Module 7
Practice exams & study resources.
Everything you need to prepare for the New York State CNA certification exam — official references, free practice questions, and NORA study guides written for the way your facility trains.
Official candidate handbook
Start here. The Prometric handbook is the authoritative source for what's on the New York CNA exam, how it's scored, and what to expect on test day.
Free & low-cost CNA practice exams
Free practice questions from established test-prep publishers. Use these to identify weak areas before you sit for the real exam.
Practice questions & study guides
Focused review by content area — infection control, safety, ADLs, communication, resident rights, and basic nursing skills.
NORA study guide: NY CNA skills checklistComing soon
Skills you must demonstrate on the clinical portion of the exam.
NORA practice set: Infection control & safetyComing soon
20-question review with rationales aligned to Prometric's skills list.
NORA practice set: Resident rights & communicationComing soon
Scenario-based questions on dignity, choice, and dementia care.
Test-taking tips & preparation
How to prepare in the two weeks before your exam, calm test-day nerves, and avoid the most common mistakes candidates make.
Two-week study planComing soon
A daily plan that mixes written review and skills practice.
Skills evaluation: common point deductionsComing soon
The handwashing, dignity, and safety steps candidates most often miss.
Test-day checklistComing soon
ID, arrival time, what to bring, and what to leave at home.
External resources are provided by Prometric and independent test-prep publishers. NORA does not control their content. If a link is unavailable, please continue with the other resources on this page — your facility's training coordinator can also share printed copies.