Free RAC-DEVICES Practice Questions
10 free, exam-style Regulatory Affairs Certification - Devices (RAC-DEVICES) practice questions with answers and
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Question 1
A regulatory professional is advising R&D on the lifecycle implications of using machine learning for image segmentation. Which framework BEST supports continuous algorithm updates without repeated submissions?
- Special 510(k) program for software changes
- Predetermined Change Control Plan submission
- Real-Time PMA Supplement for AI algorithm updates
- Letter to File for non-significant software changes
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Correct answer: B - Predetermined Change Control Plan submission
Question 2
A medical device firm is sequencing global market entry. The team wants minimum audit overhead across multiple jurisdictions. Which program BEST achieves this?
- FDA Quality System Inspection Technique
- ISO 13485 third-party certification
- WHO Prequalification audit pathway
- Medical Device Single Audit Program
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Correct answer: D - Medical Device Single Audit Program
Question 3
A device has the same intended use as a predicate but uses a different technological characteristic. The next 510(k) decision question is:
- Whether the device qualifies for De Novo pathway
- Whether the predicate is still legally marketed
- Whether differences raise new questions of S&E
- Whether the device requires a PMA pathway
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Correct answer: C - Whether differences raise new questions of S&E
Question 4
A regulatory professional advises that a wearable continuously displays heart rate and provides exercise targets. The intended use is general wellness with no medical claims. Under §520(o), this product is:
- Excluded from the FDA device definition
- A Class II device requiring 510(k) clearance
- Subject to PMA approval as a Class III device
- Required to obtain De Novo classification
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Correct answer: A - Excluded from the FDA device definition
Question 5
Effective February 2, 2026, combination product current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements reference which regulation as the device baseline?
- 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation framework
- 21 CFR 211 drug cGMP framework reference
- 21 CFR 820 Quality Management System Regulation
- 21 CFR 600 biologics standards framework
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Correct answer: C - 21 CFR 820 Quality Management System Regulation
Question 6
A manufacturer claims their device is the most accurate on the market without comparative clinical data. Under EU MDR, this MOST clearly violates which article?
- Article 7 on misleading product claims
- Article 14 on distributor obligations
- Article 10 on manufacturer obligations
- Article 5 on placing on the market
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Correct answer: A - Article 7 on misleading product claims
Question 7
A connected SaMD device with cyber-device characteristics under §524B requires which premarket content?
- Penetration test reports from a federal agency
- An external NIST cybersecurity certification mark
- Encryption keys disclosed to FDA reviewer staff
- Cybersecurity documentation including SBOM data
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Correct answer: D - Cybersecurity documentation including SBOM data
Question 8
A regulatory professional confirms an FDA 510(k) submission requires which user fee?
- PDUFA fee under drug user fee schedule
- MDUFA V 510(k) standard or small-business fee
- BsUFA fee under biosimilar user fee schedule
- GDUFA fee under generic drug user fee schedule
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Correct answer: B - MDUFA V 510(k) standard or small-business fee
Question 9
A regulatory professional cross-checks the Risk Management File against the Clinical Evaluation Report. Inconsistency between them:
- Has no impact on regulatory submission review process
- Triggers automatic De Novo classification request
- Could undermine the benefit-risk justification overall
- Only affects post-market surveillance plans drafted
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Correct answer: C - Could undermine the benefit-risk justification overall
Question 10
An EU MDR Article 87 reporting timeline for death or serious deterioration is:
- Without delay, but no later than 2 days from awareness
- Without delay, but no later than 7 days from awareness
- Without delay, but no later than 15 days from awareness
- Without delay, but no later than 10 days from awareness
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Correct answer: D - Without delay, but no later than 10 days from awareness