SMQT Flashcards
329 study cards across 48 topic decks — every card built from a real SMQT practice question. No account or sign-up needed. Flip to reveal the answer and explanation, mark what you know, and drill what you don't.
SMQT exam key facts
- The regular version of the CMS Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) has 140 multiple-choice questions, and some may be unscored field-test items. Source
- The SMQT is timed at 4 hours of testing time, and the clock does not stop during breaks. Source
- Surveyors get 3 attempts to pass the SMQT; after that the assessment is locked and their RTA or STC is notified to develop an Individual Training Plan. Source
🎲 Mixed Deck — All SMQT Topics
100 cards sampled from every topic · the fastest way to find your weak spots
Decks by Topic
Fundamentals of Surveying
11 cards
Introduction to Surveying
11 cards
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention
7 cards
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention
7 cards
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention
7 cards
Comprehensive Care Plan Process
7 cards
Comprehensive Care Plan Process
7 cards
Comprehensive Care Plan Process
7 cards
Dietary and Nutrition Services
7 cards
Dietary and Nutrition Services
7 cards
Dietary and Nutrition Services
7 cards
Dietary and Nutrition Services
7 cards
Emergency Preparedness (Appendix Z)
7 cards
Infection Prevention and Control
7 cards
Nursing and Physician Services
7 cards
Pharmacy and Medication Services
7 cards
Pharmacy and Medication Services
7 cards
Pharmacy and Medication Services
7 cards
Pharmacy and Medication Services
7 cards
Physical Environment Standards
7 cards
Quality of Life Requirements
7 cards
Resident Assessment and PASRR
7 cards
Resident Assessment and PASRR
7 cards
Resident Assessment and PASRR
7 cards
Resident Assessment and PASRR
7 cards
Resident Rights and Dignity
7 cards
Resident Rights and Dignity
7 cards
Resident Rights and Dignity
7 cards
Resident Rights and Dignity
7 cards
Survey Process and Citations
7 cards
Survey Process and Citations
7 cards
Survey Process and Citations
7 cards
Survey Process and Citations
7 cards
Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Requirements
6 cards
Emergency Preparedness (Appendix Z)
6 cards
Enforcement Remedies and Scope/Severity
6 cards
Immediate Jeopardy (SOM Appendix Q)
6 cards
QAPI and Facility Administration
6 cards
Comprehensive Care Plan Process
6 cards
Dietary and Nutrition Services
6 cards
Infection Prevention and Control
6 cards
Nursing and Physician Services
6 cards
Pharmacy and Medication Services
6 cards
Physical Environment Standards
6 cards
Quality of Life Requirements
6 cards
Resident Assessment and PASRR
6 cards
Resident Rights and Dignity
6 cards
Survey Process and Citations
6 cards
What Practice Test Geeks adds beyond an AI chat for SMQT
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- A timed, full-length SMQT mock exam — 150 questions in 270 minutes with a 75% 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 SMQT 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 SMQT cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
- Free SMQT practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
How this page was made: written with AI tools and published by Nathan Beja, founder of Practice Test Geeks, who is responsible for its content. Exam facts are checked against the official sources listed below. Not reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Editorial policy
Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- qsep.cms.gov — Test delivery, exam format, retake policy, score release, test dates, time limit, eligibility · verified Oct 2026