Communication & Customer Service — Free CCMA Practice Test | Set-1

Communication & Customer Service — Free CCMA Practice Test | Set-1

Aligned to Subject 6: Communication & Customer Service, this quiz strengthens core CCMA skills: professional phone etiquette, active listening, empathy, de-escalation and service recovery (AIDET), barriers and health literacy, teach-back, nonverbal cues, cultural responsiveness and interpreter use, portal/email “netiquette,” privacy safeguards, accurate message taking, and effective team communication/hand-offs. Designed for CCMA students and medical assistant trainees, this Free CCMA Practice Test doubles as a quick Free Mock Test to power your free exam preparation. Choose the single best answer, submit to see your instant score, and review highlighted solutions to lock in confident, patient-centered communication from front desk to exam room.

1) Which action BEST demonstrates active listening during a patient interview?

2) Which statements BEST convey empathy and partnership?

3) Before placing a caller on hold, the CCMA should FIRST:

4) Discussing results by phone requires verifying identity by at least two identifiers and checking disclosure preferences. Which combo meets that standard?

5) Which phrase BEST reflects the teach-back method?

6) Which nonverbal strategy MOST supports rapport and trust during rooming?

7) An upset patient says, “I’ve been waiting 45 minutes!” Which response BEST applies de-escalation and service recovery?

8) Appropriate use of the patient portal includes which example?

9) For patients preferring Spanish, the MOST appropriate action is to:

10) Which action aligns with the AIDET framework for service recovery?

11) Which details are MOST essential when taking a clinical message for the provider?

12) A patient complains about a billing error at check-out. What is the BEST immediate response?

13) A patient offers a gift card worth $100 for “special treatment.” The MOST professional action is to:

14) A caller reports sudden facial droop and slurred speech started 10 minutes ago. The CCMA should:

15) Netiquette for clinic email/portal replies includes which BEST practice?

16) The BEST way to close a call after giving instructions is to:

17) For a medication refill message, which data should the CCMA capture MOST completely?

18) Which question avoids leading the patient and encourages fuller responses?

19) During rooming, which introduction BEST models professionalism and clarity?

20) Communicating with a hard-of-hearing patient WITHOUT an interpreter, the CCMA should FIRST try to:

21) Which nonverbal behavior MOST encourages patient engagement?

22) To protect privacy in the waiting room, the CCMA should:

23) A patient makes a threat toward staff. The MOST appropriate action is to:

24) Returning calls is MOST effective when the clinic:

25) Providing culturally responsive education means the CCMA should FIRST: