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

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

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

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

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

High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

What does AED stand for?

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

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

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

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

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

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

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

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

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

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

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

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

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

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

How deep should chest compressions be for a 12-year-old child?

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

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

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

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.

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

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

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?

When using an AED, what is the first step?

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.