograph, how many posterior ribs should be visible above the diaphragm?
3For a PA chest, where is the central ray directed?
4To demonstrate a suspected small pleural effusion (free fluid) with a horizontal beam, which projection and patient position is used?
5To demonstrate a small pneumothorax with a decubitus chest, which side should be positioned up?
6Which projection best demonstrates the lung apices free of clavicle superimposition?
7Where is the central ray centered for an AP supine abdomen (KUB)?
8Which projection best demonstrates free intraperitoneal air under the diaphragm when the patient cannot stand?
9For an upright AP abdomen to demonstrate air-fluid levels and the diaphragm, the central ray is centered:
10Which hand position is used for the PA oblique projection of the hand?
About the ARRT Radiography Exam
ARRT Radiography is the core U.S. credential for entry-level radiologic technologists. The exam blueprint covers patient care, safety, image production, and radiographic procedures with strong emphasis on clinical judgment, dose optimization, and positioning accuracy.
Questions
200 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours 50 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled score 75
Exam Fee
$225 (ARRT)
ARRT Radiography Exam Content Outline
Patient Care
Communication, assessment, infection control, patient support, pharmacology, and emergency response
Safety
Radiation protection, ALARA optimization, regulations, and equipment safety practices
Image Production
Technique selection, digital processing, image quality analysis, and artifact correction
Procedures
Anatomy/positioning, trauma/mobile/surgical workflow, contrast studies, and exam evaluation
How to Pass the ARRT Radiography Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled score 75
- Exam length: 200 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Exam fee: $225
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
ARRT Radiography Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the ARRT Radiography exam?
ARRT lists 230 total questions: 200 scored items plus 30 pilot (unscored) items. Candidates are not told which items are pilot questions.
How long is the ARRT Radiography exam?
ARRT's primary-pathway handbook lists 230 minutes of test time for Radiography within a 250-minute appointment window.
What score do I need to pass ARRT Radiography?
ARRT uses scaled scoring and publishes a passing score of 75 for Radiography. Candidate score reports are scaled, not raw percent-correct.
What pass-rate benchmark should I use for ARRT Radiography prep?
ARRT's 2024 exam statistics report lists an 85.2% first-attempt pass rate for primary-pathway Radiography candidates. Use that as directional context, but rely most on your timed practice performance by content area.
How much is the ARRT Radiography exam fee?
ARRT's fee schedule lists the primary eligibility pathway fee for Radiography at $225. Confirm current pricing directly in your ARRT account before applying.
How should I prepare for ARRT Radiography in 2026?
Use blueprint-weighted prep: 1) drill procedures and image-production decisions most heavily, 2) practice safety and dose-optimization scenarios daily, 3) run timed mixed sets for pacing, and 4) review repeat-image and positioning errors every week.