Topic 1: Exam Overview, Blueprint, And Strategy

Lesson 1.3: Format, Timing, And Pass/fail Scoring — Quiz

Test your understanding of lesson 1.3: format, timing, and pass/fail scoring with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the total number of items on the USMLE Step 1 exam?

Question 2

How many blocks are there in the USMLE Step 1 exam structure as of May 14, 2026?

Question 3

What is the duration of each block on the USMLE Step 1 exam?

Question 4

What is the total length of the testing day for the USMLE Step 1 exam?

Question 5

Since when has the USMLE Step 1 exam adopted a Pass/Fail reporting system?