Practice Test Geeks(SM) Specialist in Microbiology Practice Test

SM Flashcards

115 study cards across 19 topic decks — every card built from a real SM 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.

SM exam key facts

  • Most ASCP BOC certification exams, including the SM - Specialist in Microbiology exam, have 100 questions and use computerized adaptive testing. Source
  • ASCP BOC exams, including the SM - Specialist in Microbiology exam, are scored on a scale of 100 to 999 with a minimum passing score of 400. Source
  • After five unsuccessful attempts under one eligibility route, an ASCP BOC applicant, including one for the SM exam, must meet the current requirements under an alternate eligibility route. Source
  • The SM(ASCP) credential runs on a three-year Credential Maintenance Program cycle. Source
Start the Timed SM Mock Exam →
🎲 Mixed Deck — All SM Topics
100 cards sampled from every topic · the fastest way to find your weak spots
Study →

Decks by Topic

Mycology & Fungal Diagnostics
7 cards
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
6 cards
Immunology & Host-Microbe Interactions
6 cards
Immunology & Host-Microbe Interactions
6 cards
Infectious Diseases & Clinical Applications
6 cards
Infectious Diseases & Clinical Applications
6 cards
Laboratory Techniques & Quality Control
6 cards
Laboratory Techniques & Quality Control
6 cards
Microbial Identification & Classification
6 cards
Microbial Identification & Classification
6 cards
Professional Ethics & Standards
6 cards
Quality Assurance & Compliance
6 cards
Risk Management & Mitigation
6 cards
SM Antimicrobial Resistance & Stewardship
6 cards
SM Antimicrobial Resistance & Stewardship
6 cards
SM Antimicrobial Resistance & Stewardship
6 cards
SM Virology & Molecular Diagnostics
6 cards
SM Virology & Molecular Diagnostics
6 cards
SM Virology & Molecular Diagnostics
6 cards

What Practice Test Geeks adds beyond an AI chat for SM

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 SM mock exam — 100 questions in 150 minutes with a 70% 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 SM 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 SM cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
  • Free SM practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
Start the Timed SM Mock Exam →

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

  1. ascp.org — Score validity, test dates, retake policy, test delivery, exam format, passing score, score release, exam information · verified Oct 2026