Process of Examination Development
- Development of a Job Task Analysis (JTA) Survey
- Administration of the JTA Survey and Analysis of the results
- Development of a Test Blueprint from the JTA
- Item writing for the examination in accord with the Test Blueprint
- Pilot testing of the examination and indicated revision
- Administration of the examination
- Statistical analysis of the examination and elimination of non-functioning items
- Standard setting (pass-fail cut score setting) panel
- Score reports to candidates with Strengths and Weaknesses defined according to the blueprint
- Posting of new Fellows
- Appeals and dispensation of appeals