A CASPer practice question bank should be more than a pile of prompts. Used well, it becomes a working system for CASPer prep: you collect original scenarios, tag the skills they test, answer in the right mode, and review what changed. Start with the current test format in mind through CASPer prep, then pressure-test your bank with a CASPer practice test once you have enough variety to simulate real conditions.
Acuity describes CASPer as an online, open-response situational judgment test that evaluates professionalism-related skills such as communication, collaboration, empathy, fairness, ethics, motivation, problem solving, resilience, and self-awareness. For most 2026-2027 applicants, the standard format includes 11 scenarios: 4 video-response scenarios followed by 7 typed-response scenarios. Video scenarios have 2 questions with 1 minute per response, and typed scenarios have 2 questions with 3.5 minutes total.
The goal is not to predict your official score or memorize ideal answers. Acuity says CASPer is scored by trained human raters, and unofficial practice cannot reproduce that process. Your bank should help you build transferable habits: reading the scenario accurately, considering stakeholders, choosing a proportionate action, and explaining your reasoning under time pressure.
CASPer Practice Question Bank: What to Include
A useful bank has enough structure to reveal patterns. If every prompt is saved in a random document, you will not know whether you are over-practicing empathy questions while neglecting confidentiality, teamwork, or accountability.
| Bank Field | What to Record | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Scenario title | A short label, such as "late group member" | Makes review searchable |
| Competency tags | Empathy, ethics, fairness, teamwork, resilience | Keeps the bank balanced |
| Setting | Clinic, classroom, workplace, volunteer role, peer group | Trains flexible judgment across contexts |
| Mode | Video or typed | Matches the real response constraints |
| Scenario type | Conflict, feedback, safety, confidentiality, policy, personal reflection | Prevents narrow practice |
| Status | New, attempted, reviewed, repeated, retired | Keeps you from collecting prompts without learning |
| Transfer lesson | One habit to use next time | Turns review into action |
For volume planning, use How Many CASPer Practice Questions Should You Complete? to decide when to add new material and when to slow down for review. A smaller bank that you revisit honestly usually beats a large bank that only gives you the feeling of being busy.
Build Prompts Around Real Tension
Strong CASPer-style prompts create tension between reasonable values. If the answer is obvious, the prompt will not train judgment. Build each scenario around two competing concerns: empathy and accountability, privacy and safety, loyalty and fairness, efficiency and inclusion, or policy and compassion.
Use this prompt-building formula:
| Step | Question to Ask | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who is involved? | Classmate, patient, teammate, supervisor, applicant |
| 2 | What value is at stake? | Fairness, safety, trust, confidentiality, inclusion |
| 3 | What information is missing? | Intent, urgency, pattern, policy, risk level |
| 4 | What action could be too harsh? | Public confrontation or immediate escalation |
| 5 | What action could be too passive? | Ignoring the issue or only offering sympathy |
Here are original examples you can add to your CASPer practice question bank:
| Scenario | Question 1 | Question 2 |
|---|---|---|
| A student in your lab group asks you to mark them present even though they left early for the third time this month. | What would you do in the moment? | How would you balance compassion for the student with fairness to the group? |
| During a volunteer shift, a coordinator asks you to tell families that a service is available today, but you are not sure there is enough staff to provide it. | What concerns would you raise? | What would you do if the coordinator says not to worry about the details? |
| A friend applying to a health program asks you to edit their reflection so heavily that it no longer sounds like their own work. | How would you respond? | What boundary would you set while still being supportive? |
| While shadowing, you hear a staff member make a dismissive comment about a patient after the patient leaves. | What would you consider before acting? | When would you escalate the concern? |
These are PrepTrack-created practice examples, not official CASPer questions. Use Acuity's official practice test for interface familiarity and system setup, but remember that it does not save, score, submit, or give feedback on your answers.
Organize the Bank for Video and Typed Responses
Do not let your bank become typed-only by default. The current format asks most applicants to complete both response modes, and each mode stresses a different weakness.
| Mode | Real Constraint | Bank Practice Method | Review Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video response | 1 minute per answer | Record short spoken responses | Clarity, pacing, eye contact, concise reasoning |
| Typed response | 3.5 minutes total for 2 answers | Answer both questions in one timed block | Prioritization, direct wording, complete second answer |
| Untimed analysis | No test-day equivalent | Pause to map stakeholders and missing facts | Reasoning quality before speed |
| Mixed set | Several scenarios in sequence | Combine video and typed prompts | Recovery after a weak answer |
For timing strategy, pair the bank with Timed vs Untimed CASPer Practice. Untimed work builds reasoning; timed work tests whether that reasoning survives the actual limits.
Add Review Before You Add More Questions
The easiest way to misuse a bank is to keep adding prompts while ignoring the answers you already wrote or recorded. Review should be built into the same document, not saved as a separate afterthought.
After each attempt, answer these review questions:
| Review Question | What a Strong Answer Shows |
|---|---|
| Did I identify the central issue? | Names the conflict without oversimplifying it |
| Did I avoid assumptions? | Clarifies missing context before judging motives |
| Did I consider stakeholders? | Includes people indirectly affected by the decision |
| Did I choose a first step? | Gives a concrete, proportionate action |
| Did I explain why? | Connects the action to fairness, safety, professionalism, or trust |
| Did I include follow-up? | Explains what changes if the problem continues or risk increases |
Keep review notes blunt and specific. "Be more empathetic" is too vague. "Acknowledge the teammate's stress, then set a clear deadline and backup plan" is usable. For a deeper review system, use How to Review CASPer Practice Answers after you complete a few sets.
A Simple Weekly Bank Workflow
A bank works best when it has a rhythm. Use new prompts to test transfer, repeated prompts to repair habits, and retired prompts to avoid memorization.
| Day | Bank Task | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Add 4-6 original prompts across different competencies | Tagged new scenarios |
| Day 2 | Attempt 2 typed scenarios under time | Answers plus timing notes |
| Day 3 | Record 2 video scenarios | Pacing notes and one delivery habit |
| Day 4 | Review previous attempts | Mistake log update |
| Day 5 | Repeat 1 weak scenario and attempt 1 new scenario | Transfer comparison |
| Day 6 | Mixed timed set | Stamina and recovery notes |
| Day 7 | Retire, revise, or add prompts | Cleaner bank for next week |
If you notice the same weakness across settings, make that your next drill. If the weakness appears only in one familiar prompt, you may be memorizing instead of improving.
FAQ About CASPer Practice Question Bank
How many prompts should a CASPer practice question bank have?
A useful CASPer practice question bank can start with 20-30 varied scenarios. You do not need hundreds. Add more when your current bank covers video and typed responses, several competencies, and enough fresh scenarios to test transfer.
Should I repeat questions from my CASPer practice question bank?
Yes, but repeat with a purpose. Revisit a scenario when you are testing whether you fixed a specific habit, such as skipping stakeholder analysis or escalating too quickly. Do not repeat prompts to memorize polished answers.
Can a CASPer practice question bank predict my official quartile?
No. A bank can show whether your reasoning, timing, and communication are improving, but it cannot reproduce Acuity's scoring process or guarantee an official quartile.
What makes a CASPer practice question bank better than random prompts?
A CASPer practice question bank is better than random prompts when it is tagged, reviewed, and revised. The value comes from tracking patterns across attempts, not from saving more questions.
Related CASPer Resources
- CASPer prep platform
- Free CASPer practice test
- Ultimate Guide to the CASPer Test
- How to Use the Official CASPer Practice Test
- CASPer Mock Test Strategy: Before, During, and After
- How to Practice CASPer Alone
Final Takeaway
A CASPer practice question bank should make your preparation more deliberate. Build original prompts, tag them by skill and mode, review every attempt, and keep only the questions that help you improve. The point is not to collect answers. The point is to make your next unfamiliar scenario feel manageable.