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National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) . All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy or recording, or stored in any information and retrieval system, without permission in writing from NBCC.  \nRevised September 24, 2024  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction  5  \nAbout NBCC  5  \nAbout Pearson VUE  5  \nNondiscrimination Policy  6  \nExamination Administration  6  \nHolidays  6  \nExamination Purpose, Content, and Form  7  \nExamination Purpose and Content  7  \nMeasurement Focus and Target Population  8  \nMinimally Qualified Candidate  8  \nExamination Format  8  \nEligibility Requirements  9  \nRegistering for the Examination  9  \nRegistration Process  9  \nTest Authorization Window and Registration Expiration  9  \nFailing to Report for an Examination  9  \nExamination Reregistration  10  \nFees and Refund Policy  10  \nScheduling an Examination  10  \nTo Schedule Online  10  \nTo Schedule by Telephone  11  \nAccommodations for Candidates With Disabilities  11  \nExamination Appointment Changes  12  \nCircumstances Resulting in Forfeiture of Examination Registration Fees  12  \nExamination Deferrals  12  \nPersonal Emergency, Inclement Weather, or Power Failure  12  \nTaking the Examination  13  \nIn-Person Examination Administration (Pearson VUE Test Center)  13  \nTest Center Locations  13  \nSecurity Requirements  13  \nAdditional Test Administration Restrictions  14  \nExamination Process  14  \nOnline Examination Administration (OnVUE)  15  \nIdentification Requirements  15  \nOnVUE Test Administration Requirements  16  \nSecurity Requirements 16  \nTesting Space Requirements  16  \nAdditional Examination Administration Restrictions  17  \nExamination Process  17  \nExamination Rules and Requirements 18  \nExamination Materials Ownership  19  \nFollowing the Examination  20  \nPass/Fail Score Determination  20  \nScore Verification Requests  21  \nAppealing Examination Results  21  \nAppendix A-NCE Content Outline  22  \nAppendix B-NCE Sample Examination Questions  30  \nFor More Information  \nAll questions and requests for information about the NCE should be directed to:  \nNational Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Certification and Credentialing Services Department  \n3 Terrace Way Greensboro, NC 27403 Tel: +336-547-0607  \nFax: +336-547-0017  \nWebsite: [nbcc.org](nbcc.org)  \nAll questions and requests for information about examination scheduling should be directed to:  \nPearson VUE  \n5601 Green Valley Dr.  \nBloomington, MN 55437 Voice: 866-904-4432  \nWebsite: [pearsonvue.com](pearsonvue.com)  \nIntroduction  \nThe National Counselor Examination (NCE) is designed to assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities determined to be important for providing effective counseling services. The NCE is a requirement for counselor licensure in many states. It is also one of two examination options for the National Certified Counsleor (NCC) certification.  \nThe NCE was first used in 1983 as part of the NCC application process and continues to undergo regular review and development to ensure it represents the current reality of practice and research in the counseling profession.  \nYou have two options when it comes to registering for the NCE:  \n1. You can register as part of the National Certified Counselor (NCC) application, which will be covered in this handbook. The benefit of taking the examination via this method is that it allows you to get ahead start on earning your professional credentials.  \n2. You can register for the examination on its own, independent of a certification application. For more information on that process, [review the candidate handbook at](review the candidate hand","cbCaigvjP6cFK9m9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigvjP6cFK9m9","pdf",280050,32,"English","# Introduction\n## About NBCC\n## About Pearson VUE\n## Nondiscrimination Policy\n# Examination Administration\n## Holidays\n## Examination Purpose, Content, and Form\n## Eligibility Requirements\n## Registering for the Examination\n## Scheduling an Examination\n## Accommodations for Candidates With Disabilities\n## Taking the Examination\n## Examination Rules and Requirements\n# Following the Examination\n## Pass/Fail Score Determination\n## Score Verification Requests\n## Appealing Examination Results\n# Appendix\n## Appendix A - NCE Content Outline\n## Appendix B - NCE Sample Examination Questions","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose and content focus of the NCE?\",\"answer\":\"The NCE assesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities considered important for providing effective counseling services. 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