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We also have a responsibility to ensure that the certification process is fair to the examinees and protects your inherent rights.  \nAfter enrollment, candidates must schedule a time to take the exam, either at an approved testing center, (Prometric), or with an approved, Always Food Safe Proctor.  \nDo I Have to Purchase the Training Course, Practice Test, and Exam?  \nAbsolutely not!  \nThe training course is designed to help prepare Food Managers (and Persons in Charge – PIC’s), to take a nationally approved Food Protection Manager Certification Exam, and in some States to fulfill a demonstration of knowledge requirement. Although the training is optional in certain States and Counties, we always recommend that you update your knowledge prior to taking an exam. It is also advisable that you check with your health department to understand your local requirements.  \nThe practice test is a great way to test your knowledge prior to taking the exam. It is an optional choice so you do not have to do it, however, it is automatically included free of charge with the training course and will help you prepare for the exam.  \nOur Food Protection Manager exam is designed to assess your knowledge of food safety and is a mandatory requirement for those who wish to receive their Food Protection Manager Certification.  \nIs This Exam the Same as Other Food Protection Manager Exams?  \nYes!  \nThe Always Food Safe Company, Food Protection Manager exam is equivalent to the Food Protection Manager certification programs from the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP), Learn2Serve ([360training.com](360training.com)), ServSafe (National Restaurant Association), and Prometric.  \nOur exam is ANSI accredited, meaning that it meets the required national standards for Food Protection Manager Certification Programs.  \nHow Long Does My Certificate Last?  \nThe certificate is valid for up to five years from the date of the exam.  \nHow Many Questions Are There and What Is the Pass Rate?  \n• The Always Food Safe, Food Protection Manager Certification Exam is an English-only, proctored, closed-book exam with 90 questions.  \n• 80 questions will be graded with an additional 10 pilot questions that are for research purposes only  \n• The minimum passing score is set at 70 percent,(56 correct answers) .  \n• Questions are multiple choice with four options for each question with only one correct answer.  \n• This test is only available on computer, we do not offer paper copies.  \n• The examination is timed to 2 hours.  \nAre the Different Exam Forms the Same As Each Other?  \nYes! All exam forms are what we call equivalent.  \nEach form of the Always Food Safe Company, Food Protection Manager Certification Exam is equivalent in difficulty and content to other exam forms. The forms were constructed by a highly respected psychometrician with a PhD in education and testing, in addition, we call on the expert help of many experienced Food Protection Managers,(Subject Matter Experts) . Each exam form goes through many processes to ensure that it is equivalent. That way you can be assured that whichever exam form you receive, it will test your knowledge equally and fairly.  \nIf you are intereste","cbCaia62CQTaFEeV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia62CQTaFEeV","pdf",167569,"English","# How Do I Become a Certified Food Protection Manager?\n## Do I Have to Purchase the Training Course, Practice Test, and Exam?\n# How Long Does My Certificate Last?\n# How Many Questions Are There and What Is the Pass Rate?\n## Are the Different Exam Forms the Same As Each Other?\n# What Subjects Are Covered in The Exam?\n# Can I Call Myself a Certified Food Protection Manager?\n# What Should I Bring to the Test Site?","[{\"question\":\"How do I become a Certified Food Protection Manager?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates must pass a food safety certification examination from an accredited certification program recognized by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), with proctor monitoring by an approved Proctor.\"},{\"question\":\"Do I have to purchase the training course, practice test, and exam?\",\"answer\":\"No. The training course is optional in some states and counties, and it is designed to help prepare candidates. 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