Adult CPR & AED Certification Exam

/40

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.

Need Help?

If you experience technical issues or need assistance, reach out to support@firstaidweb.com and we’ll get you taken care of.

You're ready—let’s get started!

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

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

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

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

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

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

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

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

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

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

What is the universal sign for choking?

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

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

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

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

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

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

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

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

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

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

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

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

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

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

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

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

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

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

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

What is the universal sign for choking?

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

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

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

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