Pharmacovigilance Mock Test
15 Easy · 20 Medium · 15 Hard questions with a live timer, instant score and full solutions.
- Free, no payment
- Answers explained after submit
- Certificate for 45+ correct
Pharmacovigilance (drug safety) is one of the most in-demand career options for B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D graduates. PV interviews test ADR classification, case processing, seriousness criteria, MedDRA coding, causality assessment, reporting timelines and signal detection.
This free Pharmacovigilance mock test has 50 MCQs in a computer-based test screen with a 60-minute timer and question palette. After you submit, you get your score, a section-wise analysis and an explanation for every answer.
Pharmacovigilance Mock Test: Exam Pattern
The Pharmacovigilance mock test follows the computer-based test (CBT) pattern used in competitive pharmacy exams. Questions are grouped into three sections by difficulty so you can see exactly where you are strong and where you need more revision.
- Real exam screen with a countdown timer, question palette and mark-for-review.
- Answers stay hidden until you submit, just like the actual exam.
- Instant score card with section-wise analysis.
- Every question explained, with separate tabs for correct, incorrect and unattempted questions.
- Questions and options are shuffled on every attempt.
Topics Covered in the Pharmacovigilance Mock Test
- Basics of pharmacovigilance: definitions, ADR, AE, SAE, thalidomide tragedy, PvPI, WHO Uppsala Monitoring Centre and VigiBase
- Case processing: ICSR minimum criteria, seriousness criteria, expectedness, Day 0, expedited timelines (7 and 15 days)
- ADR classification: Type A to F reactions, dechallenge and rechallenge
- Causality and coding: WHO-UMC causality categories, Naranjo scale, MedDRA hierarchy
- Aggregate reports and risk management: PSUR, PBRER, DSUR, RMP, REMS, QPPV and PSMF
- Signal detection and guidelines: PRR, ROR, Bayesian IC, ICH E2A, E2B(R3), E2C(R2), E2E, E2F, EU GVP modules
Who Should Take This Pharmacovigilance Test?
- B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D and life science graduates
- Freshers preparing for drug safety associate and case processing interviews
- Clinical research and medical writing aspirants
- Professionals preparing for PV training assessments
Pharmacovigilance Sample Questions with Answers
Here are three sample questions from the Easy section. The full test has 50 questions across Easy, Medium and Hard levels.
Q1. Pharmacovigilance is concerned with:
- A. Drug pricing
- B. Detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects
- C. Drug marketing
- D. Drug discovery
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Answer: B. Detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects
PV is the science and activities relating to drug safety.
Q2. ADR stands for:
- A. Applied Drug Research
- B. Allergic Drug Response
- C. Adverse Drug Reaction
- D. Adverse Dose Rate
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Answer: C. Adverse Drug Reaction
An ADR is a noxious, unintended response to a drug at normal doses.
Q3. India’s Pharmacovigilance Programme (PvPI) is coordinated by:
- A. CDSCO
- B. ICMR
- C. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission
- D. NPPA
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Answer: C. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission
IPC, Ghaziabad, is the National Coordination Centre for PvPI.
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Get a Free Pharmacovigilance Certificate
Answer at least 45 of 50 questions correctly and you instantly receive a Certificate of Achievement in Pharmacovigilance from Pharma Career Updates. The certificate shows your name, college, qualification and score, and has a unique certificate number with a QR code that anyone can scan to verify it.
- Download it as an image or PDF.
- Add it to the Licenses & certifications section of your LinkedIn profile in one click.
- Attach it to your resume and job applications.
- Challenge your friends to beat your score.
How to Prepare for Pharmacovigilance: 5 Tips
- Learn the four minimum criteria for a valid ICSR and the six seriousness criteria; they appear in every PV interview.
- Memorise reporting timelines: 7 days for fatal or life-threatening SUSARs, 15 days for other SUSARs.
- Revise the MedDRA hierarchy (SOC, HLGT, HLT, PT, LLT) and the WHO-UMC causality categories.
- Make a table of ICH E2 guidelines and what each one covers.
- Retake the test after studying the explanations until you can score 45+ consistently.
Pharmacovigilance Mock Test: FAQs
Is the Pharmacovigilance mock test free?
Yes. The test, solutions and certificate are completely free.
Is this test useful for drug safety job interviews?
Yes. It covers ICSR processing, seriousness, causality assessment, MedDRA, aggregate reports, signal detection and ICH E2 guidelines, which are core PV interview topics.
What is the pattern of the test?
50 MCQs (15 Easy, 20 Medium, 15 Hard), 60 minutes, 1 mark per correct answer and no negative marking.
How do I get the Pharmacovigilance certificate?
Score 45 or more to unlock a Certificate of Achievement you can download, verify with its QR code and add to LinkedIn.
Can I take the test on my phone?
Yes. The test works on mobile, tablet and desktop. It opens in full screen, so do not switch apps until you submit.
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50 questions, 60 minutes, instant results and a free certificate for 45+ marks.