Free Sommelier Exam Practice Tests
Practice the Court of Master Sommeliers theory exams with original questions on the world’s wine regions, spirits, beer, saké and service, and a worked explanation for every answer.
70 questions in 45 minutes, scored against the 60% pass mark by topic, with an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free 10-question drillMargaret River, known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, is in which Australian state?
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The Court of Master Sommeliers Americas certifies sommeliers in four levels: Introductory, Certified, Advanced and Master. The Introductory exam is 70 multiple-choice questions; the Certified exam adds a written blind tasting and a hospitality and service practical to a 45-question theory section.
Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Sommelier Exam
- Multiple-choice questions
- 70
- Time
- 45 minutes
- Pass mark
- 60%
Same as the real exam: 70 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, 60% to pass.
Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier Examination (theory)
- Theory questions
- 45
- Time
- 38 minutes
- Pass mark
- 60%
The theory exam’s length and clock: 45 questions in 38 minutes, 60% to pass. The real theory exam also uses short answer, math and matching formats; ours are all multiple choice.
Take a full Introductory Sommelier mock under real time limits
70 questions in 45 minutes, scored against the 60% pass mark by topic, with an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free 10-question drillCommon questions
What are the levels of the Court of Master Sommeliers?
Introductory Sommelier, Certified Sommelier, Advanced Sommelier and Master Sommelier. You must pass the Introductory exam before you can sit the Certified exam.
How many questions are on the sommelier exams?
The Introductory exam is 70 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes (60% to pass). The Certified theory section is 45 questions in 38 minutes, and you need 60% on theory, tasting, and hospitality and service in one sitting.
Are these official Court of Master Sommeliers questions?
No. These are original practice questions written to the published course scope, timed and scored like the real theory exams.
Does one pass cover both sommelier exams?
Yes. The WSET & Sommelier pass unlocks every full mock exam and unlimited drills for both Court of Master Sommeliers exams and WSET Levels 1, 2 and 3.
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70 questions in 45 minutes, scored against the 60% pass mark by topic, with an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free 10-question drillStudying for a WSET exam?
The same pass covers WSET Level 1, 2 and 3 practice.
Exam formats checked October 2026: CMS Americas: Introductory Sommelier Course and Exam · CMS Americas: Certified Sommelier Examination · CMS Americas: exam FAQs.
Original independent practice questions. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust or the Court of Master Sommeliers.