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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What is the purpose of defibrillation?

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

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

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

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

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

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

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

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

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

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

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

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

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

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

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

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

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

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

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

What is the first step in CPR?

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

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

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

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

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

What is the first step in CPR?

When using an AED, what is the first step?

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

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

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

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

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