CBSPD Practice Test

Prepare for the CBSPD Technician (CSPDT) exam with free practice questions. Same topics, same difficulty level, instant feedback.

About the CBSPD Exam

The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) offers the CSPDT credential — an alternative to HSPA's CRCST. While the exams are administered by different organizations, they test the same core competencies: decontamination, sterilization, instrument processing, infection prevention, and quality assurance.

Our practice questions cover the same topic areas tested on both the CBSPD and HSPA exams. If you're preparing for the CSPDT, the chapter-based practice below will help you identify and strengthen your weak areas.

CBSPD Exam Quick Facts

Questions150 multiple-choice
Time limit3 hours
Passing score70%
TestingPrometric centers
Cost$125-$175
Prerequisite400 hours experience

What Our Practice Covers

Decontamination principles and procedures

Sterilization methods (steam, EO, H2O2 plasma, ozone)

Instrument identification, inspection, and assembly

Infection prevention and microbiology

Packaging, storage, and distribution

Regulations, standards, and quality management

The CBSPD Study Material Problem

Unlike HSPA (which publishes the official Training Manual), CBSPD does not publish its own study manual. This is the biggest challenge CBSPD candidates face — there's no single "official" book to study from.

Most CBSPD candidates use the HSPA Training Manual (9th Edition) as their primary resource, supplemented by practice questions. Our question bank covers the same topics tested on both exams.

Read our CBSPD study guide for recommended materials

Practice by Topic

The CBSPD exam tests the same core knowledge areas. Practice by chapter below:

CBSPD vs CRCST — Which Should You Take?

Both certifications are nationally recognized. The choice often depends on your employer's preference or your state's requirements. Most content overlaps significantly.

Read our full CBSPD vs CRCST comparison

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Free exam-style questions with detailed explanations. Works for both CBSPD and CRCST prep.

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