PKA COMP EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED ANSWERS 2026
Which CT landmark is required for Mako PKA 3.0 but was not previously required for
PKA 2.5 - ANSWERSFemur knee center
Where in the software can you enable the burr only workflow by deselecting the planarr
workflow box in the Mako partial knee 3.0 - ANSWERSSurgeon preferences
Mako PKA 3.0 plan can be opened in Mako 2.5 - ANSWERSFalse
A Mako PKA 2.5 plan can be opened in a Mako PKA 3.0 - ANSWERSTrue
If a surgeon chooses to switch from a PF procedure to a Bicomp procedure
intraoperatively on which page does an MPS need to change the implant -
ANSWERSPatient info page
How does the Mako PKA 3.0 application appear in the guidance module -
ANSWERSPKA MICS
How does the Mako 2.5 application appear in the guidance module? - ANSWERSPKA
BURR
What workflow is recommended for a lateral procedure in Mako PKA 3.0 -
ANSWERSBurr (smaller surface area)
How far does the component move when clicking the translational arrows? -
ANSWERS.25 mm
The same plan can be used for a Mako PKA 3.0 and TKA case - ANSWERSFalse
The average thickness of healthy cartilage is - ANSWERS2 mm
In Mako PKA 3.0 Rio registration is performed with the registration tool and the end
effector array - ANSWERSTrue
Which array is required for hip center - ANSWERSFemoral array
Mako PKA is approved for use with Stryker's leg positioner and Self tractors -
ANSWERSTrue
Rio set up is required for the burr only workflow - ANSWERSFalse
, Array stabilizers must always be used in the Mako PKA 3.0 application -
ANSWERSTrue
In the planar workflow, how is the robotic arm positioned for Rio registration in Mako
PKA 3.0 - ANSWERSRio set up position, optimal cutting position
One of the recommended bone pin applications for Mako PKA 3.0 is 3.2 x 110 for tibia
and 3.2 x 140 for femur - ANSWERSTrue
During probe check for Mako PKA 3.0 verifying the probe does not require you to press
capture - ANSWERSTrue
During bone registration, the pattern for medial uni is identical to the pattern for a medial
bicomp - ANSWERSFalse (anterior points to map for PF)
After bone registration is completed, placing the green probe into the checkpoint will
provide live checkpoint result - ANSWERSTrue
There is a planar probe option to check the depth of resection for Mako PKA 3.0 -
ANSWERSFalse
The mics is a high torque cutting tool - ANSWERSTrue
When Burr only workflow is selected, the robotic arm can only be positioned on the non-
operative side - ANSWERSFalse
When attaching the irrigation clip, how do you instruct the scrub tech to orient the
irrigation clip? - ANSWERSArrow pointing towards the burr tip
What attachments are used for Mako PKA 3.0 planar workflow - ANSWERSRotary
attachment, sagittal saw attachment
When Burr only workflow is selected, the robot can be placed on the operative or non-
operative side - ANSWERSTrue
If the long guard and rotary attachment are assembled properly, laser markings, or
black lines on each will match - ANSWERSTrue
When Burr only workflow is selected, the robotic arm can only be positioned on the
operative side - ANSWERSFalse
In Mako PKA 3.0 Rio registration is performed with the burr tool and the end effector
array - ANSWERSFalse
During gap balancing the surgeon wishes to tighten flexion poses what is a possible
solution (translation) - ANSWERSTranslate femur posteriorly
WITH DETAILED ANSWERS 2026
Which CT landmark is required for Mako PKA 3.0 but was not previously required for
PKA 2.5 - ANSWERSFemur knee center
Where in the software can you enable the burr only workflow by deselecting the planarr
workflow box in the Mako partial knee 3.0 - ANSWERSSurgeon preferences
Mako PKA 3.0 plan can be opened in Mako 2.5 - ANSWERSFalse
A Mako PKA 2.5 plan can be opened in a Mako PKA 3.0 - ANSWERSTrue
If a surgeon chooses to switch from a PF procedure to a Bicomp procedure
intraoperatively on which page does an MPS need to change the implant -
ANSWERSPatient info page
How does the Mako PKA 3.0 application appear in the guidance module -
ANSWERSPKA MICS
How does the Mako 2.5 application appear in the guidance module? - ANSWERSPKA
BURR
What workflow is recommended for a lateral procedure in Mako PKA 3.0 -
ANSWERSBurr (smaller surface area)
How far does the component move when clicking the translational arrows? -
ANSWERS.25 mm
The same plan can be used for a Mako PKA 3.0 and TKA case - ANSWERSFalse
The average thickness of healthy cartilage is - ANSWERS2 mm
In Mako PKA 3.0 Rio registration is performed with the registration tool and the end
effector array - ANSWERSTrue
Which array is required for hip center - ANSWERSFemoral array
Mako PKA is approved for use with Stryker's leg positioner and Self tractors -
ANSWERSTrue
Rio set up is required for the burr only workflow - ANSWERSFalse
, Array stabilizers must always be used in the Mako PKA 3.0 application -
ANSWERSTrue
In the planar workflow, how is the robotic arm positioned for Rio registration in Mako
PKA 3.0 - ANSWERSRio set up position, optimal cutting position
One of the recommended bone pin applications for Mako PKA 3.0 is 3.2 x 110 for tibia
and 3.2 x 140 for femur - ANSWERSTrue
During probe check for Mako PKA 3.0 verifying the probe does not require you to press
capture - ANSWERSTrue
During bone registration, the pattern for medial uni is identical to the pattern for a medial
bicomp - ANSWERSFalse (anterior points to map for PF)
After bone registration is completed, placing the green probe into the checkpoint will
provide live checkpoint result - ANSWERSTrue
There is a planar probe option to check the depth of resection for Mako PKA 3.0 -
ANSWERSFalse
The mics is a high torque cutting tool - ANSWERSTrue
When Burr only workflow is selected, the robotic arm can only be positioned on the non-
operative side - ANSWERSFalse
When attaching the irrigation clip, how do you instruct the scrub tech to orient the
irrigation clip? - ANSWERSArrow pointing towards the burr tip
What attachments are used for Mako PKA 3.0 planar workflow - ANSWERSRotary
attachment, sagittal saw attachment
When Burr only workflow is selected, the robot can be placed on the operative or non-
operative side - ANSWERSTrue
If the long guard and rotary attachment are assembled properly, laser markings, or
black lines on each will match - ANSWERSTrue
When Burr only workflow is selected, the robotic arm can only be positioned on the
operative side - ANSWERSFalse
In Mako PKA 3.0 Rio registration is performed with the burr tool and the end effector
array - ANSWERSFalse
During gap balancing the surgeon wishes to tighten flexion poses what is a possible
solution (translation) - ANSWERSTranslate femur posteriorly
