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Free New York CNA Practice Test Online

Official exam: CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York)

Take a free New York CNA practice test online: a full 50-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 234-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York): a 234-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 4 full papers of 50 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the exam sponsor's published content outline.

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Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily 42 CFR (78%) and 10 NYCRR (18%) of this exam's citations.

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4
full papers, no repeats
50
questions per paper
234
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
New York's written competency exam component may alternatively be offered in what format for candidates who need it?
A. A take-home format with no proctor
B. A group format where peers can confer
C. An oral exam format
D. A video-recorded format submitted for later grading
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. An oral exam format

  • A: An unproctored take-home format is not an option under the regulation.
  • B: Peer conferral during the exam is not an option the regulation provides.
  • D: A video-recorded, later-graded submission is not the alternative format the regulation provides.
Source: 10 NYCRR 415.26(d)(4)
Which state agency maintains the New York State Nurse Aide Registry?
A. New York State Education Department
B. New York State Department of Labor
C. Prometric Corporation, independent of any state agency
D. New York State Department of Health
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. New York State Department of Health

  • A: NYSED co-approves training programs but does not itself maintain the certification registry.
  • B: The Department of Labor tracks employment statistics for the CNA occupation but does not maintain the certification registry.
  • C: Prometric administers exams and processes registry entries as the state's vendor, but the registry is maintained under the authority of the state health agency, not independently by Prometric.
Source: New York State Department of Health, Nurse Aide Registry
What is the New York application pathway called for a nurse aide currently listed on another state's registry who is seeking New York certification?
A. Route 2 – Reciprocity
B. Route 1 – Direct Testing
C. Route 3 – Provisional Waiver
D. Fast-Track Endorsement
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Route 2 – Reciprocity

  • B: Route 1 refers to the standard direct-testing pathway for new candidates, not the out-of-state reciprocity pathway.
  • C: New York's application does not use a 'Route 3 – Provisional Waiver' label for this pathway.
  • D: 'Fast-Track Endorsement' is not the name New York's application uses for this pathway.
Source: Prometric, New York Nurse Aide (NA) Bulletin / Exam Application
What is the fee associated with a New York Route 2 reciprocity application?
A. $25
B. $35
C. $50
D. $75
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. $50

  • A: $25 understates the actual reciprocity application fee.
  • B: $35 understates the actual reciprocity application fee.
  • D: $75 overstates the actual reciprocity application fee.
Source: Prometric, New York Nurse Aide (NA) Bulletin / Exam Application
Under 10 NYCRR 415.26(d)(3), what is the minimum combined classroom-and-clinical duration required for a New York nursing home nurse aide training program (NATP)?
A. 75 hours, matching the federal OBRA '87 floor
B. 100 hours, combining classroom and clinical instruction
C. 120 hours under a Board of Nursing-approved curriculum
D. 160 hours, split 60 classroom / 100 clinical
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. 100 hours, combining classroom and clinical instruction

  • A: 75 hours is the federal minimum floor under 42 CFR 483.152, not New York's own higher requirement.
  • C: 120 hours under a Board of Nursing curriculum describes Florida's CNA program (64B9-15.006), not New York's.
  • D: 160 hours split 60/100 describes California's CNA training requirement, not New York's.
Source: 10 NYCRR 415.26(d)(3)
Same exam, other states
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Real-world data for this exam
Nursing Assistants: real median wage (NY)May 2025$48,590/yrNursing-home deficiencies in New York2017-03-23–2026-07-2312,022 citations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free New York CNA practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free New York CNA practice test online is a full 50-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 234-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the exam sponsor's published content outline, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York) practice test?
234 questions total, split into 4 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York) test cover?
12 domains, with the heaviest weight on Basic Nursing Skills (22%), Activities of Daily Living (21%), and Role of the Nurse Aide (17%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York) questions come from?
Primarily 42 CFR (78%) and 10 NYCRR (18%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free CNA / Nurse Aide Practice Test (New York) practice test?
Yes -- one full 50-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.
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