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Exam Policies

Certification FAQs

Summary

Important Update:

Effective July 15th, SCTE will transition to Automated Remote Proctoring only. Read more about the update here.

SCTE certification exams are administered using Proctorio, a secure browser extension that enables automated remote proctoring.

  • Each SCTE certification requires the successful completion of one exam with 50 multiple-choice questions.
  • Most exams have a 2-hour time limit. However, the DVEP and IPEP exams allow up to 3 hours.
  • All exams are open book. Candidates must provide their own reference materials and may use the Internet, but not Artificial Intelligence.

Certification Exam Policy

Identification Requirements

Before beginning your exam, you must present a government-issued or company-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license).

SCTE Certification Code of Ethics

All candidates agree to abide by the SCTE Certification Code of Ethics:

I agree to uphold and advance the honor and dignity of the profession, and in keeping with high standards of ethical conduct, I acknowledge that:

  • I will be honest and impartial and will serve with devotion and integrity my employer, clients, and the public.
  • I will strive to increase the competence and prestige of the profession.
  • I will endeavor to support the professional development of those under my supervision.
  • I will present my work truthfully and give credit where due.
  • I will act as a faithful agent for my employer or client and will disclose any affiliations that may influence my judgment.
  • I will support the mission and efforts of the Society.
  • I will uphold and abide by the rules of the SCTE certification program.

Open Book Exams & Allowed Materials

  • Exams are open book. You must supply your own reference materials.
  • Permitted materials include:
    • Books, printed documents, personal notes
    • Tables, calculators
    • Internet resources (excluding Artificial Intelligence tools)
  • Reference materials may not be shared.
  • Retention of notes or exam materials after testing is strictly prohibited.
  • Calculators are allowed.

Exam Structure

Format & Timing

  • All exams contain 50 multiple-choice questions.
  • Questions are designed to assess the core competencies of the certification.
  • Most exams have a 2-hour limit. The DVEP and IPEP exams allow 3 hours.
  • When time expires, your exam will be automatically submitted, regardless of completion status.

Scoring & Results

  • A minimum score of 76% is required to pass.
  • Passing criteria are determined by the SCTE Certification Working Group.
  • Exam results are released only to the candidate, unless written permission is provided to share them.

Question Challenges

If you believe a question is:

  • Incorrect
  • Outdated
  • Outside the scope of the certification

You may submit a challenge using the “Challenge Box” in the exam interface. Feedback is automatically emailed to SCTE and must be submitted before logging out of the exam.

If You Do Not Pass

  • Within one business day, you will receive an email outlining the areas for improvement.
  • You may retake the exam as early as the next day.
  • A new testing fee is required for each attempt.

Complaints & Disciplinary Procedures

SCTE certification is a professional designation. To protect its integrity, SCTE has adopted administrative procedures for handling complaints involving:

  • Certification candidates
  • Certified professionals

Violations of the Certification Code of Ethics or other policies may result in disciplinary action.

To file a complaint, please email: certification@scte.org