CODEHS Study Guide 2026
Everything you need to pass the CODEHS exam in one place: the exam format, every topic to study, real practice questions with explanations, flashcards, and full-length practice tests. Free, no sign-up needed.
CODEHS exam key facts
- Each CodeHS certification exam contains 45 multiple-choice questions. Source
- CodeHS certification exams are timed at 90 minutes and must be completed in one sitting. Source
- The passing score on CodeHS certification exams is 60%, except for the Java exam, which has a 50% passing score. Source
- Each CodeHS certification exam attempt requires a purchased voucher, and pricing is available by contacting a CodeHS Customer Success Manager or sales@codehs.com. Source
- Students can retake a CodeHS certification exam as many times as needed, but each attempt requires a new voucher. Source
- A CodeHS certification certificate expires 10 years after it is earned. Source
📋 CODEHS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CODEHS Topics to Study (31)
✍️ Sample CODEHS Questions & Answers
1. Which of the following best describes machine learning?
Machine learning is a subset of AI in which algorithms learn from data to improve performance on tasks without being explicitly programmed for each scenario.
2. Which HTML element is used to create an ordered list?
The `` HTML element is used to create an ordered list, where each list item is numbered sequentially. This is ideal for presenting steps, rankings, or any sequence where the order of items is significant. Each individual item within the ordered list is defined using the `` (list item) tag.
3. Which CodeHS tool allows a teacher to write custom coding exercises tailored to their local curriculum context?
The teacher dashboard includes a custom exercise builder where instructors can write their own coding prompts, test cases, and grading criteria.
4. Which assessment type measures what a student CAN do rather than comparing them to peers?
Criterion-referenced assessments measure performance against specific learning criteria or standards rather than peer comparisons.
5. What is the importance of digital literacy in modern professional practice?
Digital literacy is essential for leveraging technology effectively, maintaining security, and participating in modern professional practices.
6. Which CodeHS feature allows teachers to customize lesson order and add their own content to meet state-specific CS standards?
CodeHS provides a custom curriculum builder that lets teachers reorder lessons and add content to align with local state standards.
🎯 Free CODEHS Practice Tests
📖 CODEHS Guides & Articles
What Practice Test Geeks adds beyond an AI chat for CodeHS
An AI chatbot can quiz you, but it can't reproduce the exam conditions or keep your record. Here you get:
- A timed, full-length CodeHS mock exam — 45 questions in 90 minutes with a 60% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
- A fixed CodeHS question bank: the same test every attempt, so your score is comparable from one try to the next instead of changing with every regenerated quiz.
- Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
- A printable CodeHS cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
- CodeHS flashcards built from the same question bank.
- Free CodeHS practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
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