ODS Exam | Actual Exam Questions & 100%
Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
Certification Exam Prep
Pareto Chart - correct answerdata-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 - correct answerdata-driven tool: a vertical bar graph depicting a frequency
distribution
Run Charts and Control Charts - correct answerdata-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 - correct answerdata-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 (fishbone diagram) - correct answeridea-driven tool - a
diagram that relates a key performance problem (head) to its potential causes (bones).
Also called Ishikawa
Check Sheet - correct answeridea-driven tool - document occurrences of an event over
time (i.e. central registry calling patients for study)
Flow Chart - correct answeridea-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 Quality Improvement - correct answerPDSA/PDCA,
DMAIC, Lean
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) - correct answermeasures the accuracy of the data
, Quality Improvement (QI) - correct answerexamines the causes/processes behind the
inaccuracies and the changes that can be implemented to reduce errors
Central Registries - Flow - correct answer-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-Physician Members - correct answer-CA program
administrator (admin & budget)
-Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Members - correct answerCancer Committee
Chair
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 - correct answerCancer Conference Coordinator
Cancer Registry Quality Coordinator
SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program) - correct answerdata
collection began 1973; geographic areas are selected for inclusion in the SEER
program based on their ability to operate & maintain high quality population based
cancer reporting system
Cancer Committee Members Strongly Recommended but not Required - correct
answerspecialty physicians
registered dietician
pastoral care rep
palliative care professional
rehab services professional
American Cancer Society rep
genetics professional
pharmacist
Cancer Committee Meetings - Frequency & Responsibilities - correct answer-Meet at
least once each calendar QUARTER
-Schedule and reschedule meetings
Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
Certification Exam Prep
Pareto Chart - correct answerdata-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 - correct answerdata-driven tool: a vertical bar graph depicting a frequency
distribution
Run Charts and Control Charts - correct answerdata-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 - correct answerdata-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 (fishbone diagram) - correct answeridea-driven tool - a
diagram that relates a key performance problem (head) to its potential causes (bones).
Also called Ishikawa
Check Sheet - correct answeridea-driven tool - document occurrences of an event over
time (i.e. central registry calling patients for study)
Flow Chart - correct answeridea-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 Quality Improvement - correct answerPDSA/PDCA,
DMAIC, Lean
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) - correct answermeasures the accuracy of the data
, Quality Improvement (QI) - correct answerexamines the causes/processes behind the
inaccuracies and the changes that can be implemented to reduce errors
Central Registries - Flow - correct answer-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-Physician Members - correct answer-CA program
administrator (admin & budget)
-Oncology nurse
-Social worker
-CTR/ODS
Cancer Committee Required Physician Members - correct answerCancer Committee
Chair
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 - correct answerCancer Conference Coordinator
Cancer Registry Quality Coordinator
SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program) - correct answerdata
collection began 1973; geographic areas are selected for inclusion in the SEER
program based on their ability to operate & maintain high quality population based
cancer reporting system
Cancer Committee Members Strongly Recommended but not Required - correct
answerspecialty physicians
registered dietician
pastoral care rep
palliative care professional
rehab services professional
American Cancer Society rep
genetics professional
pharmacist
Cancer Committee Meetings - Frequency & Responsibilities - correct answer-Meet at
least once each calendar QUARTER
-Schedule and reschedule meetings
