RDA ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant, an applicant must
provide proof of all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Current CPR card
B. Proof of passing an examination in radiology, infection control, and
jurisprudence
C. Application must accompany the application fee
D. Proof of 12 hours of continuing education. Answer: D. Proof of 12
hours of continuing education
◉ A dental assistant's registration may be revoked for all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Violation of rules of the SBDE
B. Violation of the Texas DentalPractice Act
C. Other applicable rules or statuses affecting radiological procedures in
Texas
D. Violation do not apply to dental assistants. Answer: D. Violation do
not apply to dental assistants
,◉ Which of the following would be considered "Unprofessional
Conduct?"
A. Collect fees by fraud
B. Orally soliciting dental business to a particular dental practice
C. Claiming superiority in providing dental care
D. All of the above. Answer: D. All of the above
◉ In the occupational code, "Under Direct Supervision" is defined as the
dentist does not need to be in the building when delegating duties. True
or False? Answer: False
◉ Disinfection is the partial elimination of active growth stage bacteria
and inactivation of some viruses. True or False? Answer: True
◉ All dental assistants must be registered in the state of Texas by
September 1, 2007. True or False? Answer: False
◉ Disposable items used in the dental office include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Gloves
B. Intravenous fluids
, C. Oxygen inhalation
D. Intravenous catheter/needles. Answer: C. Oxygen inhalation
◉ Under which of the following circumstances may a licensed dentist
delegate a dental assistant to apply Pit & Fissure sealants?
A. Assistant is employed by the dentist and performs the procedure
under direct supervision
B. Assistant is not employed by dentist but performs the procedure under
direct supervision
C. Dentist is a Medicaid provider or Services are being performed in an
area determined to be under served by the Department of Human
Services
D. None of the above. Answer: C. Dentist is a Medicaid provider or
Services are being performed in an area determined to be under served
by the Department of Human Services
◉ A visual dental health inspection is performed by:
A. A dentist only
B. A registered dental assistant
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant, an applicant must
provide proof of all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Current CPR card
B. Proof of passing an examination in radiology, infection control, and
jurisprudence
C. Application must accompany the application fee
D. Proof of 12 hours of continuing education. Answer: D. Proof of 12
hours of continuing education
◉ A dental assistant's registration may be revoked for all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Violation of rules of the SBDE
B. Violation of the Texas DentalPractice Act
C. Other applicable rules or statuses affecting radiological procedures in
Texas
D. Violation do not apply to dental assistants. Answer: D. Violation do
not apply to dental assistants
,◉ Which of the following would be considered "Unprofessional
Conduct?"
A. Collect fees by fraud
B. Orally soliciting dental business to a particular dental practice
C. Claiming superiority in providing dental care
D. All of the above. Answer: D. All of the above
◉ In the occupational code, "Under Direct Supervision" is defined as the
dentist does not need to be in the building when delegating duties. True
or False? Answer: False
◉ Disinfection is the partial elimination of active growth stage bacteria
and inactivation of some viruses. True or False? Answer: True
◉ All dental assistants must be registered in the state of Texas by
September 1, 2007. True or False? Answer: False
◉ Disposable items used in the dental office include all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Gloves
B. Intravenous fluids
, C. Oxygen inhalation
D. Intravenous catheter/needles. Answer: C. Oxygen inhalation
◉ Under which of the following circumstances may a licensed dentist
delegate a dental assistant to apply Pit & Fissure sealants?
A. Assistant is employed by the dentist and performs the procedure
under direct supervision
B. Assistant is not employed by dentist but performs the procedure under
direct supervision
C. Dentist is a Medicaid provider or Services are being performed in an
area determined to be under served by the Department of Human
Services
D. None of the above. Answer: C. Dentist is a Medicaid provider or
Services are being performed in an area determined to be under served
by the Department of Human Services
◉ A visual dental health inspection is performed by:
A. A dentist only
B. A registered dental assistant
