This may be a stupid question, but...

[katrinadams9]

are the blocks on the actual Step II exam 46 or 50 questions long? I can't find it on the USMLE/NBME website anywhere. I just want to make sure I'm pacing myself right, since all the practice materials (NBME exams, USMLEWorld, etc) are 46 questions long...

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[AbuJadenDO]

dude

 

[normansatx]

There are 8-46 question blocks with 15 minute breaks between with some time for lunch. I was wondering the same thing when I was using UW.

 

[MonkeyRalph]

i don't know where you took it, but at most testing centers, there's only 1 hour of total break time throughout the day, including lunch, tutorial, and bathroom breaks. if u took 15 mins of break time after each block, you'd be out of break time before lunch.

 

[normansatx]

I dont know the exact amount of time between blocks. I would take two 46 question blocks, take a 10-15 minute break, two more then lunch, two more then another break, then two more and done. Also, you can skip the pointless tutorial and buy yourself more break time.

 

[JayZee]

yeah, you're break time totally adds up if you don't use all 60 min per block. I had a full hour for lunch and I took an extra little breather between sections 7 and 8.

 

[DebDynamite]

okay, so there are EIGHT blocks? For some reason, I've been thinking all week that there are NINE blocks....(no I have not read any NBME material yet- that's Friday as I'm taking it Saturday). Awesome!

 

[superoxide]

okay, so there are EIGHT blocks? For some reason, I've been thinking all week that there are NINE blocks....(no I have not read any NBME material yet- that's Friday as I'm taking it Saturday). Awesome!

Yes, 8 blocks (46 questions per block)

 

[DebDynamite]

Yes, 8 blocks (46 questions per block)

Well, I'll be....
You know, somehow this makes things sound easier in my feeble brain.

 

[katrinadams9]

Thanks for the quick response everyone. 🙂

 

[Duchenne's]

So, 8 blocks of 46 questions each.... But how much time is given for each block?

 

[MonkeyRalph]

1 hour for each block and 1 hour for breaks, hence the 9 hour test day.

 

[AbuJadenDO]

the intro to the new edition of kaplan qbook describes the test day as 7 blocks of 50 questions...hmmm
wonder why you guys say otherwide

 

[superoxide]

the intro to the new edition of kaplan qbook describes the test day as 7 blocks of 50 questions...hmmm
wonder why you guys say otherwide

Step 1: 7 blocks (50 questions each)
Step 2: 8 blocks (on average 46 questions each, but it can vary, because there are also matching type questions on Step 2)

 

[AbuJadenDO]

Step 1: 7 blocks (50 questions each)
Step 2: 8 blocks (on average 46 questions each, but it can vary, because there are also matching type questions on Step 2)

Kaplan USMLE step 2 ck qbook 3rd edition: page 31--"you have a total of 8 hours to complete 350 questions in 50 question blocks"

 

[lord_jeebus]

Kaplan USMLE step 2 ck qbook 3rd edition: page 31--"you have a total of 8 hours to complete 350 questions in 50 question blocks"

Kaplan USMLE step 2 ck qbook 3rd edition: WRONG

 

[superoxide]

Kaplan USMLE step 2 ck qbook 3rd edition: page 31--"you have a total of 8 hours to complete 350 questions in 50 question blocks"

According to Step 2 CK First Aid (2006):

"It is a computerized test of the clinical sciences consisting of 370 multiple choice questions and divided into eight blocks"

According to kaplan website:

"The Step 2 CK exam contains 370 questions and spans 9 hours of testing (including an hour of break time). It is administered as eight, 1-hour "blocks" of 46 questions each."


I don't know why Qbook is saying that. 😕 Since all the practice material provided by the NBME (self-assessment tests/USMLE CD etc) and USMLEWORLD Qbank all follow the 46 question format, it's safe to assume that the real deal is going to be something very similar.

 

[AbuJadenDO]

According to Step 2 CK First Aid (2006):

"It is a computerized test of the clinical sciences consisting of 370 multiple choice questions and divided into eight blocks"

According to kaplan website:

"The Step 2 CK exam contains 370 questions and spans 9 hours of testing (including an hour of break time). It is administered as eight, 1-hour "blocks" of 46 questions each."


I don't know why Qbook is saying that. 😕 Since all the practice material provided by the NBME (self-assessment tests/USMLE CD etc) and USMLEWORLD Qbank all follow the 46 question format, it's safe to assume that the real deal is going to be something very similar.

i agree dude
just tellin u what the book says

 

[superoxide]

i agree dude
just tellin u what the book says

I know. I just think that the information in Qbook is wrong.