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

When using an AED, what is the first step?

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

CPR should be stopped if the victim starts breathing normally.

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

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

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

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

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

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

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

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

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

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

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

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

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

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

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

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

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

When using an AED, what is the first step?

What is the universal sign for choking?

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

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

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

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

High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

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

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

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

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

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

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

CPR should be stopped if the victim starts breathing normally.