Exam 1 To Become a Computer-Based Test in 2005

In May 2005, Exam 1 will be offered in the traditional pencil-and-paper format. It is anticipated that in September 2005, Exam 1 will be offered by computer-based testing (CBT) during a period of about one week. Grades will be released in the traditional manner—passing candidate numbers will be posted online and an official grade report will be mailed to each candidate. There will be no November 2005 administration for Exam 1 as it will be offered by CBT again in early 2006, a year in which Exam 1 will be offered more than twice. In subsequent years, Exam 1 will be available multiple times per year with immediate grading.

CBT will be available in the majority of localities where the pencil-and-paper version currently is administered. In the few areas where CBT is not available, other options are being explored for administering the exam. In areas where CBT is available, the exam will be administered exclusively by CBT.

Details about the CBT administration of Exam 1 will be posted on the CAS, CIA, and SOA Web Sites.