Adult CPR & AED Certification Exam

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Certification Exam: What to Expect

You’ve completed the training for Adult CPR & AED, including how to perform chest compressions, provide rescue breaths, and use an Automated External Defibrillator. The certification exam is your final step—it’s designed to ensure
you’re ready to respond when it matters most.

After passing, you’ll receive an official Adult CPR & AED certification card confirming your successful completion. Before starting, take a moment to review the exam format and expectations below.

Exam Overview

  • 40 Questions – A mix of multiple-choice and true/false covering all core CPR & AED topics.
  • Every Exam is Unique – Questions are randomized each time.
  • 60-Minute Time Limit – You’ll need to complete the exam in one sitting.
  • All Questions Required – You must answer every question before submitting.
  • Immediate Feedback – Each answer includes a brief explanation to support your learning.
  • Passing Score: 75% – That’s the benchmark to earn your certification.
  • Three Attempts – You get up to three tries before a short review break is required.

What to Keep in Mind

  • Work Solo – No notes or external help. Rely on what you’ve learned.
  • One Sitting – Once you begin, plan to finish. There’s no save and return option.
  • Tech Check – Use a stable internet connection and a fully charged device.
  • Stay Focused – You can revisit and revise answers before submitting.
  • Submit with Confidence – Review carefully, then click submit when you’re ready.

What Happens Next?

  • Passed? You’ll be eligible to receive your official certification card—congrats!
  • Didn’t pass? No worries. You can try again up to three times before a review pause is required.

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What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

Which of the following is the first step in the Chain of Survival?

What is the compression-to-breath ratio for a single rescuer in infant CPR?

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

For single-rescuer CPR on an adult, the ratio of compressions to breaths is 30:2.

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

What is the recommended hand placement for two-rescuer infant CPR?

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

If someone collapses but is still breathing, what should you do?

It is safe to use an AED on a person with a pacemaker.

When using an AED, the rescuer should stand back while the shock is delivered.

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

It is safe to use an AED on a person with a pacemaker.

How many compressions should be given per minute during adult CPR?

When using an AED, the rescuer should stand back while the shock is delivered.

When giving compressions to an adult, what should your arms be like?

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

You should check the victim’s pulse every 10 seconds during CPR.

Rescue breaths should be given regardless of whether the victim has a pulse.

If an AED is not available, you should wait for help before doing anything.

Which of the following is the first step in the Chain of Survival?

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

What should you do if the victim is submerged in water and needs an AED?

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

Chest compressions should be at least 3 inches deep in adult CPR.

What is the first step in CPR?

If a person is gasping but has no pulse, what should you do?

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.