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RAC Device Certification Exam 2026 Practice Questions & Answers | Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) Medical Devices | 150+ Exam Questions | FDA Regulations, 510(k), PMA, IDE, QSR & MDR

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Master the Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) – Medical Devices Exam 2026 with this comprehensive collection of 150+ multiple-choice practice questions and detailed answers covering the core principles of U.S. medical device regulatory affairs. This exam-focused study guide is designed to strengthen knowledge of FDA medical device regulations, regulatory submissions, quality system requirements, clinical investigations, post-market surveillance, and compliance obligations through realistic examination-style questions with fully explained answers. The material provides extensive coverage of high-yield RAC Device examination topics, including FDA medical device classification, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Office of Combination Products (OCP), 510(k) submissions (Traditional, Special, and Abbreviated), Premarket Approval (PMA), Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE), Investigational Device Exemption (IDE), predicate devices, substantial equivalence, De Novo pathway, Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), Design Controls, Device History Record (DHR), Device Master Record (DMR), Design History File (DHF), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Medical Device Reporting (MDR), FDA inspections, establishment registration, device listing, FURLS, complaint handling, recalls, traceability, risk classification, clinical investigations, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), combination products, FDA advisory panels, labeling requirements, quality audits, design validation, supplier controls, human factors, and the regulatory pathways governing the lifecycle of medical devices in the United States. The structured question-and-answer format supports effective self-assessment, certification preparation, continuing professional development, and final exam revision. The content aligns with the competency domains assessed by the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) RAC Device examination and is consistent with authoritative regulatory references, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), 21 CFR Parts 803, 807, 812, 814, and 820, the FDA Medical Device Amendments of 1976, Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act (MDUFMA), FDA guidance documents, and internationally recognized quality management standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 14971. These references are provided for academic context and reflect recognized regulatory standards; they are not cited within the uploaded document itself. Relevant for Students: Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) Device candidates, Regulatory Affairs professionals, Medical Device Regulatory Affairs students, Biomedical Engineering students, Medical Device Quality Assurance professionals, Quality Systems specialists, Clinical Affairs professionals, FDA Compliance specialists, Medical Device Manufacturing professionals, Clinical Research professionals, Quality Engineers, Validation Engineers, Regulatory Compliance officers, Medical Device Auditors, and professionals preparing for U.S. FDA medical device regulatory certification examinations. Keywords RAC Device Exam 2026, RAC certification, Regulatory Affairs Certification, medical device regulations, FDA medical devices, CDRH, CBER, Office of Combination Products, OCP, 510k, Special 510k, Traditional 510k, Abbreviated 510k, PMA, IDE, HDE, De Novo pathway, substantial equivalence, predicate device, FDA submissions, FDA regulations, FD&C Act, Quality System Regulation, QSR, 21 CFR 820, Design Controls, DHR, DMR, DHF, CAPA, Medical Device Reporting, MDR, FDA inspections, establishment registration, device listing, FURLS, complaint handling, recalls, traceability, supplier controls, quality audits, design validation, clinical investigations, IRB, Good Clinical Practice, GCP, combination products, FDA compliance, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, regulatory affairs exam, medical device certification, regulatory affairs study guide

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Device RAC Exam Questions
2026 Exam All Answers and
Illustrations Given



Which division has primary jurisdiction over a vascular graft with an

antibiotic based on primary mode of action?




A. CDER

B. CBER

C. CDRH


D. OCP - ANSWER ✔✔C. CDRH

,In this combination of a device and a drug, the primary mode of action is

that of the vascular graft (device). The antibiotic is supportive in this

case.

A company wants to modify its legally marketed device such that the

modification does not affect the intended use or alter the fundamental

scientific technology of the device. If the design outputs of the modified

device meet the design input requirements, this change would be best

filed as a(n):




A. Special 510(k)

B. Abbreviated 510(k)

C. Traditional 510(k)


D. De novo 510(k) - ANSWER ✔✔A. Special 510(k)




A Special 510(k) is allowed if a modification to the legally marketed

device is being made that relies on compliance with design controls,

including design validation. The incentive provided for manufacturers to

choose this option is that ODE intends to process special 510(k)s within

,30 days of receipt. See the CDRH guidance published in 1998 entitled

The New 510(k) Paradigm - Alternate Approaches to Demonstrating

Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications.

Under the statutory violations, failure to meet 510(k) requirements for a

device that is required to have a 510(k) and is in commercial distribution

is considered to be:




A. Adulteration.

B. Improper use

C. Misbranded


D. Fraudulent - ANSWER ✔✔C. Misbranded




A marketed device that needs a 510(k) for commercialization but failed

to comply with the requirements is considered to be Misbranded. See

the FD&C Act, 502(o).

A company's competitor is marketing a Class II suture which dissolves

during the third week of use. The company's current product has to be

removed by a physician. However, a change in weaving configuration




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, gives this product the same dissolving time as the competitor's. When

can the company's new suture be marketed?




A. This requires a new 510(k) since significant change in product

instructions might affect efficacy.

B. After submission in a periodic report

C. After reporting clinical studies in an annual report


D. After submission of labeling change - ANSWER ✔✔A. This

requires a new 510(k) since significant change in product instructions

might affect efficacy.




A new intended use requires a 510(k) clearance.

A physician reports to a manufacturer that a patient was hospitalized

with acute sepsis after treatment with an approved device. This side

effect is not listed in the package insert. This event must be reported by

the manufacturer to FDA no later than:




A. 5 calendar days

B. 15 calendar days

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