When will I receive my examination results?

Exam results are issued within 14 weeks of the exam date, although NCIDQ makes every effort to issue results sooner. The mailing date for results letters is posted on the Dates & Deadlines Schedule.

What percentage of individuals taking the examination pass it?

Approximately 75 percent of all candidates who enter the examination process eventually pass. More than 20,000 candidates have successfully completed the exam.

What is the pass rate for each exam section?

Results for the Fall 2007 NCIDQ Examination:

  • Section I: 68% of candidates passed
  • Section II: 64% of candidates passed
  • Section III: 70% of candidates passed

    • Can I get my multiple-choice section scores early?

    No. The 14-week time frame is necessary to scan multiple-choice answer sheets, jury practicum problems and produce and evaluate statistical analyses for all exam sections. All exam results are released at the same time.

    What are the most common reasons for failing the examination?

    Failure to properly prepare and lack of relevant experience are the most common reasons. Other reasons include failure to follow instructions, failure to correctly analyze the project requirements and/or failure to allocate time properly.

    How much time do I have to pass the entire exam?

    You can retake failed sections as many times as necessary. You may not retake any section that you have passed unless it is required by your jurisdiction to reinstate your registration/license. While NCIDQ does not have a time limit for completing the examination, your jurisdiction may have one.

    Can I have my examination returned to me after it is scored?

    NCIDQ exam materials are not returned to examination candidates. Reviews of exam materials are not permitted. Exam materials are stored securely for three years and are then destroyed.

    Who scores Section III (practicum)?

    NCIDQ assembles teams of Active NCIDQ Certificate holders in six cities across North America to score the practicum section. These jurors are rigorously trained by NCIDQ when they begin service, and they receive additional training each time they convene for a scoring session. Jurors agree not to participate in exam preparatory activities for at least five years from the date of their last involvement with NCIDQ.

    I failed Section III (practicum). Can I request that my practicum exam be rescored?

    No. Special reviews and rescoring are not permitted. Error checking and rescoring are built into the standard scoring process for Section III. Your practicum exam is scored by two independent jurors who do not see each other's evaluation of your exam. If the first two jurors are not in sufficient agreement, then your exam is rescored by a third juror to ensure your score is fair and accurate.

    Can I see my exam to see what I did wrong?

    No. NCIDQ exam materials are not returned to candidates. Section III jurors do not write on exam drawings to indicate errors. They evaluate your exam using standard criteria and mark their responses on scan sheets.

    Are there any errors on Section III (practicum) that lead to an "automatic fail" on the section?

    No. There is no such thing as "automatic fail" on any section of the NCIDQ exam. Exam jurors are trained to score ALL work that is completed directly on the drawing sheets. There are approximately 65 scoring criteria used to evaluate each exam; no single error can cause overall failure on the section. You can learn more about the scoring criteria in the NCIDQ Exam Study Guide.

    Can I appeal my failing score on the exam?

    To appeal your failing score, you must have documented your concerns with the testing procedures or environment within 10 days of taking the NCIDQ Examination. Your concerns must be sent in writing directly to NCIDQ. Candidate comment forms filled out at the exam center are not sufficient to open an investigation of your comments. If you documented your concerns according to this policy and receive a failing score on your exam, contact NCIDQ to request a review of your comments and scores. Scores are never changed, and failed sections are never changed to passing. Successful appeals typically result in one free retake of the affected section(s) at the next regularly scheduled exam date.

     

     













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