CMA 2026 PART 1 Gleim Testbank (MCQ & CBQ)
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) replaced the essay scenario Opens in new window portion of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam with case-based questions (CBQs), which will test you with several new question types.
- IMA has replaced the essays on the CMA exam with case-based questions (CBQs).
- CBQs test candidates with multiple new question types, including select-from-a-list, drag-and-drop, and numerical response.
What are the new CMA Case-Based Questions?
CBQs provide you with an approximately 250-word case study, relevant exhibits (financial information, charts, etc.), and a set of questions. You’ll get two CBQs on your CMA exam.
Each CBQ has a mixture of possible question types, including:
Drag and drop
You will drag the correct answers to the corresponding option. The exam will let you know if all items will be used or if you’ll have unused options not dragged. You may receive a drag-and-drop question that requires you to put the steps of a sequence in order.
Select from a list
The exam will give you a sentence that you’ll need to complete by selecting from a list of potential options in a drop-down box.
Numerical response
Type a numerical answer into a box. You won’t enter dollar signs or commas, and the exam will provide instructions for rounding to two decimal places as needed.
Multiple response
Select more than one correct answer to the question. The exam will let you know how many correct answers to select for each question.
Multiple choice
Standard-format MCQs where you’ll select one correct answer out of four options.