RACGP exam questions explained: how examiners design questions in 2026
Jul 18, 2026
RACGP exam preparation improves significantly when candidates understand how questions are written. RACGP exam questions are not random - they are designed around key clinical decisions.
“Every RACGP question is designed to test a decision, not knowledge alone.” - A/Prof George Eskander
How RACGP exam questions are structured
Each question usually contains:
- a clinical scenario
- a key decision point
- multiple plausible options
- one safest answer
Each question tests a specific action.
What RACGP examiners are testing
- recognition of risk
- prioritisation of management
- safe clinical decisions
- application of guidelines
Candidates must focus on what the question is really asking, not just what the topic appears to be.
How to get better at RACGP exam questions
The most effective approach is to practise across formats. Candidates often improve fastest when they combine broad RACGP exam preparation with repeated work in the RACGP AKT exam bank and targeted RACGP KFP exam practice.
Conclusion
Understanding how RACGP exam questions are designed improves both accuracy and confidence.
