MCQ questions used in VSA pilot (November 2018) now published as a further formative exam paper. Both with and without answers versions attached here

the 2015 Finals Critical appraisal Question paper together with the article and the marking plan. It is recommended that students view the question paper first then the article itself (ignoring the abstract!) and attempt to complete their answer in a timed manner under exam conditions. Having done so they should compare their answer with the article's abstract (page 1 of the article) and the marking plan which clarifies what the marker is asked to look for in your answer.