What's the actual passing score for CMI? Getting conflicting info

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FirstTimeTakerOP
February 16, 2026

Been searching for the CMI passing score and I keep seeing different numbers. Some say 70%, others say 75%, and the official website isn't super clear.

I've been working through "CMI" searches online and the passing requirement seems to vary by state or version? Or am I overthinking this?

My practice test scores are hovering around 71%. Should I be aiming higher before I schedule my actual exam?

Also I noticed on CMI - Certified Custodial Technician — are the practice questions usually harder or easier than the real thing? Trying to calibrate how ready I actually am.

Any recent test takers who can share what the real cutoff is?

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JustFinished
February 16, 2026

The honest answer is: it depends a lot on your background.

If you're already working in this field, the CMI exam is testing knowledge you probably use daily. The "CMI" sections will feel familiar.

If you're coming in from outside, give yourself an extra 2 weeks and really focus on the practical application questions.

The practice tests here are worth doing repeatedly — I did the same test bank multiple times and found new questions I'd missed each time.

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