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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.  \nThis document provides pertinent information on sitting for the ICCA, CCA Local Board, CCA Specialty, Soil Science Fundamentals, and Soil Science Professional Practice examinations and 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 administered two times per year and 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. Performance Objectives are available for free on the exam websites for both the CCA and Soil Science exam programs on their respective websites.  \nEXAM SCHEDULE, REGISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATION  \nThe CCA exams are given twice per year, in February and in August. Student exams, associated with colleges and universities, are administered in April. The Certification Office will post the registration period on its website for each exam administration. You must register online with the Certification Office to take an exam during the exam administration period.  \nThe Fundamentals and Professional Practice Soils Exams are given twice per year, in April and November. The Certification Office will post the registration period on its website for each exam administration. You must register online with the Certification Office to take an exam during the  \nexam administration period. Individuals in soils licensing states should reference the information on [https://www.soils.org/certifications/become-certified/licensing](https://www.soils.org/certifications/become-certified/licensing).  \nRegistration for exams generally ends 6 to 8 weeks prior to the exam administration. Check the websites for dates and registration periods.  \n• The International CCA Exam is 150 questions and examinees have 2.5 hours to take the exam.  \n• The CCA Local Board exam","cbCaipKvkS9lnNUb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipKvkS9lnNUb","pdf",2072779,22,"English","# Introduction\n# Exam Program\n# Exams\n# Exam Schedule, Registration and Administration\n# Company Security Settings and VPN Connection\n# Notice to Schedule the Exam","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the ASA/SSSA certification programs?\",\"answer\":\"The certification programs are designed to protect the public and the profession. They serve as a voluntary professional enhancement and a standard by which professionals are judged.\"},{\"question\":\"How are the ASA/SSSA exams structured and delivered?\",\"answer\":\"The exams are multiple choice questions with one correct answer, and may include tables, figures, or scenarios. 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