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

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

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

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

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

CPR should be stopped if the victim starts breathing normally.

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

What is the universal sign for choking?

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

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

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

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

What is the universal sign for choking?

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

What is the recommended ventilation rate for rescue breathing in adults?

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

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

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

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

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

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

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

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

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

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

What does AED stand for?

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

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

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

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

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

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

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.