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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Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

What does AED stand for?

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

When using an AED, what is the first step?

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

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

What is the universal sign for choking?

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

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

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

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

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

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

What is the first step in CPR?

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

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

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

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

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

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

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?

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

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