Physician Associate KBA Practice Questions 2025 – Answer Strategy & Free Trial

The Knowledge-Based Assessment (KBA) is the first hurdle of the Physician Associate Registration Assessment (PARA). It’s a single 200-item MCQ marathon covering every system in the 2023 curriculum update. Below you’ll find high-yield sample questions, proven answer strategies, and a link to our interactive web app where you can try the full bank free and see how your score stacks up against peers in real time.

Quick KBA Facts for 2025

  • Date: 4 September 2025 (single sitting)
  • Format: 200 best-of-five SBAs, 3 hours
  • Blueprint: Published June 2025 by the Royal College of Physicians
  • Pass mark: Borderline Regression method (≈ 63 % last year)

25 High-Yield Sample Questions

1  Cardiology: A 54-year-old man develops sudden chest pain radiating to the back...

Which investigation is most appropriate first-line?

Answer: CT angiography

Why: Rules out aortic dissection rapidly; echo too slow, CXR non-diagnostic.

⚡️ Ready for the full 7,000-question bank? Head to our web app → app.matrixeducation.co.uk — start a free trial, sit the 200-item mock, and instantly compare your percentile against other PA students.

Step-by-Step Answer Strategy (ACE Method)

  1. Anchor keywords — circle age, time-course, red-flags.
  2. Contrast options — eliminate two clearly wrong answers.
  3. Explain your pick — ask “Why this over the runner-up?”

How to Integrate These Questions Into Your 6-Week Plan

  1. Weeks 1-2: Do 10 questions/day in Tutor Mode inside the Matrix web app.
  2. Weeks 3-4: Switch to 25-question timed blocks (45 min) after dinner.
  3. Week 5: Full 200-item mock — automatic peer percentile shows where you stand.
  4. Week 6: Retake incorrect questions only; focus on ACE steps.

Free Revision Tools

✅ AI Study Planner auto-builds your timetable
✅ 10 k+ flashcards with spaced repetition
✅ Weekly cardio-pulmonary webinar series

Frequently asked questions ⭐️

How many times can I attempt the KBA?

Up to four attempts within five years, in line with GMC guidance.

Can I see how I rank against other students?

Yes—our web app shows your percentile and domain-by-domain breakdown after each mock.

Are calculators allowed in the exam?

Yes—an on-screen calculator is provided; external devices are prohibited.

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