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

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

When using an AED, what is the first step?

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

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

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

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

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

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

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

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

Rescue breaths are no longer needed in CPR.

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

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

High-quality CPR includes minimizing interruptions in chest compressions.

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

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

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

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

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

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

The Heimlich maneuver is part of standard adult CPR.

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

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

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

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

Compressions should be stopped while giving rescue breaths.

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

Where should AED pads be placed on an adult victim?

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

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

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

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

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

Which of the following describes high-quality CPR?

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

Which artery is checked for a pulse in adult CPR?

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?