Who sets the passing standard for OLA questions? The passing standard for each OLA question is established individually and the aggregate rating for your 200 questions defines your passing standard. The passing standard for OLA is criterion referenced OLA is not graded on a curve, nor do we compare your performance to that of your peers. For example, if you are required to answer 52 questions and only answer 50, the two unanswered questions will be considered “forfeited” and counted as incorrect. Questions that are required but unanswered for a given year are called “forfeited questions,” and they count as incorrect responses. After your first evaluation, the annual performance evaluation will occur on January 1 each year for your most recently answered 200 scorable questions. The annual performance evaluation occurs on January 1 after 200 scorable questions have been answered and will impact Part 3 status. Your current cumulative score is updated every Sunday and does not impact your Part 3 status. Your current cumulative score will be available after you have answered at least 52 scorable questions and will include up to 200 of your most recent scorable questions. This is an important characteristic of OLA the radiology community sets the passing standard for each question. The passing standard for each question is established by OLA participants who volunteer as question raters. The OLA passing standard is criterion referenced OLA is not graded on a curve, nor do we compare your performance to that of your peers. To be deemed “ scorable,” and therefore included in your current cumulative score and annual performance evaluation, a question needs at least 50 diplomate responses, 10 question ratings, and acceptable psychometric statistics. Not completing the annual progress requirement leads to forfeited questions. For most, this is 52 questions per year, but it will vary depending on how many certificates you are maintaining. The annual progress requirement is the number of OLA questions that a diplomate needs to answer each year.