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COMSAE Examination Format
COMSAE Phase 1 & 2
COMSAE Phase 1 and COMSAE Phase 2 examinations contain 176 items, divided into four sections of 44 questions each. All examination questions are single-best-answer, multiple-choice format. Some questions include images or visual exhibits as attachments.
In addition, the following forms contain one or more videos, requiring the use of headphones:
- Phase 1 – ASA107b (COM form)
- ASAi110b (student form)
- Phase 2 – BSA107b (COM form)
- BSAi108b (student form)
COMSAE Phase 3
The COMSAE Phase 3 examination has 200 questions, divided into four sections of 50 questions each. Some questions include images or videos, some of which also have audio. Unlike the actual COMLEX-USA Level 3 examination, Phase 3 does not include avatars or Clinical Decision-Making Cases.
COMSAE Sample Examination
COMSAE Sample Examination
This COMSAE sample examination does not contain videos or audio.
Timing Modes
All Phases of COMSAE have two timing modes. A mode must be selected before launching an examination. Once a mode is selected, it cannot be changed.
Self-Paced Mode
Examinees may proceed at their own pace with no time limit per section.
Timed Mode
Similar to the timing for COMLEX-USA, a maximum of four hours is allowed to complete the COMSAE examination. This mode provides conditions as close as possible to those of COMLEX-USA.
Technical Requirements
| Requirements | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 and higher | Mac OS X 10.14 and higher |
| Supported Browser | Microsoft Edge | Safari 13 and higher |
| Chrome, Edge, and Firefox support are limited to the current version plus one previous version due to forced automatic updates. COMSAE is not intended for mobile devices. |