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ATHLETIC TRAINING BOC EXAM (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED THIS YEAR
1. What is the FIRST step in the injury evaluation process?
A. Special tests
B. Observation
C. Palpation
D. Range of motion
Answer: B
Explanation: Observation identifies obvious deformities, swelling, posture, and gait
abnormalities before hands-on assessment.
2. Which type of palpation assesses tissue temperature and tenderness?
A. Deep palpation
B. Light palpation
C. Bimanual palpation
D. Circular palpation
Answer: B
Explanation: Light palpation evaluates skin temperature, tenderness, and superficial
structures.
3. Which test assesses anterior cruciate ligament integrity?
A. Posterior drawer
B. Lachman test
C. McMurray test
D. Valgus stress test
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Answer: B
Explanation: The Lachman test is the most sensitive test for ACL injury.
4. What does a positive valgus stress test at 30° indicate?
A. ACL injury
B. PCL injury
C. MCL injury
D. LCL injury
Answer: C
Explanation: Valgus stress at 30° isolates the medial collateral ligament.
5. Which ROM assessment is performed by the clinician without patient assistance?
A. Active
B. Passive
C. Resisted
D. Functional
Answer: B
Explanation: Passive ROM is performed entirely by the clinician to assess joint mobility.
6. Which finding MOST suggests a fracture?
A. Muscle spasm
B. Ecchymosis
C. Point tenderness over bone
D. Mild swelling
Answer: C
Explanation: Localized bony tenderness strongly suggests fracture.
7. What does manual muscle testing assess?
A. Joint laxity
B. Muscle strength
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C. Bone integrity
D. Nerve conduction
Answer: B
Explanation: MMT grades muscle strength on a standardized scale.
8. Which grade indicates full ROM against gravity with maximal resistance?
A. 3/5
B. 4/5
C. 5/5
D. 2/5
Answer: C
Explanation: A 5/5 grade represents normal strength.
9. Which test assesses meniscal injury of the knee?
A. Lachman
B. Anterior drawer
C. McMurray
D. Patellar grind
Answer: C
Explanation: McMurray’s test stresses the menisci.
10. Which special test evaluates shoulder impingement?
A. Speed’s
B. Neer’s
C. Yergason’s
D. Apprehension
Answer: B
Explanation: Neer’s test compresses the rotator cuff under the acromion.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
ATHLETIC TRAINING BOC EXAM (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED THIS YEAR
1. What is the FIRST step in the injury evaluation process?
A. Special tests
B. Observation
C. Palpation
D. Range of motion
Answer: B
Explanation: Observation identifies obvious deformities, swelling, posture, and gait
abnormalities before hands-on assessment.
2. Which type of palpation assesses tissue temperature and tenderness?
A. Deep palpation
B. Light palpation
C. Bimanual palpation
D. Circular palpation
Answer: B
Explanation: Light palpation evaluates skin temperature, tenderness, and superficial
structures.
3. Which test assesses anterior cruciate ligament integrity?
A. Posterior drawer
B. Lachman test
C. McMurray test
D. Valgus stress test
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Answer: B
Explanation: The Lachman test is the most sensitive test for ACL injury.
4. What does a positive valgus stress test at 30° indicate?
A. ACL injury
B. PCL injury
C. MCL injury
D. LCL injury
Answer: C
Explanation: Valgus stress at 30° isolates the medial collateral ligament.
5. Which ROM assessment is performed by the clinician without patient assistance?
A. Active
B. Passive
C. Resisted
D. Functional
Answer: B
Explanation: Passive ROM is performed entirely by the clinician to assess joint mobility.
6. Which finding MOST suggests a fracture?
A. Muscle spasm
B. Ecchymosis
C. Point tenderness over bone
D. Mild swelling
Answer: C
Explanation: Localized bony tenderness strongly suggests fracture.
7. What does manual muscle testing assess?
A. Joint laxity
B. Muscle strength
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C. Bone integrity
D. Nerve conduction
Answer: B
Explanation: MMT grades muscle strength on a standardized scale.
8. Which grade indicates full ROM against gravity with maximal resistance?
A. 3/5
B. 4/5
C. 5/5
D. 2/5
Answer: C
Explanation: A 5/5 grade represents normal strength.
9. Which test assesses meniscal injury of the knee?
A. Lachman
B. Anterior drawer
C. McMurray
D. Patellar grind
Answer: C
Explanation: McMurray’s test stresses the menisci.
10. Which special test evaluates shoulder impingement?
A. Speed’s
B. Neer’s
C. Yergason’s
D. Apprehension
Answer: B
Explanation: Neer’s test compresses the rotator cuff under the acromion.
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