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

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

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

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

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

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

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

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

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

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

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

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

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

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

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

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

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?

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

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

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

What is the first step in CPR?

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

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

What is the first step in CPR?

What is the universal sign for choking?

What does AED stand for?

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

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

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

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