what about time? Usmle
Time is of special interest on the CBT exam. Here’s a breakdown of the exam
schedule:
15 minutes Tutorial (skip if familiar)
7 hours 60-minute question blocks
45 minutes Break time (includes time for lunch)
The computer will keep track of how much time has elapsed. However, the
computer will show you only how much time you have remaining in a given
block. Therefore, it is up to you to determine if you are pacing yourself properly
(at a rate of approximately one question per 72 seconds).
The computer will not warn you if you are spending more than your allotted
time for a break. You should therefore budget your time so that you can take
a short break when you need it and have time to eat. You must be especially
careful not to spend too much time in between blocks (you should keep track
of how much time elapses from when you finish a block of questions to when
you start the next block). After you finish one question block, you’ll need to
click the mouse when you are ready to proceed to the next block of questions.
Forty-five minutes is the minimum break time for the day. You can gain extra
break time (but not time for the question blocks) by skipping the tutorial or by
finishing a block ahead of the allotted time.






















