CENP Practice Test 2026 — Free CENP Exam Prep Questions
The CENP is AONL's certification for nurse executives and senior nursing leaders. Our practice questions follow the CENP Examination Content Outline's five competency domains, with executive-level scenarios on relationship building, the health care environment, leadership and change, professionalism and governance, and business skills such as budgeting, staffing math and human resources.
A unit needs 2 RNs on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Using 2,080 paid hours per full-time equivalent (FTE) and ignoring non-productive time, about how many productive RN FTEs are needed?
CENP format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based at PSI test centers or by Live Remote Proctoring.
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.aonl.org/system/files/media/file/2024/04/CENP%20Handbook4.24%20Final.pdf. Always confirm details with AONL-CC before your exam.
When can you take the CENP?
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What the CENP covers
Every PrepBanq CENP test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Communication and Relationship Building35 items: relationship management, effective communication and influencing behaviors with staff, physicians, executives and partners. | 23.3% | ~35 | 6 questions → |
Health Care Environment & Clinical Principles30 items: care delivery models, economics and policy, regulation and accreditation, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality. | 20% | ~30 | 5 questions → |
Leadership35 items: systems thinking, change management, diversity and inclusion, decision making, professional governance, transformation and innovation. | 23.3% | ~35 | 6 questions → |
Professionalism20 items: personal and organizational accountability, ethics, health equity and social determinants of health, and board governance. | 13.3% | ~20 | 3 questions → |
Business Skills and Principles30 items: financial management and budgeting, strategic management, contracts, technology and human resource management. | 20% | ~30 | 5 questions → |
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CENP FAQ
How many questions are on the CENP?
The CENP has 175 questions (150 of them scored) and you have 3 hours 30 minutes to finish. Question types: Multiple choice, four options (25 unscored pretest items).
How long is the CENP exam?
Testing time for the CENP is 3 hours 30 minutes.
What is on the CENP?
The CENP covers Communication and Relationship Building (about 23.3%), Health Care Environment & Clinical Principles (about 20%), Leadership (about 23.3%), Professionalism (about 13.3%), Business Skills and Principles (about 20%).
Who administers the CENP?
The Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) Exam is administered by AONL-CC. Delivery: Computer-based at PSI test centers or by Live Remote Proctoring.
Is there a free CENP practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free CENP practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real CENP formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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