CASPer Exam Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CASPer Exam facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. You are part of a group project and one member consistently does not contribute. The deadline is tomorrow. What is the best approach? → Have a direct conversation with them about the impact of their absence on the team
2. In a CASPer group scenario, decision-making by consensus means: → All members discuss until they reach a decision everyone can support
3. In a CASPer scenario where a supervisor gives unclear instructions, the BEST action is to: → Ask a clarifying question before starting the task
4. A CASPer scenario shows a team member who consistently misses deadlines. The best collaborative approach is to: → Have a supportive conversation to understand the barrier and offer solutions
5. Professional boundaries in a CASPer scenario are best maintained by: → Maintaining appropriate emotional distance while still being caring
6. In a CASPer scenario, a colleague makes a racist comment. The most empathic and professional response is to: → Address the comment calmly and explain its harmful impact
7. You witness a supervisor behaving rudely toward a patient. The patient looks distressed but says nothing. What do you do? → Check in with the patient afterward and document the incident appropriately
8. The following are the top four medical ethics tenets: → Autonomy, beneficence, non-malfeasance and justice
9. Which scenario BEST demonstrates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed in a professional setting? → Reviewing a grant application from a close personal friend
10. A CASPer scenario presents a conflict between following a supervisor's questionable instruction and your personal ethics. The best action is to: → Comply while raising your concern through proper channels
11. A CASPer scenario presents conflicting pieces of information. Critical thinkers respond by: → Evaluating the source, quality, and context of each piece before concluding
12. A student notices they frequently interrupt colleagues during discussions. The best self-aware action is to: → Acknowledge the pattern and actively work to listen more fully before speaking
13. Non-verbal communication in CASPer video responses is important because: → It conveys empathy, attentiveness, and professionalism alongside your words
14. A CASPer prompt describes a student who is consistently late because of childcare responsibilities. An equitable institutional response would be to: → Explore flexible accommodations that address the barrier while maintaining standards
15. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the CASPer test in professional school admissions? → To evaluate situational judgment, professionalism, and interpersonal skills
16. In CASPer, when delivering difficult feedback to a peer, which communication approach is most effective? → Use 'I' statements and focus on behavior rather than character
17. A CASPer prompt asks you to evaluate whether a policy is fair. Critical thinking requires you to: → Evaluate the policy's outcomes for different groups and its consistency with stated values
18. Which approach BEST characterizes evidence-based problem-solving in a CASPer professional scenario? → Using established research, data, and clinical guidelines to inform decisions
19. A CASPer prompt describes receiving an inflated grade due to a professor's error. The professional response is to: → Inform the professor of the error and accept the corrected grade
20. During a CASPer scenario, a friend asks you to cover for them by lying about their whereabouts to their supervisor. What should you do? → Decline to lie but offer to help them handle the situation honestly
21. The CASPer exam is an online assessment used by which programs to assess applicants’ interpersonal skills? → Medical schools and other health science programs
22. A CASPer prompt involves a supervisor asking you to document an untrue outcome. The most professional response is to: → Refuse and document your refusal through appropriate channels
23. Which of the following BEST describes professional accountability in a CASPer scenario? → Accepting responsibility for your mistakes and taking corrective action
24. Which statement best illustrates a lack of self-awareness? → Assuming your perspective is always the most objective in a group
25. In CASPer, effective workload distribution in a team requires: → Matching tasks to individual strengths while maintaining equitable effort
26. In a CASPer interprofessional scenario, recognizing the unique expertise of other disciplines means: → Valuing and integrating each profession's knowledge for better patient outcomes
27. A medical student receives critical feedback from a supervisor and feels defensive. The most self-aware response would be to: → Take time to reflect on the feedback and identify what can be learned from it
28. In a CASPer scenario involving a systemic problem, the most effective problem-solver will: → Identify recurring patterns and propose systemic changes to address the root cause
29. In a CASPer video response, speaking at an appropriate pace is important because: → Measured pace aids clarity, comprehension, and conveys composure
30. In CASPer, a patient expresses frustration with the healthcare system. The most effective communicator will: → Acknowledge their feelings and explore specific concerns