When are physicals due?

When are physicals due?

• A. 365 days from the last PHA date
• B. 366 days from the last PHA date
• C. 392 days from the last PHA date
• D. 400 days from the last PHA date

Answer: (B)

PHAs are scheduled so that the time between exams is a full year, and the 366-day rule accounts for leap years. By adding 366 days to the last PHA date, the due date stays effectively one year later even when February 29 occurs, avoiding a shorter interval that could happen if you used exactly 365 days. Using 365 days could push the next PHA to fall slightly short of a year during leap-year transitions, which could create gaps in coverage. The 366-day interval keeps the cycle consistently around a year, which is why this option is correct.

PHAs are scheduled so that the time between exams is a full year, and the 366-day rule accounts for leap years. By adding 366 days to the last PHA date, the due date stays effectively one year later even when February 29 occurs, avoiding a shorter interval that could happen if you used exactly 365 days. Using 365 days could push the next PHA to fall slightly short of a year during leap-year transitions, which could create gaps in coverage. The 366-day interval keeps the cycle consistently around a year, which is why this option is correct.