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Free DANB ICE Practice Test
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free DANB ICE Practice Test is a 25-question, 19-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 45 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
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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- 25 free · 60 full
- Time
- 19 min free · 45 min full
- UniPrep2Go readiness target
- 70%
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- DANB
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Dental assisting & hygiene · DANB
DANB ICE Practice Test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 19 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
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
After removing PPE, the next critical step is usually
- A. Touch your eyes immediately to check vision
- B. Apply lotion containing contamination from gloves
- C. Shake gloves vigorously to aerosolize debris
- D. Perform hand hygiene
Sample 2
After a needlestick from a used instrument, the employee should
- A. Squeeze the site to bleed it, apply bleach, and report at the end of the day
- B. Wash the site, report immediately, and follow post-exposure evaluation
- C. Wash the site, then report only if the patient's history shows HIV or hepatitis
- D. Wash the site and start PEP within 7 days if the source tests positive
Sample 3
When loading a sterilizer, packages should be:
- A. Packed tightly and stacked flat to maximize each cycle's load
- B. Laid flat with pouches stacked plastic side down in layers
- C. Loaded with cassettes touching the chamber walls to use all space
- D. Arranged to allow steam/air circulation—not overloaded or stacked
Sample 4
If a glove tears mid-procedure, the correct approach is generally to:
- A. Pull a second glove over the torn one and finish the procedure
- B. Disinfect the torn glove with alcohol and continue if the skin is not cut
- C. Remove gloves, perform hand hygiene, and don new gloves before continuing
- D. Finish the current step, then change gloves without hand hygiene in between
Sample 5
Which PPE combination is most appropriate for a procedure likely to produce splash of blood/saliva?
- A. Gloves and a surgical mask, with eye protection reserved for the operator
- B. Gloves and protective eyewear; a mask only when the patient reports a cough
- C. Gloves, gown, and a face shield used in place of a mask and eyewear
- D. Gloves, mask, and eye protection; gown when soiling of clothing is likely
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
60-question DANB ICE infection control readiness check (free 25-question version) for dental assisting candidates. Use this timed practice test as a baseline before exam day or before drilling the linked Anki deck — start with the free 25-question / 19-minute diagnostic.
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
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. 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 — your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free, and it can be this one: a 25-question / 19-minute timed diagnostic drawn by the same topic weights, a 70% readiness target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. No signup, Exam or Learn mode. The full 60-question / 45-minute mock runs on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
How many free attempts do I get on this DANB ICE Practice Test?
One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
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. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 19-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Readiness check mapped to DANB ICE infection-control themes. Not a DANB exam.
Why is the free DANB ICE Practice Test 25 questions?
It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 19 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 45-minute mock.
What do I get for $5?
The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question DANB ICE session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- 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.
- 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.