Exam Day Guidelines.
Know What to Expect Before Your Assessment Begins

Exam day should be focused on demonstrating your competence—not dealing with avoidable administrative or technical problems.

Preparing in advance helps ensure a smoother testing experience.

Before Exam Day

Candidates should review the applicable examination policies before the appointment.

IBACTP® certification examinations are completed online using the unique examination login details assigned to each candidate.

Before beginning your examination, ensure that you have received and can access your assigned:

Candidates should use only the examination credentials specifically assigned to them. Exam login details are confidential and must not be shared, transferred, or used by another individual.

If you are unable to access your examination because your assigned password, username, or other login credentials do not work, do not create another account or attempt to obtain unauthorized access.

You may also complete the Urgent Reporting/Complaints Form on the IBACTP® website for prompt assistance.

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Each assigned certification examination is intended for one completion only.

Once you begin and successfully submit your examination, the exam is considered completed and cannot be restarted, reopened, or taken a second time using the same examination access.

Candidates should therefore make sure they are ready before starting the exam.

Candidates should not open or start the examination simply to preview the questions.

One Login. One Exam Completion.

Your examination access is assigned specifically to you and should be protected accordingly.

• USE ASSIGNED LOGIN
• VERIFY ACCESS
• START WHEN READY
• COMPLETE 100 MCQs
• SUBMIT ONCE
• RECEIVE YOUR RESULT

If you experience an access problem before starting the examination, contact certification@ibactp.org or use the Urgent Reporting/Complaints Form before proceeding.

IBACTP® certification assessments are designed to provide candidates with the flexibility to complete their certification requirements online. However, candidates are responsible for managing their time carefully and completing the applicable assessment within the established examination time or project submission deadline.

Self-paced candidates complete their certification test/exam independently using the assigned examination login details.

Once the examination is started, candidates must complete and submit it within the established examination time limit.

One new attempt allowed within three months if the required passing score is not achieved

Candidates should begin the examination only when they are fully prepared and have sufficient uninterrupted time to complete all 100 questions.

The examination timer begins according to the instructions provided by the examination platform. Candidates are responsible for monitoring the available time and ensuring that their examination is completed and submitted within the 90-minute limit.

Because the examination consists of 100 questions in 90 minutes, candidates should manage their time efficiently and avoid spending excessive time on individual questions.

• LOGIN
• VERIFY EXAM
• START WHEN READY
• MANAGE YOUR TIME
• COMPLETE 100 MCQs
• REVIEW IF TIME PERMITS
• SUBMIT WITHIN 90 MINUTES

Candidates should not start an examination unless they are prepared to complete it.

If your assigned username, password, or examination access information does not work, contact IBACTP® Customer Service before starting the examination.

Candidates may also complete the Urgent Reporting/Complaints Form available on the IBACTP® website.

Provide your name, certification title, registration or candidate information where applicable, and a brief description of the problem so that the issue can be reviewed.

Candidates whose certification pathway requires a Capstone Project, project-based assessment, or other trainer-assigned assessment must complete and submit their work to their assigned trainer by the established due date.

Unlike the timed 100-MCQ examination, capstone projects provide candidates with a defined period in which to research, analyze, develop, complete, review, and submit their work.

Completed capstone projects must be submitted to the assigned trainer by the communicated due date.

Candidates should plan their work carefully and avoid waiting until the final day to complete or submit the project.

A recommended project-management approach is:

• REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
• PLAN
• RESEARCH
• DEVELOP
• ANALYZE
• COMPLETE
• PROOFREAD
• VERIFY REQUIREMENTS
• SUBMIT TO ASSIGNED TRAINER BY DUE DATE

Candidate Responsibility

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that the correct and complete version of the project is submitted.

Candidates who believe they will be unable to meet an assigned capstone project deadline should communicate with their assigned trainer before the due date whenever possible.

Any extension, revised deadline, or alternative arrangement must be approved according to applicable IBACTP® requirements. Candidates should not assume that a late submission will automatically be accepted.

Two Assessment Pathways — Two Important Time Responsibilities

SELF-PACED TEST/EXAM

• Use Assigned Login
• Start When Ready
• Complete 100 MCQs
• Submit Within 90 Minutes

• Receive Assignment
• Complete Required Work
• Review Deliverables
• Submit to Assigned Trainer by the Due Date

Start When Ready. Manage Your Time. Meet Your Deadline. Demonstrate Your Competence.

IBACTP® — Flexible Online Assessment with Clear Professional Standards.

Complete Your Assessment. Receive Your Result. Move Toward Certification.

After completing the applicable IBACTP® certification assessment, the next stage depends on whether the candidate followed the Self-Paced Test/Exam pathway or an Instructor-Led/Capstone Project pathway.

IBACTP® uses the assessment outcome to confirm that the candidate has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for the applicable professional certification.

Candidates completing the standard online certification test/exam will have their examination result recorded following successful submission.

After submitting the examination, candidates may receive their result through the applicable examination system or IBACTP® certification process.

Candidates who achieve the required 70% passing score will have their successful examination result confirmed and may proceed to the certification-award process, subject to completion of any other applicable certification requirements.

Candidates who do not achieve the minimum 70% passing score may use the available retake opportunity.

One new examination attempt within three months.

Candidates are encouraged to review their course materials, strengthen weaker competency areas, and prepare carefully before using the new attempt.

The self-paced results process is:

• COMPLETE 100 MCQs
• SUBMIT WITHIN 90 MINUTES
• RESULT RECORDED
• ACHIEVE 70% OR HIGHER
• RESULT CONFIRMED
• PROCEED TO CERTIFICATION

Candidates completing a Capstone Project or other trainer-assigned assessment must submit the completed work to their assigned trainer by the established due date.

After grading is completed, the candidate will receive notification of the assessment outcome and any applicable next steps.

The capstone assessment process is:

• COMPLETE PROJECT
• SUBMIT BY DUE DATE
• TRAINER REVIEWS
• TRAINER GRADES
• RESULT CONFIRMED
• PROCEED TO CERTIFICATION

Successfully passing an examination or completing a required capstone assessment represents an important stage in the IBACTP® certification process.

Once the successful result has been confirmed and all applicable certification requirements have been satisfied, the candidate becomes eligible for the applicable professional credential.

Successful candidates proceed to the final credential-award stage and receive the applicable IBACTP® certification package, including:

Official Digital Professional Certificate

Official Letter of Induction

The applicable IBACTP® professional certification is valid for three years, subject to certification maintenance and other applicable credential policies.

From Assessment to Professional Recognition

Self-Paced Pathway

• Take Exam
• Submit
• Pass at 70% or Higher
• Result Confirmed
• Certification Awarded
• Professional Induction

• Submit Project
• Trainer Reviews & Grades
• Successful Assessment Confirmed
• Certification Awarded
• Professional Induction

Demonstrate Competence. Earn Recognition. Advance Your Professional Standing.

IBACTP® — Certifying Skills. Validating Competencies. Recognizing Technology Professionals.

Candidates who satisfy the examination standard and all other certification requirements may proceed to credential award.

If You Do Not Pass

Treat not passing an examination as information about where additional development is needed.

What IBACTP® Expects From Every Candidate

The credibility of a professional certification depends on the integrity of the assessment process.

Your Exam. Your Competence. Your Professional Achievement.

The IBACTP® examination process is designed to give candidates a professional opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and judgment expected for the credential they are pursuing.

• ASSESS
• DEMONSTRATE
• CERTIFY
• ADVANCE

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