🧠 Welcome to the Qbank
Note: This guide is only relevant for users of MSRA and Primary FRCA.
Our Qbank is your go-to space for practising exam-style questions and building your confidence. It’s designed to give you flexible, targeted practice — whether you're starting a fresh session or continuing where you left off — so you can prepare effectively, at your own pace.
🚀 Getting Started
When you login, select "Study" from the header menu to select your resource, or simply select it from the side panel on the Home screen (under "Your exams").
From your Exam Dashboard, click “Qbank” on the right-hand side
If you already have a session in progress, you’ll see the option to:
▶️ Continue your current session
🆕 Start a new session from scratch
🎯 Starting a New Session
Once you choose to start a new session, you’ll be taken to the Qbank filter page, where you can customise your experience.
Here, you can select:
🧪 Specialty areas (e.g. Cardiology, Neurology)
🔁 Question status (e.g. Unseen, Incorrect, Flagged)
⚙️ Other preferences — such as number of questions or timing options
Or, if you want to keep it simple, just leave the default filters in place to work through unseen questions.
When you're ready, click Apply Filter, then hit Start Questions to begin! 📝
📱 Want to download questions for use offline? No problem! You can download sets of questions via our mobile app (note - this isn't available on desktop).
The Questions
When you're working through a session, understanding the layout of the questions will help you make the most of each attempt — whether you're aiming to practise under exam conditions or learn as you go.
Here’s a breakdown of what each section does:
1. 🧭 Your Progress Tracker
Stay on top of your session at a glance:
Question Number: See exactly where you are — for example, “Question 3 of 50”.
Progress Bar:
✅ Correct = Green
❌ Incorrect = Red
This helps you pace your revision and quickly track how you're doing.
2. 🩺 The Question
In the centre of the page, you’ll find the full question — starting with a clinical scenario followed by a single best answer prompt.
Take your time to read through it carefully — it’s written in a style that closely mirrors what you'll see in the real exam.
💡 Top tip: Try reading the bolded question prompt first — it can help you focus on the most relevant details as you read the scenario.
Answer Options: You’ll see five possible answers. You can change your choice as often as you like — nothing is final until you click Submit.
3. 🧰 Helpful Tools & Extras
Boost your learning with these built-in tools:
Normal Values: Automatically shown when relevant — especially useful for interpreting lab results or vital signs.
Show Clues: Use this optional toggle to highlight key words or phrases in the question that guide you toward the correct answer — ideal for early-stage revision.
- Calculator: When available, open the dropdown calculator to work out calculations quickly and easily.
4. 🚀 Submit your Answer
Once you’ve selected your answer:
Submit Button:
Click Submit to confirm your choice and move to the next question. You won’t be able to go back, so make sure you're happy with your answer.
Whether you're revisiting tricky topics or testing new ones, the Qbank gives you control over how and what you revise — so you can make every session count.
The Explanations
After submitting a question, you'll be taken to the Explanation — this is where you’ll get instant feedback, learn from your mistakes, and track how others performed too.
1. 🧠 Explanation
Get instant insights to support your learning:
Correct Answer Highlighted: The correct answer will always be shown in green.
Your Answer (if Incorrect): Highlighted in red, so you can easily compare your choice to the correct one.
Answer Explanations: We provide explanations to all answers to maximise the opportunity for learning.
⚙️ Want to change the order? You can adjust this through the Cog Wheel icon.
2.🛠️ Tools & Insights
Make the most of every question with helpful features at your fingertips:
Peer Responses: See how others answered, including the percentage for each option.
More Questions Like This: Feel like answering more questions on the given topic, click this to start a short session.
Session Progress: Track how many questions you’ve answered correctly, incorrectly, and your total progress so far.
Textbook: Tap the textbook icon for an in-depth, expanded explanation in a new tab
3. 📋 Session Controls & Extras
Stay in control and customise your experience:
Next / Previous Buttons: Move back or forward through your session at your own pace.
Tag & Note: Add a personal note or tag for future reference — ideal for reminders or quick summaries.
Leave Feedback: Noticed an error or want to suggest something? Use the speech bubble to let us know.
Question ID: Every question has a unique number — search for it anytime using # followed by the ID.
Rate This Question: Leave a star rating to share your thoughts — our writers love feedback!
End Session: Ready to wrap up? Click “End Session” to close and review your performance — you can return later from your Activity tab.
📊 The Session Summary
Once you click End Session, you’ll be taken to the Session Summary — this gives you a quick and detailed snapshot of your performance so far. It’s your hub for reviewing, reflecting, or continuing your session.
1. 🔝 Your Session Controls & Progress
Stay in control of your session with everything you need right at the top:
Progress Bar: A colour-coded bar shows your performance at a glance:
✅ Correct (green), ❌ Incorrect (red), and ⏳ Unanswered (grey).Finish & Submit: Ready to wrap up? Click this button to end the session and head to the full explanation review for every question.
Continue: Not finished yet? Jump straight back into your session from where you left off.
Dashboard: Head back to your main Exam Dashboard at any time — your session progress is always saved.
Start New Session: Ready for a new challenge? This button takes you back to the Qbank filter page to begin again.
Review All Answers: View every question with detailed explanations — great for a full recap.
Review Incorrect Only: Focus just on the questions you got wrong to target weaker areas efficiently.
2. 📊 Your Performance Breakdown
Get a visual overview of how your session is going with these handy charts:
Progress Wheel: See how many questions you’ve completed versus how many are left to go.
Time Taken Wheel: Monitor how long you've spent on the session overall, and your average time per question — ideal for practising under timed conditions.
Answered vs Remaining: A quick summary of how many questions you’ve attempted compared to those still unanswered — helpful before submitting your session.
🎓 You're All Set to Master the Qbank!
Whether you’re building confidence with textbook-style explanations, sharpening your timing with past papers, or reviewing every answer in detail — the Qbank is designed to support every stage of your revision.
Remember:
Use shorter sessions (50–100 questions) for smoother progress and easier syncing across devices
Review your performance regularly to spot patterns and guide your next steps
And most importantly — take it one question at a time!
If you ever get stuck or something doesn’t look right, our support team is just a message away.
Good luck with your prep — you’ve got this 💪