CBIS Study Guide 2026

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CBIS exam key facts

The CBIS examination has 70 multiple-choice questions. Source
Candidates have two hours to complete the CBIS examination. Source
Candidates must score 78% or higher on the CBIS examination to pass and receive certification. Source
The CBIS application fee is $325 per person for 1–4 applicants, $250 per person for groups of 5–29, and $225 per person for groups of 30 or more. Source
The CBIS certification is valid for one year and requires annual renewal. Source

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📋 CBIS Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

120 min

Time Limit

80%

Passing Score

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📚 CBIS Topics to Study (46)

Assessment and Diagnosis · 7 cards Assessment and Diagnosis · 7 cards Assessment and Diagnosis · 7 cards Assessment and Diagnosis · 7 cards Career Benefits and Opportunities · 7 cards Continuing Education and Reaccreditation · 7 cards Continuing Education and Reaccreditation · 7 cards Continuing Education and Reaccreditation · 7 cards Crisis Intervention Techniques · 7 cards Crisis Intervention Techniques · 7 cards Crisis Intervention Techniques · 7 cards Crisis Intervention Techniques · 7 cards Cultural Competence and Diversity · 7 cards Cultural Competence and Diversity · 7 cards Evaluation Criteria · 7 cards Evaluation Criteria · 7 cards Evaluation Criteria · 7 cards Evaluation Criteria · 7 cards Family Education and Support · 7 cards Family Education and Support · 7 cards Family Education and Support · 7 cards Group Dynamics and Facilitation · 7 cards Human Development and Behavior · 7 cards Research Methods and Evidence · 7 cards Treatment Approaches and Interventions · 7 cards Treatment Approaches and Interventions · 7 cards Treatment Approaches and Interventions · 7 cards Treatment Approaches and Interventions · 7 cards Assessment and Diagnosis · 6 cards CBIS Brain Injury Pathophysiology and Neuroscience · 6 cards

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✍️ Sample CBIS Questions & Answers

1. During an initial assessment, what should be documented first?

✓ Chief complaint and history of present illness

The chief complaint and history of present illness establish the reason for the visit and provide context for the examination.

2. What is a randomized controlled trial (RCT)?

✓ A study where participants are randomly assigned to treatment or control groups

RCTs randomly assign participants to groups, minimizing bias and allowing researchers to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

3. What is the primary benefit of a brain injury support group for TBI survivors?

✓ Reducing social isolation, sharing coping strategies, and normalizing TBI experiences through peer connection

Support groups provide a community of shared experience where TBI survivors reduce isolation, exchange practical strategies, and build social networks that are critical to psychological well-being and community reintegration.

4. Which role best describes the CBIS specialist's contribution to community reintegration planning?

✓ Coordinating interdisciplinary supports, educating the survivor and family, and facilitating access to community resources

CBIS professionals serve as knowledgeable coordinators who bridge clinical, community, and family systems to support the TBI survivor's transition to community living.

5. A CBIS evaluator notices that a client's performance on a standardized memory test is significantly below what would be predicted by their injury severity. The evaluator should next:

✓ Administer a symptom validity test to assess effort

Symptom validity tests (SVTs) objectively measure effort and are essential before drawing conclusions about cognitive impairment.

6. A TBI survivor who is a military veteran may present with cultural values that include stoicism and self-reliance. This cultural context may most impact TBI care by:

✓ Reducing the likelihood that the veteran will disclose emotional struggles or accept mental health referrals

Military culture often emphasizes stoicism, which can create barriers to disclosing emotional difficulties or accepting psychological support after TBI.

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