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

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

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

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

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

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

The recommended compression rate for adult CPR is 100-120 per minute.

Defibrillation is the most effective way to restore a normal heart rhythm in cardiac arrest.

If someone collapses, you should first call for emergency help before starting CPR.

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

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

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

High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

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

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

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

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

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

If a victim has a hairy chest and you need to use an AED, what should you do?

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

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

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

How often should you switch rescuers during two-rescuer CPR?

If someone collapses, you should first call for emergency help before starting CPR.

What is the universal sign for choking?

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

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

CPR should continue uninterrupted until EMS arrives or the victim recovers.

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

What is the first step in CPR?

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

When using an AED, what is the first step?

What does AED stand for?

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?