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Free DANB ICE Practice Test
DANB’s Infection Control (ICE) exam is a dental assisting component exam on infection prevention, sterilization, and OSHA/CDC-style safety in dental settings. Many dental assistants take ICE as part of CDA or state requirements.
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
- 45 min
- Pass target
- 70%
- Domains
- 4
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- DANB
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Dental assisting & hygiene · DANB
DANB ICE Practice Test
60 Q · 45 min · 70% target
Sample DANB ICE practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed DANB ICE mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
On the DANB ICE, which statement about event-related shelf life is correct? Select the best answer.
- A. Sterility lasts exactly 24 hours regardless of packaging
- B. Sterile packages remain usable until an event compromises integrity (tear, moisture, expiration if dated), if storage is proper
- C. Packages may be stored under sinks in puddles
- D. Open packages can be resealed with tape for sterile use
Sample 2
Which PPE combination is most appropriate for a procedure likely to produce splash of blood/saliva?
- A. Gloves only
- B. Shoe covers only
- C. No PPE if the patient rinsed with mouthwash
- D. Gloves, mask, and eye protection (goggles/face shield); gown when soiling of clothing is likely
Sample 3
Which training topic is required under OSHA BBP for dental employees with exposure risk?
- A. Only marketing scripts for whitening upsells
- B. Only how to brew coffee
- C. Optional silent self-study with no documentation ever
- D. Modes of transmission, PPE use, exposure response, and engineering/work-practice controls
Sample 4
Which waste is typically regulated as medical/biohazard waste in dentistry?
- A. Office paper recycling mixed with needles
- B. Sharps and items saturated with blood/saliva that drip when compressed, per local regulations
- C. Uncontaminated paper towels from hand drying always as red-bag waste in all jurisdictions
- D. Food wrappers from the break room
Sample 5
On the DANB ICE, which is a work-practice control? Select the best answer.
- A. Recapping only with a one-handed scoop technique or safer method—not two-handed recapping
- B. Installing a sharps container (engineering)
- C. Writing the exposure control plan (admin document alone without practice)
- D. Choosing wall paint color
What is the DANB ICE exam?
DANB’s Infection Control (ICE) exam is a dental assisting component exam on infection prevention, sterilization, and OSHA/CDC-style safety in dental settings. Many dental assistants take ICE as part of CDA or state requirements.
Administered by: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) (official site ↗)
Who this exam is for
Candidates preparing for DANB ICE who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
How to prepare
Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which DANB ICE 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 ICE: Standard precautions & PPE, Instrument processing & sterilization, Environmental infection control, Occupational safety & regulations.
Standard precautions & PPE
Instrument processing & sterilization
Environmental infection control
Occupational safety & regulations
About this free DANB ICE Practice Test
Free 60-question DANB ICE infection control readiness check for dental assisting candidates. 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 ICE who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
Topics on this practice test: Standard precautions & PPE, Instrument processing & sterilization, Environmental infection control, Occupational safety & regulations.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 45-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 ICE Anki waitlistDANB ICE Practice Test — quick answers
What is the DANB ICE exam?
ICE is DANB’s Infection Control exam for dental assistants, covering sterilization, PPE, and infection-prevention protocols.
Is there a free DANB ICE Practice Test?
Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online DANB ICE Practice Test with 60 timed questions, 45 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 ICE Practice Test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 45-minute target. Readiness check mapped to DANB ICE infection-control themes. Not a DANB exam.
What score do you need on this DANB ICE 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 ICE Practice Test?
Candidates preparing for DANB ICE who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
Where can I take a DANB ICE Practice Test online?
UniPrep2Go hosts the Free DANB ICE Practice Test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/danb-ice-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 for ICE topics.