CMC (NACCM) Practice Test 2026 — Free CMC (NACCM) Exam Prep Questions
The CMC exam leads to the Care Manager Certified credential from the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. It is taken by care managers, many working in aging life care, who help older adults and people with disabilities and their families plan and coordinate care. Our practice questions follow the four NACCM content domains: assessment, care planning, implementation and monitoring, and professional and business standards. Each uses a realistic client scenario.
An adult day program asks for the client’s full assessment before she starts. The program needs to know her diet, mobility and medication schedule. The client signed an authorization to share relevant information with the program. What should the care manager do?
CMC (NACCM) format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based at Prometric testing centers, administered by Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) on a daily basis (excluding holidays) during one-month testing windows in April and October. Total testing time is 3.5 hours with no scheduled breaks; the timer does not stop for restroom breaks. No reference materials or electronic devices are permitted.
| Questions | 200 multiple-choice (180 scored + 20 unscored pretest) |
|---|---|
| Answer choices | 4 per question, one best answer |
| Time | 3.5 hours, no scheduled breaks |
| Passing score | 500 on a 200–800 scaled score |
| Delivery | Prometric testing centers, April and October windows |
| Fee | $295 (includes $75 non-refundable administrative fee) |
| Eligibility | A degree (or RN diploma) plus 1–3 years of paid, full-time supervised care management experience with 50 hours of supervision per year; associate/RN-diploma and unrelated-degree routes also need 1 year of direct client experience |
| Content outline | Four domains from the 2022 Job Task Analysis |
| Results | By email about 4 weeks after the testing window closes |
| Recertification | Every 3 years: 45 contact hours of continuing education or re-examination |
| Practice test | Optional PTC online practice test: 50 questions, 2 hours, $75 |
Facts last verified Nov 3, 2026. Source: ptcny.com/pdf/NACCM.pdf. Always confirm details with NACCM before your exam.
When can you take the CMC (NACCM)?
Two testing windows a year. 2026: April 1–30 (application deadline March 2, 2026) and October 1–31 (deadline extended to September 9, 2026). After PTC approves your application you receive a Scheduling Authorization email and book your Prometric appointment, first come, first served.
What the CMC (NACCM) covers
Every PrepBanq CMC (NACCM) test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess and identify client strengths, needs, concerns, and preferencesScreening and intake, informed consent and disclosures, comprehensive biopsychosocial and environmental assessment, decisional capacity and alternative decision makers, collateral information and synthesis of findings (46 scored items). | 25.49% | ~46 | 38 questions → |
Establish goals and a plan of careCollaborative, mutually agreed goals, options and resources with referrals, advantages, disadvantages and costs of options, prioritized action steps and an implementation timeline (37 scored items). | 20.69% | ~37 | 31 questions → |
Initiate, manage and monitor ongoing execution and outcomes of care planCoordinating services, communicating plan goals to the support system, monitoring service delivery, periodic reassessment and plan changes, client satisfaction and the termination process (39 scored items). | 21.66% | ~39 | 33 questions → |
Promote and maintain professional standards in care management and in business practicesClient autonomy and self-determination, respect for diversity, the NACCM Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, ethical dilemmas, documentation, peer review and supervision, practice management and service quality (58 scored items). | 32.16% | ~58 | 48 questions → |
How to register for the CMC (NACCM)
Retake policy
There is no limit on attempts. Candidates who do not pass may retest in the next testing window by filing a new application and paying the full fee.
Score release
PTC emails pass/fail results approximately four weeks after the close of the testing window; score reports stay online for 90 days.
Credential renewal
Certification is valid for 3 years. Recertify with 45 contact hours of NACCM-qualifying continuing education during the 3-year period, or by retaking the exam.
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CMC (NACCM) FAQ
How many questions are on the CMC (NACCM)?
The CMC (NACCM) has 200 questions (180 of them scored) and you have 3 hours 30 minutes to finish. Question types: Multiple-choice, objective questions with four answer choices and one best answer: 180 scored questions plus 20 unscored pretest questions placed at random throughout the exam..
How long is the CMC (NACCM) exam?
Testing time for the CMC (NACCM) is 3 hours 30 minutes.
What is the passing score for the CMC (NACCM)?
CMC (NACCM) passing standard: Scaled score of 500 on a 200–800 scale. The passing standard is set by the modified Angoff method and equated across exam forms. Score range: 200–800 (pass 500); scores are reported for the total exam and for each major content area.
How much does the CMC (NACCM) cost?
The CMC (NACCM) registration fee is $295 application fee (includes testing-center fees and a non-refundable $75 administrative fee). One-time transfer to a later testing window $218; Prometric rescheduling within a window $50 (29 to 5 days before the appointment).. Check the official site for current fees before you register.
What is on the CMC (NACCM)?
The CMC (NACCM) covers Assess and identify client strengths, needs, concerns, and preferences (about 25.49%), Establish goals and a plan of care (about 20.69%), Initiate, manage and monitor ongoing execution and outcomes of care plan (about 21.66%), Promote and maintain professional standards in care management and in business practices (about 32.16%).
Who administers the CMC (NACCM)?
The Care Manager Certified (CMC) Exam is administered by NACCM. Delivery: Computer-based at Prometric testing centers, administered by Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) on a daily basis (excluding holidays) during one-month testing windows in April and October. Total testing time is 3.5 hours with no scheduled breaks; the timer does not stop for restroom breaks. No reference materials or electronic devices are permitted..
Can you retake the CMC (NACCM)?
There is no limit on attempts. Candidates who do not pass may retest in the next testing window by filing a new application and paying the full fee.
Is there a free CMC (NACCM) practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free CMC (NACCM) practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real CMC (NACCM) formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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