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California CNA practice test
A free California CNA practice test with real-style NNAAP written questions, instant scoring and explanations. California's nurse aide written exam is built on the national topic set, so practising here prepares you for the CA written portion — no account, nothing uploaded.
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What the rules say
| Rule / Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam structure | Two parts: written multiple-choice + clinical skills performed live for an evaluator (Prometric / Credentia NNAAP) |
| State-approved provider | Each state works with an approved testing company — the two national nurse aide testing providers are Prometric and Credentia |
| Nursing assistants, US | Median wage $42,260/yr; Bright Outlook — large numbers of openings (O*NET 31-1131.00) |
| Entry path | State-approved training (typically a few months to a year), then the state certification exam (My Next Move) |
Sources: Prometric Nurse Aide Practice Exams (prometric.com/nurse-aide-practice-exams) + Credentia (credentia.com) + O*NET OnLine 31-1131.00 / My Next Move — verified 2026-09-21. California-specific question counts, passing scores and provider details per the state's nurse aide registry.
California's nurse aide written exam is built on the national NNAAP topic set — basic care, infection control, safety, vital signs, communication, resident rights and documentation. What is specific to California is the question count, the passing score and the approved testing provider, all published by the state's nurse aide registry. Practising the national topic set first, as this page does, gives you the portable foundation every state's written exam builds on.
How to use this page: answer each question, then read the explanation whether you got it right or not. The explanations connect each question to the care principle behind it, which is how the real exam words its questions.
Pair this page with the CNA skills test page for the clinical skills portion, and check your state's registry for the exact CA requirements — question count, passing score, fee and scheduling.
If you are also studying for the written portion, the NNAAP practice test and the general CNA practice test draw from the same national topic set, giving you more free sets to drill.
FAQ
Common questions
How many questions are on the California CNA written exam?
The question count is set by California and its approved testing provider. Check California's nurse aide registry for the published number — the national NNAAP written set is the topic basis.
Who administers the CNA exam in California?
California works with a state-approved testing company — Prometric and Credentia are the two national nurse aide testing providers. Confirm on the state's nurse aide registry.
What is on the California CNA written test?
Multiple-choice questions on the national nurse aide topic set: basic care, infection control, safety, vital signs, communication, resident rights and documentation.
Do I need to pass both written and skills?
Yes — pass both the written and clinical skills portions to be listed on California's nurse aide registry. Check the state's published passing standard.
Is this practice test really free?
Yes — no account, no payment, nothing uploaded. The quiz runs entirely in your browser.
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