CBIC Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CBIC Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CBIC exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the CBIC Vocabulary Game
Disease identification
Surveillance and investigation
Transmission precautions
Occupational health
Program improvement
Education and research
Environment of care
Reprocessing and sterilization
Sources for these terms (19)
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Basics · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About C. diff · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About Sepsis · Source checked 2026-11-03
- National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Overview · Source checked 2026-11-03
- The NHSN Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR): A Guide to the SIR · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About HAIs · Source checked 2026-11-03
- III. Precautions to Prevent Transmission of Infectious Agents · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Glossary: Guideline for Isolation Precautions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Clinical Testing Guidance for Tuberculosis: Interferon Gamma Release Assay · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 1910.134 - Respiratory protection · Source checked 2026-11-03
- How to Improve: Model for Improvement: Testing Changes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Pareto Chart · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Clinical Research: Benefits, Risks, and Safety · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Use the Teach-Back Method: Tool 5 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- C. Air: Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Ethylene Oxide "Gas" Sterilization · Source checked 2026-11-03
- A Rational Approach to Disinfection and Sterilization · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Best Practices for Sterilization Monitoring in Dental Settings · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CBIC CIC Exam
The CIC certification validates expertise in infection prevention and control. It covers epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak investigation, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, sterilization, and healthcare-associated infection prevention.
Exam sponsor: Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
150 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled 700 (300-900 scale)
Reported exam pass rate: 64% (2025, CBIC). CBIC estimate This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CIC vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CIC vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CIC terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CIC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CBIC CIC exam passing score?
The Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) requires a score of scaled 700 on a 300-900 scale to pass. The exam has 150 questions in 3 hours. The estimated pass rate is 64% (2025).
How hard is the CBIC CIC exam?
The Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) is considered moderately challenging with an estimated pass rate of 64% (2025). Candidates with clinical experience and structured study plans typically perform well. Plan for 60-120 hours of dedicated study.