NAMA Practice Test

This page is for people working toward National Anger Management Association certification, including the CAMS-I and CAMS-II levels. It sets out the application fees, eligibility and delivery details that NAMA publishes. It also links free practice sets on anger, communication, ethics, assessment and conflict resolution, with worked answers and a study plan.

NAMA Exam at a Glance

What changed for NAMA in 2026

• Oct 27, 2026: Eligibility (CAMS-I) changed to BA degree, significant community service, or peer support experience, plus approved Basic Content program and 2 hours supervision (previously BA degree, significant community service, or peer support experience; NAMA-approved Basic Content program plus 2 hours of supervision).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Eligibility (CAMS-II) changed to NAMA Authorized CAMS training course, professional mental health state license or recognized substance abuse certification, and liability insurance (previously NAMA Authorized CAMS course + state mental health license or recognized substance abuse certification + liability insurance).^[1]
• Oct 27, 2026: Delivery changed to In person, distance learning, or live online platforms (Zoom) with a required live real-time supervisory component (previously NAMA-authorized training, live (Zoom) or distance learning, with a supervision component; then an online application).^[3]
• Oct 27, 2026: Renewal changed to Annual dues: $125/year (Member), $150/year (Fellow), $250/year (Diplomate), $75/year (Student) (previously Annual NAMA Active Status dues: $125/yr Member, $150/yr Fellow, $250/yr Diplomate, $75/yr Student).^[2]

What the NAMA is and how it works

According to National Anger Management Association, “This certification requires a minimum of a BA degree, or significant community service, or peer support experience.”^[1]

The National Anger Management Association (NAMA) certifies anger management providers. The certifications covered here are CAMS-I and CAMS-II. This page does not state an exam format, question count, time limit or passing score, because we have not verified any of them. Check the official NAMA site for current details before you apply.

Eligibility. CAMS-I asks for a BA degree, or significant community service, or peer support experience. It also requires an approved Basic Content program and 2 hours of supervision. CAMS-II requires a NAMA Authorized CAMS training course, a professional mental health state license or a recognized substance abuse certification, and professional liability insurance.

Fees. The CAMS-I application fee is $125. The CAMS-II application processing fee is $150. Annual membership dues are $125 per year for Member, $150 per year for Fellow, $250 per year for Diplomate and $75 per year for Student.

Delivery. Programs may be delivered in person, through distance learning, or on live online platforms such as Zoom. NAMA says programs without a live real-time supervisory component may not provide enough accountability and monitoring.

Requirements can change and may differ for your situation, so confirm everything on namass.org. Our practice sets are written by us with AI tools and are not real exam questions.

Worked examples: how to reason through NAMA questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: When implementing conflict resolution & mediation practices, what should a NAMA professional prioritize first?

1. Speed of completion over thoroughness
2. Personal convenience and efficiency
3. Compliance with established standards and protocols
4. Cost reduction at all levels

Answer: C. Compliance with established standards and protocols

Explanation:

The correct answer is compliance with established standards and protocols. Standards and protocols exist to protect the people involved, keep practice consistent and keep the professional within legal and ethical limits. Everything else rests on that.

Speed over thoroughness is wrong because a rushed mediation can miss warning signs and leave a conflict unresolved. Personal convenience and efficiency is wrong because the process is meant to serve the participants, not the practitioner. Cost reduction at all levels is wrong because cutting costs indiscriminately can remove safeguards that the standards require.

Rule to remember: when a question asks what to put first, choose the option that protects people and keeps practice within recognized standards. Choose it over options about speed, comfort or savings.

Example 2

Question: Which of the following best describes a key competency required for stakeholder communication & reporting in NAMA certification?

1. Ability to work independently without any oversight
2. Critical thinking and evidence-based decision making
3. Memorization of all relevant regulations verbatim
4. Delegation of all complex tasks to supervisors

Answer: B. Critical thinking and evidence-based decision making

Explanation:

The correct answer is critical thinking and evidence-based decision making. Reporting to stakeholders means weighing what the information shows and presenting it accurately, so a professional has to analyze before communicating.

Working independently without any oversight is wrong because accountability and supervision are part of sound practice. Memorizing regulations verbatim is wrong because rote recall is not the same as applying a rule to a real situation. Delegating all complex tasks to supervisors is wrong because it avoids the professional's own responsibility to reason through the work.

Rule to remember: competency questions usually reward judgment grounded in evidence. They rarely reward isolation, pure memorization or handing off responsibility.

Example 3

Question: What is a common challenge professionals face when applying conflict resolution & mediation principles in National Anger Management Association?

1. Balancing theoretical knowledge with practical application
2. Having too much support from colleagues
3. Excessive simplicity of industry regulations
4. Lack of any professional development opportunities

Answer: A. Balancing theoretical knowledge with practical application

Explanation:

The correct answer is balancing theoretical knowledge with practical application. Principles of conflict resolution are clear on paper, but real conversations are messy, emotional and rarely follow the textbook case.

Having too much support from colleagues is wrong because support is a help, not a recognized difficulty. Excessive simplicity of industry regulations is wrong because practitioners usually find rules detailed and open to interpretation, not too simple. Lack of any professional development opportunities is wrong because the word any makes it an absolute claim that does not describe the field.

Rule to remember: for challenge questions, pick the realistic tension in the work. Be wary of options with absolute wording such as any, all or none.

How to use these practice tests

Start with the official material. Read the NAMA certification page for your level and note the eligibility items you still need, such as supervision, an approved course or insurance. Without these you cannot apply, however well you do on practice questions.

Next, take a practice set on understanding anger and its causes, then assessment and evaluation and techniques and strategies. For each set, read every explanation, including those for questions you got right. Write down the reason you missed each wrong answer in a short note.

Then move to the practice-focused sets. Work through effective communication, conflict resolution and mediation and ethical and legal considerations. Compare what you notice in the questions against NAMA's own wording.

Finally, use stakeholder communication, performance metrics and strategic planning to review weak spots. Repeat any set where your notes show the same mistake appearing again.

Sources & last verified

1. National Anger Management Association — exam fee, eligibility (official source). “Complete Application (fee $125) and provide resume for NAMA Review.” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
2. National Anger Management Association — renewal (official source). “Annual dues $125/year $150/year $250/year $75/year” Verified Oct 27, 2026.
3. National Anger Management Association — delivery (official source). “Programs may be delivered in person, the internet, or through live online platforms, however programs that lack a live Real-time supervisory component may fail to…” Verified Oct 27, 2026.

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