CDM Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CDM Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CDM exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 5 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
Topics in the CDM Vocabulary Game
Nutrition care
Foodservice systems
Personnel management
Food safety
Business operations
Sources for these terms (22)
- Calculate Your BMI · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Overweight and Obesity - What Are Overweight and Obesity? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 for Nursing Homes and Swing Bed Providers · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Complete IDDSI Framework Detailed Definitions V2.2 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes, Vitamins · Source checked 2026-11-03
- HACCP Principles & Application Guidelines · Source checked 2026-11-03
- USDA Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs - Appendix A · Source checked 2026-11-03
- USDA Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs - Introduction · Source checked 2026-11-03
- QAPI Description and Background · Source checked 2026-11-03
- HIPAA Policy Brief · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 U.S.C. 2612 - Leave requirement · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Overview · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CDM, CFPP Code of Ethics · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets QuickCard · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hazard Communication in the Maritime Industry · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Principles · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Competence Area 2: Foodservice - Calculating Food Costs · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Personnel & Communications Standard 1: Manage Staffing Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Recalls Background and Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FDA Food Code 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.20.11 · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CDM Exam
The CDM, CFPP certification validates competence in dietary management. It covers nutrition therapy, foodservice management, food safety, menu planning, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and managing dietary operations in healthcare facilities.
Exam sponsor: Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
160 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
About 70% of scored items
Reported exam pass rate: About 75%. CBDM average for first-attempt candidates; 73.3% in the first half of 2026 This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CDM 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 CDM vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CDM 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 CDM terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) 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 CDM exam passing score?
Historically, about 70% of the 140 scored items has been required to pass; the cut score is set by a modified Angoff study and your score report shows the exact number needed. The exam has 160 questions (20 are unscored pretest items) in 3 hours. CBDM reports that about 75% of candidates pass on their first attempt.
How hard is the CDM exam?
The ANFP Certified Dietary Manager Exam is considered moderately challenging: CBDM reports that about 75% of candidates pass on their first attempt (73.3% of first-time takers in the first half of 2026). Candidates with clinical experience and structured study plans typically perform well. Plan for 60-120 hours of dedicated study.