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It follows, therefore, that certification is the standard by which professionals are judged. The purpose of a certification program is to protect the public and the profession. It is a voluntary professional enhancement to aperson's career credentials. Employers prefer to work with certified professionals because they have demonstrated the commitment, education, expertise, and experience to make a difference ina client's business. The agronomy and soil science credentialing program’s professional standards are widely respected by industry, academia, and government and are referenced in statutes , policies and guidelines in many states.  \nThis document provides pertinent information on sitting for the International, CCA Local Board, CCA Specialty, Soil Science Fundamentals, and Soil Science Professional Practice examinationsand how to prepare to take the exams online with a remote proctor. Please visit the CCA website at [https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/exams](https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/exams or)[ or](https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/exams or) the Soils Certification website at  \n[https://www.soils.org/certifications/exam-information](https://www.soils.org/certifications/exam-information) for additional information on the overall certification programs.  \nEXAM PROGRAM  \nThe ASA/SSSA Certification Programs exam development procedures are designed to provide the following.  \n• Consistency and standardization across all exams.  \n• Compliance with accepted standards for credentialing exams.  \n• Operate and maintain exam programs that are legally defensible.  \nEach of the exams in the agronomy and soil science certification program has designated content experts or an Exam Committee that works with the ASA or SSSA to develop exams specific to the focus of their respective exams. ASA and SSSA staff work with exam committees to develop standardized written exams for assessing qualifications of applicants seeking certification.  \nEXAMS  \nThe exams are multiple choice questions with one correct answer that may include tables, figures, or scenarios as part of the question. Exams are based on a set of Performance Objectives that are developed for each exam that represent the state of the practice for the content area of each exam. 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