12/21/25, 10:09 PM ODS Exam 2026
ODS Exam 2026 \NEWEST VERSION WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS \VERIFIED 100% ALREADY GRADED A+
Pareto Chart data-driven tool: a bar graph whose bars are drawn in
decreasing order of
frequency or relative frequency; 80/20 (often 80%
of the outcome results from 20% of the causes)
Histogram data-driven tool: a vertical bar graph depicting a
frequency distribution
Run Charts and Control Charts data-driven tool: a run chart is a line graph with
data plotted over time to identify variations (i.e.
commute to work, time taken to complete an
abstract); control charts are run charts that
include control limits.
Scatter Plot Graph data-driven tool: a graph of plotted points that
show the relationship between two continuous
variables that do not depend on each other
where the line is
not connected. Independent (horizontal axis) and
dependent (vertical axis). (i.e. ODS cont ed hours vs
number of abstracts completed)
-positive correlation looks like a slash (low left, high
right), negative looks like a backward slash, and no
correlation is a jumble of dots
cause and effect diagram idea-driven tool - a diagram that relates a key
(fishbone diagram) performance problem (head) to its potential
causes (bones). Also called Ishikawa
Check Sheet idea-driven tool - document occurrences of an event
over time (i.e. central registry calling patients for
study)
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Flow Chart idea-driven tool - diagram of multi-step processes
used to identify redundancies or delays; depicts a
starting and ending point and the steps between the
two
The 3 Most Common Methods for PDSA/PDCA, DMAIC, Lean
Quality Improvement Plan, Do, Study (Check), Act- rapid-cycle
processes, performed repetitively in a short period
of time
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control- for
larger projects in need of careful, thorough planning
Lean-reducing/eliminating waste (7 areas)
Quality Assurance (QA) measures the accuracy of the data
Quality Improvement (QI) examines the causes/processes behind the
inaccuracies and the changes that can be
implemented to reduce errors
Central Registries - Flow -Receive funding from and report data to either CDC
NPCR, NCI SEER or both
-A registry is never required to enter into a data use
agreement to share de-
identified data, but the registry may require the
recipient to enter one to access files with disclosure
risk
Cancer Committee Required Non- -CA program administrator (admin & budget)
Physician Members -Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Cancer Committee Chair
Members CoC liaison physician & at least one physician
representing each of the dx & tx services:
pathology
diagnostic
radiology surgery
oncology
rad onc (if on staff)
Role of ODS in Cancer Committee Cancer Conference Coordinator
Cancer Registry Quality Coordinator
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ODS Exam 2026 \NEWEST VERSION WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS \VERIFIED 100% ALREADY GRADED A+
Pareto Chart data-driven tool: a bar graph whose bars are drawn in
decreasing order of
frequency or relative frequency; 80/20 (often 80%
of the outcome results from 20% of the causes)
Histogram data-driven tool: a vertical bar graph depicting a
frequency distribution
Run Charts and Control Charts data-driven tool: a run chart is a line graph with
data plotted over time to identify variations (i.e.
commute to work, time taken to complete an
abstract); control charts are run charts that
include control limits.
Scatter Plot Graph data-driven tool: a graph of plotted points that
show the relationship between two continuous
variables that do not depend on each other
where the line is
not connected. Independent (horizontal axis) and
dependent (vertical axis). (i.e. ODS cont ed hours vs
number of abstracts completed)
-positive correlation looks like a slash (low left, high
right), negative looks like a backward slash, and no
correlation is a jumble of dots
cause and effect diagram idea-driven tool - a diagram that relates a key
(fishbone diagram) performance problem (head) to its potential
causes (bones). Also called Ishikawa
Check Sheet idea-driven tool - document occurrences of an event
over time (i.e. central registry calling patients for
study)
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3
, 12/21/25, 10:09 PM ODS Exam 2026
Flow Chart idea-driven tool - diagram of multi-step processes
used to identify redundancies or delays; depicts a
starting and ending point and the steps between the
two
The 3 Most Common Methods for PDSA/PDCA, DMAIC, Lean
Quality Improvement Plan, Do, Study (Check), Act- rapid-cycle
processes, performed repetitively in a short period
of time
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control- for
larger projects in need of careful, thorough planning
Lean-reducing/eliminating waste (7 areas)
Quality Assurance (QA) measures the accuracy of the data
Quality Improvement (QI) examines the causes/processes behind the
inaccuracies and the changes that can be
implemented to reduce errors
Central Registries - Flow -Receive funding from and report data to either CDC
NPCR, NCI SEER or both
-A registry is never required to enter into a data use
agreement to share de-
identified data, but the registry may require the
recipient to enter one to access files with disclosure
risk
Cancer Committee Required Non- -CA program administrator (admin & budget)
Physician Members -Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Cancer Committee Chair
Members CoC liaison physician & at least one physician
representing each of the dx & tx services:
pathology
diagnostic
radiology surgery
oncology
rad onc (if on staff)
Role of ODS in Cancer Committee Cancer Conference Coordinator
Cancer Registry Quality Coordinator
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