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Free DANB GC Practice Test
DANB’s General Chairside (GC) exam covers clinical dental assisting chairside duties, instruments, materials, and patient care. It is a core component of the CDA pathway.
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 60
- Time
- 75 min
- Pass target
- 70%
- Domains
- 4
- Exam body
- DANB
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Dental assisting & hygiene · DANB
DANB GC Practice Test
60 Q · 75 min · 70% target
Sample DANB GC practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed DANB GC mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
If a patient begins coughing forcefully while supine during a procedure, the assistant should first
- A. Stop, clear the airway/field, upright or turn the patient as needed, and summon help if distress persists
- B. Ignore it and continue
- C. Increase water spray
- D. Place more cotton rolls deeper into the throat
Sample 2
Appointment scheduling that leaves adequate time for complex procedures helps primarily to:
- A. Eliminate the need for consent
- B. Increase rushed incomplete care
- C. Support quality care and reduce stress/errors
- D. Guarantee no-shows
Sample 3
Which metal is a major component of traditional dental amalgam alloy powder?
- A. Pure gold only
- B. Silver (with tin, copper, etc.)
- C. Titanium dioxide exclusively
- D. Aluminum foil
Sample 4
A medical emergency kit in the dental office should include, at minimum, items such as:
- A. Only cotton rolls
- B. Oxygen and emergency medications per ADA/office protocol (e.g., epinephrine, antihistamine, etc.)
- C. Expired drugs exclusively
- D. No medications ever
Sample 5
A patient with uncontrolled angina in the chair who develops chest pain should
- A. Be given a large meal immediately
- B. Be placed in Trendelenburg and ignored
- C. Stop treatment, follow emergency protocol (NTG if prescribed/protocol, oxygen/EMS as indicated)
- D. Continue elective care without pause
What is the DANB GC exam?
DANB’s General Chairside (GC) exam covers clinical dental assisting chairside duties, instruments, materials, and patient care. It is a core component of the CDA pathway.
Administered by: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) (official site ↗)
Who this exam is for
Candidates preparing for DANB GC who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
How to prepare
Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which DANB GC domains are weak, then review the published Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) outline on the official site and drill missed topics with the linked Anki deck before exam day.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for DANB GC: Chairside assisting, Dental materials & lab, Patient care & prevention, Office operations & ethics.
Chairside assisting
Dental materials & lab
Patient care & prevention
Office operations & ethics
About this free DANB GC Practice Test
Free 60-question DANB General Chairside readiness check. Use this free timed practice test as a baseline before exam day or before drilling the linked Anki deck.
Built for: Candidates preparing for DANB GC who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
Topics on this practice test: Chairside assisting, Dental materials & lab, Patient care & prevention, Office operations & ethics.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 75-minute pacing target
- 70% pass threshold with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Free timed mock with full topic report — no signup. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.
Join the DANB GC Anki waitlistDANB GC Practice Test — quick answers
What is the DANB GC exam?
General Chairside (GC) is DANB’s exam on clinical chairside dental assisting knowledge.
Is there a free DANB GC Practice Test?
Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online DANB GC Practice Test with 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free timed practice test.
How many questions are on this free DANB GC Practice Test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. DANB GC / CDA pathway themes. Not a DANB exam.
What score do you need on this DANB GC Practice Test?
The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
Who should take this DANB GC Practice Test?
Candidates preparing for DANB GC who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
Where can I take a DANB GC Practice Test online?
UniPrep2Go hosts the Free DANB GC Practice Test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/danb-gc-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition practice when the .apkg ships.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go local bank (Wave 2).