Exam and Testing Procedures

At the heart of the FOCP program are carefully developed, computer-administered or human-supervised exams that measure your ability to perform a specific job function or set of tasks in the real world.

FiberOptic.com is introducing innovative testing technologies to more effectively determine who meets the criteria for certification.

The same exam questions are used in both adaptive and traditional fixed-form exams. Candidates are expected to understand the exam content, regardless of how it is presented. Therefore, FiberOptic.com changes the exam format and questions occasionally. In addition, FiberOptic.com does not identify the format of any given exam at the time of registration. Both practices help protect exam security and the value of FiberOptic.com certification. To prepare for the exam, candidates should use the exam objectives listed in the exam preparation guide.

As part of the exam development process, FiberOptic.com creates a pool of questions, which is named an "exam set." The exam set maps to the objectives of the exam. During the beta process, which lasts about a week, you will be able to respond to a subset of the questions in the exam set. FiberOptic.com performs a statistical analysis of the responses of all beta participants to the questions contained in the exam set to verify the validity of the exam questions and to determine which questions will remain for the certification exam.

To ensure that candidates taking beta versions of FiberOptic.com Certification exams represent the appropriate candidate population, the FOCP program now offers beta exams to selected qualified candidates by invitation only. Invitations are sent by e-mail to qualified candidates. The invitation will give you a promotional code that will enable you to register for the specific beta exam..

To take exams at Certified Technical Education Center, call (877) 529-9114. Outside the United States call (215) 529-9114. To register online visit registration page.

Certification exams are priced according to currency values in specific countries and regions. Beta exams are free and offered by invitation only to selected candidates. Live exams (not including tutoring or training) typically cost US$150 per exam. Certification exam prices are subject to change. In some countries and regions, additional taxes may apply. Contact our test registration center for exact pricing.

An economical way to certify your employees is to take advantage of the FiberOptic.com volume discount on FiberOptic.com Certification exams. When you purchase exam vouchers in quantities of 20 or more, you will receive a 10 percent discount. The vouchers are good for one year from the date of purchase. To purchase vouchers, telephone Certified Technical Education Center. This discount is available in limited areas; countries and regions in which this offer is valid are listed here. Exam voucher volume discounts are available in the following countries and regions:

• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Brunei
• Canada
• Denmark
• United Kingdom
• Fiji Islands
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Guam
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Luxembourg
• Netherlands
• New Caledonia
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Papua New Guinea
• Portugal
• Reunion
• Seychelles
• Singapore
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United States

Visit the FiberOptic.com Training & Certification Web site regularly for information on new exams and training.

Although FiberOptic.com Certification exams will now provide feedback about the areas where examinees need to further develop their skills, FiberOptic.com Certification exams are not designed to provide detailed feedback. Before you try FiberOptic.com Certification exams, you should use our practice tests as diagnostic tools to identify your strengths and weaknesses.

If you’re taking a computer-administered test you will receive notification of your pass or fail status on the computer where you completed your exam. In addition, you will also receive a mailed confirmation that indicates results. If you’re taking a human-supervised test the information will be available with 2 weeks

• If you do not pass a certification exam and want to retake it, you should review the appropriate exam preparation guide and continue to practice the necessary skills. When you are ready, call Certified Technical Education Center to schedule retaking the exam. Be aware that you must pay for each exam you retake.



• Beta exam results: You will be notified by mail of your beta exam results after the beta period ends. Some beta exams require additional time for results to be processed. Call our test registration center for more information.