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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Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

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

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

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

What is the first step in CPR?

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

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

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

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

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

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

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

CPR should be stopped if the victim starts breathing normally.

When using an AED, what is the first step?

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

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

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

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

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

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

What is the universal sign for choking?

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

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

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

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?