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20-FL-X Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Exam
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES JUST RELEASED
20-FL-X Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Exam, covering Florida Statutes Chapter 499, Florida
Administrative Code 61N-1, DSCSA, and DBPR regulations.
1. A wholesale distributor receives a shipment of prescription drugs that appears to have been stored in
a flooded warehouse. The outer cartons are stained and warped. Under Florida law, how should these
products be classified?
A) Misbranded
B) Counterfeit
C) Adulterated
D) Lawfully distributed
Answer: C
Rationale: Products contaminated or held under unsafe conditions (such as flooding) are considered
adulterated under Chapter 499 .
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2. A CDR is reviewing records and finds that a transaction with a new pharmacy buyer was completed
without verifying the buyer’s license status. What is the most immediate required action?
A) No action needed if the sale was under $500
B) Report the sale to the DEA within 10 days
C) Document the verification attempt and cease future sales until verified
D) Destroy all records related to the transaction
Answer: C
Rationale: A distributor must verify the buyer’s license status before shipping; future sales require
verification .
3. A prescription drug wholesale distributor permit cannot be issued to the same address as which type
of facility?
A) A nuclear pharmacy
B) A pharmacy licensed under Chapter 465
C) A physician's office
D) A veterinary clinic
Answer: B
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Rationale: A prescription drug wholesale distributor permit cannot be issued to the same address as a
pharmacy licensed under Chapter 465, with the exception of a nuclear pharmacy .
4. A CDR’s license is set to expire at the end of this month. If the license is not renewed, when must the
CDR cease all activities?
A) 90 days after expiration
B) 60 days after expiration
C) Immediately upon expiration (no grace period for practice)
D) 30 days after expiration with late fee
Answer: C
Rationale: An expired license is not valid. CDR activities must cease until the license is properly renewed .
5. During a DBPR inspection, the inspector arrives and the facility manager refuses entry, citing a “busy
day.” What is this action called under Florida regulations?
A) Lawful refusal
B) Constructive refusal
C) Administrative delay
D) Discretionary exclusion
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Answer: B
Rationale: Constructive refusal occurs when a permit holder blocks the inspector’s lawful entry, leading
to penalties .
6. What is the minimum age requirement to become a Certified Designated Representative (CDR) in
Florida?
A) 21 years old
B) 25 years old
C) 18 years old
D) No statutory minimum age
Answer: C
Rationale: The statutory minimum age for CDR licensure in Florida is 18 years old .
7. A CDR changes employment from one wholesale distributor to another. By when must the
department be notified of this change?
A) 5 business days
B) 15 calendar days
C) 30 calendar days
20-FL-X Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Exam
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES JUST RELEASED
20-FL-X Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Exam, covering Florida Statutes Chapter 499, Florida
Administrative Code 61N-1, DSCSA, and DBPR regulations.
1. A wholesale distributor receives a shipment of prescription drugs that appears to have been stored in
a flooded warehouse. The outer cartons are stained and warped. Under Florida law, how should these
products be classified?
A) Misbranded
B) Counterfeit
C) Adulterated
D) Lawfully distributed
Answer: C
Rationale: Products contaminated or held under unsafe conditions (such as flooding) are considered
adulterated under Chapter 499 .
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2. A CDR is reviewing records and finds that a transaction with a new pharmacy buyer was completed
without verifying the buyer’s license status. What is the most immediate required action?
A) No action needed if the sale was under $500
B) Report the sale to the DEA within 10 days
C) Document the verification attempt and cease future sales until verified
D) Destroy all records related to the transaction
Answer: C
Rationale: A distributor must verify the buyer’s license status before shipping; future sales require
verification .
3. A prescription drug wholesale distributor permit cannot be issued to the same address as which type
of facility?
A) A nuclear pharmacy
B) A pharmacy licensed under Chapter 465
C) A physician's office
D) A veterinary clinic
Answer: B
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Rationale: A prescription drug wholesale distributor permit cannot be issued to the same address as a
pharmacy licensed under Chapter 465, with the exception of a nuclear pharmacy .
4. A CDR’s license is set to expire at the end of this month. If the license is not renewed, when must the
CDR cease all activities?
A) 90 days after expiration
B) 60 days after expiration
C) Immediately upon expiration (no grace period for practice)
D) 30 days after expiration with late fee
Answer: C
Rationale: An expired license is not valid. CDR activities must cease until the license is properly renewed .
5. During a DBPR inspection, the inspector arrives and the facility manager refuses entry, citing a “busy
day.” What is this action called under Florida regulations?
A) Lawful refusal
B) Constructive refusal
C) Administrative delay
D) Discretionary exclusion
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Answer: B
Rationale: Constructive refusal occurs when a permit holder blocks the inspector’s lawful entry, leading
to penalties .
6. What is the minimum age requirement to become a Certified Designated Representative (CDR) in
Florida?
A) 21 years old
B) 25 years old
C) 18 years old
D) No statutory minimum age
Answer: C
Rationale: The statutory minimum age for CDR licensure in Florida is 18 years old .
7. A CDR changes employment from one wholesale distributor to another. By when must the
department be notified of this change?
A) 5 business days
B) 15 calendar days
C) 30 calendar days
