PLAB 2 Practice Test
Updated for October 2026Important: The PLAB 2 examination requires thorough understanding of all core subject areas. Review the official UK exam guidelines and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements before scheduling your test date.
What are the key eligibility requirements for the PLAB 2?
Candidates must meet the educational and professional requirements set by the UK certification body. Check official prerequisites before applying.
Start FREE TestWhat is the best strategy for PLAB 2 exam preparation?
Combine official study materials with practice tests, focus on weak areas, and create a structured revision timetable leading up to exam day.
Start FREE TestHow is the PLAB 2 exam scored?
The PLAB 2 uses a standardised scoring system. Results are typically provided as pass/fail, with detailed score reports available for each domain area.
Start FREE TestWhat should I bring on PLAB 2 exam day?
Bring valid photo identification, your exam confirmation, and any approved materials. Arrive early and review the testing centre rules beforehand.
Start FREE TestPLAB 2 Study Tips
- Create a structured study schedule at least 4-6 weeks before your PLAB 2 exam date.
- Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorising answers for the PLAB Part 2 Clinical OSCE Examination.
- Use our free practice tests to identify weak areas and track your progress over time.
- Review the official PLAB 2 exam syllabus to ensure complete topic coverage.
- Take timed practice sessions to build your exam pace and reduce test-day anxiety.
PLAB 2 Practice Test Questions
Prepare for the PLAB 2 - Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board Part 2 exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
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- ✓Valid government-issued photo identification
- ✓Exam booking confirmation or admission notice
- ✓Approved calculator (if permitted)
- ✓Water bottle (clear, no labels)
- ✓Arrive 30 minutes before scheduled time
- ✓Know the test centre location and parking
- ✓Review key formulas or concepts the night before
- ✓Get a good night's sleep before exam day
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Sample PLAB 2 Practice Questions
Try these questions from our free PLAB 2 practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
In a PLAB 2 station, you are taking a sexual health history. According to best practice, which of the following is the most appropriate opening approach?
- A. Skip the sexual history as it may embarrass the patient
- B. Normalise the questions by explaining that you ask all patients these questions as part of a routine assessment, then ask open questions about partners, practices, and protection
- C. Ask directly about sexually transmitted infections without context
- D. Only take a sexual history if the patient volunteers the information
Answer: B. Normalise the questions by explaining that you ask all patients these questions as part of a routine assessment, then ask open questions about partners, practices, and protection
Best practice involves normalising the conversation ('I ask these questions to all patients'), ensuring privacy, and using the framework of partners, practices, and protection (contraception, condom use). Open, non-judgemental questioning and using the patient's own language is essential.
You are performing a knee examination in a PLAB 2 station. You perform the anterior drawer test and find excessive anterior translation of the tibia on the femur. Which structure is most likely damaged?
- A. Posterior cruciate ligament
- B. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
- C. Medial meniscus
- D. Lateral collateral ligament
Answer: B. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
The anterior drawer test assesses the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Excessive forward movement of the tibia relative to the femur indicates ACL rupture. Lachman's test is more sensitive for ACL injuries. The posterior drawer test assesses the posterior cruciate ligament.
A patient presents with a 6-week history of weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, and a lump in their neck. Which additional history questions are most important?
- A. Ask about recent stress and diet
- B. Ask about fever, pruritis, alcohol-induced pain in the lump, family history of malignancy, travel to TB-endemic areas, and full systematic review for malignancy symptoms
- C. Ask about hydration and sleep quality only
- D. Ask about recent viral illnesses only
Answer: B. Ask about fever, pruritis, alcohol-induced pain in the lump, family history of malignancy, travel to TB-endemic areas, and full systematic review for malignancy symptoms
Constitutional B symptoms (weight loss, night sweats, fever) with a neck lump raise concern for lymphoma. Important questions: fever pattern (Pel-Ebstein in Hodgkin's), pruritus, alcohol-induced pain (Hodgkin's), occupational exposures, travel (TB), family history of malignancy, and full systems review for primary malignancy with nodal spread.
A patient presents with a 3-month history of weight loss. In the OSCE history, which system-specific red flag questions should you prioritise?
- A. Ask only about diet and exercise habits
- B. Screen for malignancy red flags across systems: night sweats, haemoptysis, change in bowel habit, haematuria, lumps, dysphagia, and post-menopausal bleeding
- C. Focus exclusively on mental health screening
- D. Ask about travel history only
Answer: B. Screen for malignancy red flags across systems: night sweats, haemoptysis, change in bowel habit, haematuria, lumps, dysphagia, and post-menopausal bleeding
Unexplained weight loss is a red flag for malignancy. A systematic review of cancer-related symptoms across all body systems is essential — respiratory, GI, urological, gynaecological, and haematological. Night sweats and fatigue also suggest lymphoma. This approach ensures no serious cause is missed.
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