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Requirements† Review ................... 5  \nEXAMINATION CONTENT OUTLINE Examination Content Outline..................................... 6  \nAPPLICATION/SCHEDULING Application Process .............................................. 8  \nHow to Apply for an Examination................................. 8  \nRegistratiion/Testing Reminders.................................. 8  \nTesting Window.................................................. 9  \nFees ............................................................. 9  \nAdherence to Published Policies .................................. 9  \nAudit Policy...................................................... 9  \nExamination Administration...................................... 9  \nCopyrighted Examination Questions ............................. 9  \nRequests for International Test Centers (Outside United States) .......................................... 10  \nRequests for Special Accommodations .......................... 10  \nChanges after 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Eligibility\n## Withdrawals and Refunds\n## Scheduling an Examination\n## Holidays\n# EXAMINATION INFORMATION\n## Examination Construction and Scoring\n## Details\n## Testing of Advancements\n## Studying for the Examination\n## Practice Examination\n# FOLLOWING THE EXAMINATION\n## Scoring of the Exam\n## Re-Examination\n## Appeals – Policies – Testing Circumstances\n## Scores Cancelled by CBDCE or PSI\n## Duplicate Score Report\n## Certificates and Wallet Cards\n## Use of Certification Marks\n# TESTING AT A TEST CENTER\n## Testing at a Test Center\n## Exam Scheduling\n## Special Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities\n## Examination Rescheduling and Transfer\n## Missed Appointments and Forfeitures\n## Inclement Weather, Emergency or Power Failure\n## On the Day of the Examination\n## Identification\n## Security\n## Personal Belongings\n## Examination Restrictions\n## Misconduct\n# TESTING BY LIVE REMOTE PROCTORING (LRP)\n## Brief Overview of LRP Testing Requirements\n## Exam Scheduling\n## Special Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities\n## Examination Rescheduling and Transfer\n## Missed Appointments and Forfeitures\n## Inclement Weather, Emergency or Power Failure\n## Your LRP Testing Location\n## Identification\n## Allowable Items in LRP\n## Examination Restrictions\n## Misconduct\n## Practice Testing\n## Timed Examination\n## Candidate Comments\n## Examination Results\n# APPENDICES\n## Appendix I – Accrual Information for Initial/Expired or Renewal of Certification/Expired Certification","[{\"question\":\"What ethical, confidentiality, and nondiscrimination policies apply to candidates?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook includes canons of ethical conduct, a statement of nondiscrimination policy, confidentiality requirements, and a disciplinary policy that govern candidate conduct and obligations.\"},{\"question\":\"How are examinations scheduled and what are the key rules for test day?\",\"answer\":\"It explains the application process, testing window, 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