CANCER REGISTRY MANAGEMENT: QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | FROM QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY
WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, Cancer in humans was first seen: Answer: In 2500 B.C.
The word cancer was first used by: Answer: The Greek physician Hippocrates
The term surveillance as applied to public health means: Answer: Monitoring the occurrence of
selected health conditions in the population.
The oldest example of a modern cancer registry is: Answer: The Hamburg Cancer Registry in
Germany
Which of the following are types of cancer registries?
1. Population-based registries
2. State cancer registries
3. Specialty cancer registries
4. Hospital-based cancer registries Answer: 1, 3, and 4
True or False: Every state in the US has a population-based state-wide central cancer registry:
Answer: True
True or False: The National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) Cancer SUrveillance System
(CSS) was authorized by National Cancer Act in 1971. Answer: False
The first code manual used in cancer registries was published by: Answer: ACS - American
Cancer Society
NAACCR's primary role is to represent and serve as a forum for the organization, operation,
quality control, and statistical reporting: Answer: For population-based cancer registries
The frist national cancer registry program was established by: Answer: SEER
The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology is published by: Answer: The World
Health Organization (WHO)
The CTR credential is awarded by: Answer: NCRA
The cancer registry textbook titled CRM: Principles and Practice is published by: Answer:
NCRA
United States Cancer Statistics (USCS) contains data from: Answer: NPCR and SEER
The Self Instructional Manuals for Tumor Registrars series is published by: Answer: SEER
Accreditation for formal education programs that provide entry-level professional preparation
with a major empahsis in CRM is offered by: Answer: NCRA
One of the biggest challenges to cancer registrars will continue to be: Answer: Keeping up with
changes in data collection, coding and reporting standards.
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ANSWERS | FROM QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY
WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, Cancer in humans was first seen: Answer: In 2500 B.C.
The word cancer was first used by: Answer: The Greek physician Hippocrates
The term surveillance as applied to public health means: Answer: Monitoring the occurrence of
selected health conditions in the population.
The oldest example of a modern cancer registry is: Answer: The Hamburg Cancer Registry in
Germany
Which of the following are types of cancer registries?
1. Population-based registries
2. State cancer registries
3. Specialty cancer registries
4. Hospital-based cancer registries Answer: 1, 3, and 4
True or False: Every state in the US has a population-based state-wide central cancer registry:
Answer: True
True or False: The National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) Cancer SUrveillance System
(CSS) was authorized by National Cancer Act in 1971. Answer: False
The first code manual used in cancer registries was published by: Answer: ACS - American
Cancer Society
NAACCR's primary role is to represent and serve as a forum for the organization, operation,
quality control, and statistical reporting: Answer: For population-based cancer registries
The frist national cancer registry program was established by: Answer: SEER
The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology is published by: Answer: The World
Health Organization (WHO)
The CTR credential is awarded by: Answer: NCRA
The cancer registry textbook titled CRM: Principles and Practice is published by: Answer:
NCRA
United States Cancer Statistics (USCS) contains data from: Answer: NPCR and SEER
The Self Instructional Manuals for Tumor Registrars series is published by: Answer: SEER
Accreditation for formal education programs that provide entry-level professional preparation
with a major empahsis in CRM is offered by: Answer: NCRA
One of the biggest challenges to cancer registrars will continue to be: Answer: Keeping up with
changes in data collection, coding and reporting standards.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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