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 On-Demand Testing and Instant Scoring
 

Candidates have three (3) months from the date they receive the "Eligible to Test" notification to schedule and sit for the examination.

After the 3-month period, candidates will need to reapply for the examination and pay a new application fee.

Once an exam has been completed, candidates will receive an instant unofficial Pass/Fail notification. An official detailed score report will be sent via mail 3 to 4 weeks after completion of the exam.

After 3 unsuccessful attempts, candidates will not be allowed to retest for 6 months and will need to submit additional education hours.
 

What Does a Scaled Score Mean?

A scaled score uses a candidate’s raw score (i.e., total number of correct answers) and converts it into a score on a standardized scale. A scaled score ensures that individual scores are consistent, no matter which version of the exam a candidate takes. This process provides the fairest possible assessment for each candidate.

Scaled scores account for differences in difficulty between versions of the same exam. Even if the questions on one version are harder or easier than on another version, the same level of knowledge is needed to meet the scaled passing score. This makes scores on different versions of the exam comparable. Since the scale is always the same, scaled scores allow for comparisons over time.

The reporting of how many items were answered correctly in each section on the bottom of the Score Report is designed to assist in identifying broad areas of the exam content where more study may be useful.

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