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CMA (AAMA) Exam Prep

Free CMA (AAMA) Practice Test 2026

The CMA (AAMA) exam has 200 questions — 180 scored plus 20 pretest items — across three sections: Administrative, Clinical General, and Clinical Specialty. Use our free practice tests to target all 8 topic areas before exam day. No signup, no email, no paywall.

CMA (AAMA) Exam at a Glance

200
Total questions
180
Scored questions
3 hr 10 min
Exam time
430/800
Passing scaled score

The CMA (AAMA) uses a scaled scoring system. A raw score is converted to a scaled score out of 800, and the passing threshold is 430. On practice tests, aim for 75% or higher before scheduling your real exam.

8 Topic Areas Covered

Our practice test draws questions from all 8 AAMA content areas in approximate proportion to the real exam. Each topic below shows its exam weight so you know where to focus your study time.

Clinical Workflow: Patient Intake & Discharge14% of exam

Vital signs, medical terminology, patient interviewing, documentation, and processing provider orders.

Safety and Infection Control15% of exam

Standard precautions, PPE, asepsis, biohazard disposal, emergency procedures, and risk management.

Procedures and Examinations17% of exam

Patient exam prep, surgical assisting, wound care, specimen collection, and CLIA requirements. Largest section.

Pharmacology13% of exam

Drug classes, routes of administration, dosage calculations, and the six rights of medication administration.

Legal and Ethical Issues11% of exam

HIPAA, PHI, informed consent, mandatory reporting, and ethical standards.

Communication10% of exam

Therapeutic communication, interpersonal skills, health care team roles, and telephone etiquette.

Billing, Coding, and Insurance11% of exam

CPT and ICD coding, insurance fraud, claim submission, prior authorization, and patient accounts.

Scheduling & Health Information Management9% of exam

Appointment scheduling, EHR, patient portals, and medical record organization.

How to Use This Practice Test

Step 1 — Take a 20-question diagnostic. Start with a 20-question run without looking anything up. Your score report will show which of the 8 topic areas need the most work.

Step 2 — Read every explanation. After each test, read the explanation for every question — including ones you got right. Understanding why an answer is correct (not just which letter) is essential when question wording changes on the real exam.

Step 3 — Simulate real exam conditions. Take the full 60-question test with the timer running to practice pacing. The real exam gives you roughly 1 minute per question.

Step 4 — Aim for 75%+ before scheduling. The passing score on the real CMA exam is a scaled 430/800. Consistently hitting 75%+ on practice tests gives you a comfortable buffer for exam day variation.

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