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

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

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

What should you do if the AED advises no shock?

CPR should only be performed by medical professionals.

What is the purpose of defibrillation?

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

When using an AED, what is the first step?

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

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

Where should your hands be placed during adult chest compressions?

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

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

Which is a sign of cardiac arrest?

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

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

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

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

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

An AED should only be used by healthcare providers.

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

CPR should be stopped if the victim starts breathing normally.

An untrained rescuer should avoid giving CPR.

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

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

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

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

A person in cardiac arrest will always be unconscious.

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

An AED can be used on a wet surface.

What does AED stand for?

CPR should not be performed on drowning victims.

The first step in CPR is checking for a pulse.

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

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

What is the universal sign for choking?

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

A person experiencing cardiac arrest will always stop breathing.

A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.

Why should rescuers avoid excessive ventilation during CPR?