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# GEORGIA CNA EXAM PREP 2026-2027:
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTION
BANK
## UNIVERSITY-LEVEL PRACTICE
QUESTIONS FOR GEORGIA CNA
CERTIFICATION
# PART I: GEORGIA REGULATIONS & FOUNDATIONAL
KNOWLEDGE
## Section A: Georgia CNA Requirements & State Regulations
**Questions 1-25**
**Q1:** According to the Georgia Department of Community Health,
what is the minimum number of training hours required to become a
CNA in Georgia?
A) 75 hours
B) 85 hours
C) 120 hours
D) 160 hours
**Answer: B (85 hours)**
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*Rationale:* Georgia requires a minimum of 85 hours of instruction
for CNA training programs, which must include at least 24 hours of
supervised clinical practice in a long-term care facility. This aligns
with federal requirements under 42 CFR 483.150–483.158 .
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**Q2:** A candidate has completed a CNA training program in
Florida and wants to become certified in Georgia without retraining.
Which of the following BEST describes the Georgia reciprocity
process?
A) Reciprocity is not available; the candidate must complete Georgia
training
B) The candidate can apply for reciprocity if their out-of-state
certification is current and they have worked at least 8 hours as a
CNA in the prior 2 years
C) Reciprocity is automatic for all out-of-state CNAs
D) The candidate must pass the Georgia exam but does not need
work experience
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Georgia offers reciprocity to out-of-state CNAs with a
current, active certification in good standing. Candidates must verify
at least eight hours of paid employment as a nurse aide within the
prior two years under the supervision of a licensed nurse .
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**Q3:** The Georgia CNA certification exam is administered by which
testing vendor?
A) Pearson VUE
B) Prometric
C) Credentia
D) PSI Services
**Answer: C**
*Rationale:* Georgia CNAs take the National Nurse Aide Assessment
Program (NNAAP) examination, currently administered by Credentia
through their CNA365 portal. This is the state-approved testing
vendor for the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry .
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**Q4:** Under Georgia law, how many attempts does a candidate
have to pass each portion of the CNA certification exam?
A) One attempt per section
B) Two attempts per section
C) Three attempts per section
D) Unlimited attempts
**Answer: C**
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*Rationale:* Candidates have up to three attempts at either the
written or skills portion of the NNAAP exam. Both portions must be
passed within one year of meeting eligibility. If a candidate exhausts
all attempts, they must complete a new state-approved training
program .
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**Q5:** What is the time limit for completing both portions of the
Georgia CNA exam after meeting eligibility?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 18 months
D) 2 years
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Both the written and skills evaluations must be passed
within one year of completing training or establishing eligibility. If a
candidate does not pass within this time, they must complete a new
state-approved training program .
---
# GEORGIA CNA EXAM PREP 2026-2027:
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTION
BANK
## UNIVERSITY-LEVEL PRACTICE
QUESTIONS FOR GEORGIA CNA
CERTIFICATION
# PART I: GEORGIA REGULATIONS & FOUNDATIONAL
KNOWLEDGE
## Section A: Georgia CNA Requirements & State Regulations
**Questions 1-25**
**Q1:** According to the Georgia Department of Community Health,
what is the minimum number of training hours required to become a
CNA in Georgia?
A) 75 hours
B) 85 hours
C) 120 hours
D) 160 hours
**Answer: B (85 hours)**
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*Rationale:* Georgia requires a minimum of 85 hours of instruction
for CNA training programs, which must include at least 24 hours of
supervised clinical practice in a long-term care facility. This aligns
with federal requirements under 42 CFR 483.150–483.158 .
---
**Q2:** A candidate has completed a CNA training program in
Florida and wants to become certified in Georgia without retraining.
Which of the following BEST describes the Georgia reciprocity
process?
A) Reciprocity is not available; the candidate must complete Georgia
training
B) The candidate can apply for reciprocity if their out-of-state
certification is current and they have worked at least 8 hours as a
CNA in the prior 2 years
C) Reciprocity is automatic for all out-of-state CNAs
D) The candidate must pass the Georgia exam but does not need
work experience
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Georgia offers reciprocity to out-of-state CNAs with a
current, active certification in good standing. Candidates must verify
at least eight hours of paid employment as a nurse aide within the
prior two years under the supervision of a licensed nurse .
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**Q3:** The Georgia CNA certification exam is administered by which
testing vendor?
A) Pearson VUE
B) Prometric
C) Credentia
D) PSI Services
**Answer: C**
*Rationale:* Georgia CNAs take the National Nurse Aide Assessment
Program (NNAAP) examination, currently administered by Credentia
through their CNA365 portal. This is the state-approved testing
vendor for the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry .
---
**Q4:** Under Georgia law, how many attempts does a candidate
have to pass each portion of the CNA certification exam?
A) One attempt per section
B) Two attempts per section
C) Three attempts per section
D) Unlimited attempts
**Answer: C**
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*Rationale:* Candidates have up to three attempts at either the
written or skills portion of the NNAAP exam. Both portions must be
passed within one year of meeting eligibility. If a candidate exhausts
all attempts, they must complete a new state-approved training
program .
---
**Q5:** What is the time limit for completing both portions of the
Georgia CNA exam after meeting eligibility?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 18 months
D) 2 years
**Answer: B**
*Rationale:* Both the written and skills evaluations must be passed
within one year of completing training or establishing eligibility. If a
candidate does not pass within this time, they must complete a new
state-approved training program .
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