CLC CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM 3
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ The scheduling technique of clustering similar procedures is
known as which of the following?
Categorization
Modified wave
Triage
Stream
Open hours. Answer: Categorization
◉ The patient should stand how many feet from the Snellen eye
chart when a standard visual acuity examination is performed?
20
15
5
10
25. Answer: 20
◉ Which of the following is a third-party insurance plan that is
funded by the federal government?
,Physician Mutual
Aetna
Starmark
Blue Cross
TRICARE. Answer: TRICARE
◉ Which of the following medical specialists is most likely to use a
colposcope?
Gynecologist
Urologist
Proctologist
Gastroenterologist
Radiologist. Answer: Gynecologist
◉ Which of the following acts established the federal agency known
as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
Equal Pay Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Civil Rights Act
Age Discrimination Act. Answer: Civil Rights Ac
,◉ Which of the following muscles extends the legs?
Gastrocnemius
Sartorius
Quadriceps femoris
Tibialis anterior
Tricep. Answer: Quadriceps femoris
◉ In physician's office laboratories (POL), the degree of federal or
state regulation depends on which of the following?
Types of materials used
Number of tests performed
Training of employees
Complexity of tests performed
Physician's specialty. Answer: Complexity of tests performed
◉ The length of time to retain patient files is
up to the receptionist.
different for each medical office.
five years.
one year.
six months.. Answer: different for each medical office.
, ◉ High power, low power, and oil immersion describe which of the
following parts of a compound microscope?
Binocular lenses
Monocular lens
Condenser
Objective lenses. Answer: Objective lenses
◉ Which of the following medical terms refers to an area toward the
back?
Ventral
Proximal
Distal
Medical
Dorsal. Answer: Dorsal
◉ The medical assistant calls the endocrinologist to schedule an
appointment for a patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
of the following appointment times should the medical assistant
request?
Last appointment at the end of the day
Mid-afternoon appointment
Last appointment before lunch
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ The scheduling technique of clustering similar procedures is
known as which of the following?
Categorization
Modified wave
Triage
Stream
Open hours. Answer: Categorization
◉ The patient should stand how many feet from the Snellen eye
chart when a standard visual acuity examination is performed?
20
15
5
10
25. Answer: 20
◉ Which of the following is a third-party insurance plan that is
funded by the federal government?
,Physician Mutual
Aetna
Starmark
Blue Cross
TRICARE. Answer: TRICARE
◉ Which of the following medical specialists is most likely to use a
colposcope?
Gynecologist
Urologist
Proctologist
Gastroenterologist
Radiologist. Answer: Gynecologist
◉ Which of the following acts established the federal agency known
as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
Equal Pay Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Civil Rights Act
Age Discrimination Act. Answer: Civil Rights Ac
,◉ Which of the following muscles extends the legs?
Gastrocnemius
Sartorius
Quadriceps femoris
Tibialis anterior
Tricep. Answer: Quadriceps femoris
◉ In physician's office laboratories (POL), the degree of federal or
state regulation depends on which of the following?
Types of materials used
Number of tests performed
Training of employees
Complexity of tests performed
Physician's specialty. Answer: Complexity of tests performed
◉ The length of time to retain patient files is
up to the receptionist.
different for each medical office.
five years.
one year.
six months.. Answer: different for each medical office.
, ◉ High power, low power, and oil immersion describe which of the
following parts of a compound microscope?
Binocular lenses
Monocular lens
Condenser
Objective lenses. Answer: Objective lenses
◉ Which of the following medical terms refers to an area toward the
back?
Ventral
Proximal
Distal
Medical
Dorsal. Answer: Dorsal
◉ The medical assistant calls the endocrinologist to schedule an
appointment for a patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
of the following appointment times should the medical assistant
request?
Last appointment at the end of the day
Mid-afternoon appointment
Last appointment before lunch
