Examination

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