🏆 CHFM Practice Test 2026 — Free Study Guide & Questions

The CHFM exam requires thorough preparation in five key performance domains. Our updated CHFM study guide focuses on the most critical knowledge areas, ensuring you are ready for the 100 scored questions on test day. Practice with the free CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager practice test on PracticeTestGeeks (7 questions with answer explanations).

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CHFM Exam at a Glance

Item	Detail	Official source
Number of questions	110 multiple-choice questions (100 scored)	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En
Time limit	2 hours	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En
Exam fee	$425 non-members; $275 ASHE members	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En
Retake policy	Unlimited retakes; new application and full fee each time	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En
Validity	3 years	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En
Renewal	45 contact hours or pass the exam; renewal fee $135 ASHE members / $225 non-members (+$50 late fee)	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En
Delivery	PSI test center or PSI live remote proctoring	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En
Eligibility	Degree plus experience: bachelor's + 3 years, associate + 5 years, or high school + 7 years (3 years of it in health care)	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En
Score release	On-screen and by email right after a computer-based exam; certification 2–4 weeks later	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En
Registration deadline	Apply any time; application valid 90 days	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En
Testing window	Year-round by appointment; test within 90 days of eligibility confirmation	American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En

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Sample CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Questions

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To comply with NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, a hospital's Level 1 Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) generator must undergo a monthly test. What are the minimum duration and load requirements for this test?
- A. 15 minutes under any available load
- B. 30 minutes under at least 30% of the nameplate kilowatt rating
- C. 60 minutes under at least 50% of the nameplate kilowatt rating
- D. 4 hours under at least 75% of the nameplate kilowatt rating
Answer: B. 30 minutes under at least 30% of the nameplate kilowatt rating
NFPA 110, Chapter 8, specifies that for a Level 1 EPSS, generators must be exercised under load monthly for a minimum of 30 minutes. The test must achieve a load that is at least 30% of the generator's nameplate kilowatt rating. Failure to meet these monthly requirements may necessitate longer, more comprehensive annual or triennial testing.
During a required monthly load test of an emergency generator, the automatic transfer switch (ATS) fails to transfer the electrical load. According to NFPA 110, which is the MOST critical immediate response?
- A. Document the failure and reschedule the test for the following week.
- B. Complete the generator run without load and schedule the ATS repair.
- C. Initiate interim life safety measures (ILSM) and arrange for urgent repair of the ATS.
- D. Manually transfer the load to the generator to complete the test.
Answer: C. Initiate interim life safety measures (ILSM) and arrange for urgent repair of the ATS.
The failure of an automatic transfer switch means the Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) is impaired and will not function as designed in a power outage. This is a critical failure of a life safety system, requiring the immediate implementation of interim life safety measures (ILSM) and prompt, urgent repair.
A hospital's backup generator fails to start during a monthly test. According to NFPA 110, what is the maximum allowable transfer time to emergency power for life safety loads?
- A. 5 seconds
- B. 10 seconds
- C. 30 seconds
- D. 60 seconds
Answer: B. 10 seconds
NFPA 110 requires the emergency generator to reach full power and transfer life safety loads within 10 seconds of normal power loss.
Which of the following is the CHFM's duty as a contractor administrator?
- A. Drawing up a demolition plan
- B. Forming a selection committee
- C. Authorizing paperwork necessary for payment
- D. Issuing an RFP (Request for Proposal)
Answer: C. Authorizing paperwork necessary for payment
Explanation: A contract administrator has no obligation to sign the documents necessary for contractor payment. What will be carried out during a new building project is described in an RFP. To specify which parts of a facility will be eliminated during a renovation project, a demolition plan is finished. During the initial phase of a project, a selection is made to aid in selecting a design firm.

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What is the CHFM certification?

The Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) is a credential offered by the American Hospital Association (AHA) through its certification center. It validates expertise in managing healthcare facilities, including compliance, operations, and safety. The credential is widely recognized across hospitals and health systems in the United States.

What is the format of the CHFM exam?

The CHFM exam is a computer-based multiple-choice test administered at Prometric testing centers nationwide. Candidates have three hours to complete the exam, which includes both scored and unscored pretest questions. The format uses single-best-answer questions drawn from a validated item bank.

How is the CHFM exam scored?

The CHFM uses a scaled scoring system with a passing score of 110 out of a possible 150. Scaled scoring accounts for minor variations in difficulty between exam forms. Candidates receive pass/fail results immediately after completing the test, followed by an official score report from AHA.

What topics does the CHFM exam cover?

The exam covers four domains: Compliance (roughly 29%), Planning, Design, and Construction (19%), Maintenance and Operations (30%), and Finance (22%). Questions address Joint Commission standards, NFPA codes, life safety, utility systems, capital planning, and facility budgeting specific to healthcare environments.

Who is eligible to take the CHFM exam?

Eligibility requires a combination of education and healthcare facility management experience. Candidates with a bachelor's degree need three years of experience, an associate degree requires four years, and a high school diploma requires five years. Experience must be in a healthcare setting within the past ten years.

How do I register for the CHFM exam?

Registration is completed through the AHA Certification Center website, where candidates submit an application and documentation of eligibility. Once approved, applicants receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter and schedule their exam directly with Prometric. The application window is typically 90 days.

How many years of experience do I need for the CHFM?

Experience requirements scale inversely with education level. A bachelor's degree requires three years of healthcare facility management experience, an associate degree requires four years, and a high school diploma requires five years. All experience must be verifiable and performed within healthcare facilities such as hospitals or clinics.

What is the best way to prepare for the CHFM exam?

Effective preparation combines the AHA's CHFM Exam Review Course, the ASHE Health Facilities Management Handbook, and practice tests covering all four domains. Reviewing NFPA 99, NFPA 101, and Joint Commission EC standards is essential. Most candidates study 80 to 120 hours over two to three months before testing.

How many questions are on the CHFM?

The CHFM exam has 110 multiple-choice questions, and the score is based on 100 of them because 10 are unscored pretest items. (Verified Oct 20, 2026 against American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En.)

How long is the CHFM?

Candidates have two hours to complete the CHFM exam, not counting the tutorial. (Verified Oct 20, 2026 against American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En.)

How much does the CHFM cost?

The CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager) exam costs $425 for non-members and $275 for ASHE members, paid to the AHA Certification Center. (Verified Oct 20, 2026 against American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), in partnership with the American Society for Health Care En.)

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test