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State of Utah Cosmetology and Associated Professions Exams Candidate Information Bulletin

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL TESTING INFORMATION

1. HOW DO I REGISTER TO TEST? To register and schedule The Division has contracted with Prov, Inc. to for testing, go to: administer the following NIC Cosmetology/Barbering https://www.provexam.com/register. examinations:

You may also call us at (877) 228-3926. Click here • for more information about registering. • Cosmetologist / Barber • Designer 2. WHERE CAN I TEST? You may test at any one of • Electrologist Prov’s testing centers. Click here for a current list • Esthetician and directions to each of our Utah testing centers. • Master Esthetician • Nail Technician 3. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The theory examinations • Instructor cost $86 each and the practical examinations cost $88 each. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide you information about taking your licensing examination(s) 4. WHEN DO I GET MY TEST RESULTS? Unofficial exam with the State of Utah. For all license categories except results are available at the testing center once you for Instructor, you will be required to pass BOTH a complete your exam. Official results will be sent to written and practical examination in order to become you within 4 days after your test. licensed.

5. WHAT IS ON THE TEST? Click here for information Prov is not authorized to make the determination of about the available examinations. which examination(s) candidates must take. If a candidate is unsure which exam is needed for the license being sought, resolve this question before MORE QUESTIONS scheduling. If candidates have questions regarding Please read through this bulletin completely for which exam(s) to take, please check with your school, answers to your questions. If you still have unanswered or contact UT DOPL at (801) 530-6628. questions, you may contact us at the following: EXAMINATION CATEGORIES & COST For Licensing Questions - For Testing Questions - UT DOPL Prov Candidates seeking to be licensed in the State of Utah 160 E 300 S, 4th Floor 9980 South 300 West, must successfully complete two (2) examinations; Salt Lake City, UT 84114 Suite 200 those seeking instructor licenses must pass only a Ph: (801) 530-6628 Sandy, Utah 84070 theory examination. The first test covers the technical (866) 275-3675 toll-free in UT Phone: (877) 228-3926 knowledge elements of the specific licensing field, https://dopl.utah.gov/cosmo/index.html www.provexam.com whereas the second test is a practical (or performance Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. test) which requires you to demonstrate your technical abilities related to your license. Detailed information about exam content, duration and reference materials can be found in the Exam Descriptions section of this

document.

Each theory exam costs $86, whereas each practical exam costs $88. The fees are the same whether you are testing for the first time or you are retaking one or both parts.

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Important Note: When there is more than one practical section (e.g. Barber and Cosmetology), The following link will take you to a short video that candidates will only have to pass each section one demonstrates Prov’s testing system: time. If a candidate fails a section, only the failed https://youtu.be/h3T9svnIdLY. section will require retesting.

This flexibility in retesting will require that WHERE TO TAKE YOUR EXAM IN UTAH candidates schedule each practical exam section at the same time. If the practical sections are Prov has established nineteen (19) testing centers in scheduled for the same day, the single fee will be Utah where you may take your written test. Please charged. However, if a candidate wants to take each note that you may also schedule your practical section on different days, each section will be examination at four (4) of these testing locations. Site charged like a separate exam. addresses, testing availability, and drive directions are provided at the end of this bulletin.

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. To schedule online, navigate to the following URL: Frequently asked questions ...... 1 https://www.provexam.com/register More questions...... 1 General Testing Information ...... 1 2. Use the Dropdown menu under “Select Certifying Examination Categories & Cost ...... 1 Body”, and select: Table of Contents ...... 2 Testing with Prov ...... 2 UT Cosmetology Where to take your exam in Utah ...... 2 3. Under “Select a License/certificate”, choose the How to Register Online ...... 2 license (and language) you are seeking (choose Scheduling by Phone ...... 3 one of the following): Cancel/Rescheduling Policy ...... 3 Preparing for Your Exams ...... 3 o Cosmetologist / Barber - English Exam Descriptions ...... 3 o Test Day Rules and Procedures ...... 6 Barber - English o Electrologist - English Check-in Deadline ...... 6 o Esthetician - English Proof of Identity ...... 6 o Hair Design - English Prohibited Items ...... 6 o Instructor - English Visitor Policy...... 6 o Master Esthetician - English Unethical Conduct Policy ...... 6 o Nail Technician - English Results Reporting ...... 7

Retesting Policy ...... 7 Then press Prov’s Non-Discrimination Statement ...... 7 NEXT

Special Accommodations...... 7 4. Enter the following information into the fields that Testing Site Availability ...... 7 are provided. Test Site locations ...... 8 • Test Site Instructions ...... 10 Name (First and Last) • Social Security number • Street address TESTING WITH PROV • City, State, Postal Code • Email Address Your written or theory exam will be administered by • Telephone Number computer at one of Prov’s testing centers. Prov’s testing system is easy to use and requires no specific Then select the button labeled: SAVE CHANGES computer experience to take the test.

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5. Select a Date, Time, Location for your exam by email them information regarding their testing selecting the link labeled: schedule.

CANCEL/RESCHEDULING POLICY Note: If you want to schedule both your written If you need to change or cancel your testing and practical exams at the same location, you will appointment, you must contact Prov at least three (3) need to select one of the four (4) cosmetology- business days prior to your scheduled test date. specific testing centers. Rescheduling is free if Prov is notified by the deadline.

6. Prov’s scheduling system will search for the closest If you fail to appear for their test or fail to cancel or testing centers to the address you entered. Select reschedule your testing session by the close of business the SCHEDULE hyperlink to check the calendar for three days prior to their scheduled test date, you will a specific testing center. forfeit your exam fees.

7. Select a test date and time from the calendar that matches your schedule. Confirm your selected date and time, and select Add to Cart. PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAMS

8. If you want to schedule a second exam (like the The Cosmetology and Associated Professions’ exams practical or written), select the Schedule Another utilized in Utah are designed to test what you should Test button and follow steps 5-7 as shown above; know (and be able to do) as you begin your career in else move to step 9 below: your specific cosmetology /barbering field. Your examinations have been developed by the National SCHEDULE ANOTHER TEST Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC). The following section is designed to provide you 9. Proceed to payment. Please enter your form of links and descriptions to the various licensing electronic payment (e.g. MasterCard, Visa, AMEX). examinations. If you have provided an email address, the invoice for your exam payment will be automatically Please Note: All practical examinations are emailed to you. This invoice will include performed using Mannequins. Live models will not information regarding your scheduled date/time. be accepted. You are required to bring all necessary materials for your practical examination.

If you have any problems with online scheduling, give us a call at (877) 228-3926.

SCHEDULING BY PHONE

To schedule for an examination by phone, candidates should contact Prov toll free at (877) 228-3926. Prov scheduling staff is available 6:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday.

Candidates should be prepared to provide the Prov scheduling staff with their name, social security number and their address. Once registered in the database, Prov staff will search for the next available testing session at the candidate’s preferred testing location and will provide candidates with any alternate locations that may be in close proximity to their address. Once candidates are scheduled, Prov staff will EXAM DESCRIPTIONS

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The following exam descriptions are provided by the o Hair Cutting (30 minutes) NIC and additional information may be found at nictesting.org. To learn more about your specific exam, Second Client: please select the hyperlink next to either the Written o Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set or Practical test and you will be taken to the NIC Up of Supplies (15 minutes) website for a complete description of each o Chemical Waving (20 minutes) examination. o Predisposition Test and Strand Test with Simulated Product (10 minutes) Barber o Highlighting with Foil, Virgin Application with Colored Simulated Product (15 Written Test: Barber 1 (No Chemical) (English) minutes) Practical Test: Barber 1 (No Chemical) (English) o Hair Color Retouch with Colored Simulated Product Core Items (Practical Exam) o Virgin Hair Relaxer Application with Colored o Set Up and Client Protection (10 minutes) Simulated Product (Untimed) o Haircutting (40 minutes) o Blood Exposure Procedure (10 minutes) o Work Area and New Client Setup (15 o Basic Facial (20 minutes) minutes) o of the by Tweezing o with a Straight (Variable and Using Simulated Soft wax (Untimed) timing) o Sculptured Nail (20 minutes) o Blood Exposure Procedure (10 minutes)

Cosmetologist / Barber Electrologist

Written Test: Cosmetology Theory (English) Written Test: Theory (English)

Practical Test (consists of two separate exams and Practical Test: Electrology Practical (English) three additional tasks): Core Items (Practical Exam) o Barber 1 (No Chemical) Practical (English) o Set Up and Client Preparation (15 minutes) o Cosmetology Practical (English) o Thermolysis Method (15 minutes) o Basic Facial (English) o Set Up and Client Preparation (15 minutes) o Hair Removal of (English) o Blend Method (15 minutes) o Sculptured Nail (English) o Galvanic Method (10 minutes) o Cataphoresis (5 minutes) Barber Practical Section o Blood Exposure Procedure (10 minutes)

o Set Up and Client Protection (10 minutes) o Haircutting (40 minutes) o Work Area and New Client Setup (15 Esthetician minutes) o Shaving with a Straight Razor (Variable Written Test: Esthetician Theory (English) timing) Practical Test: Esthetician Practical (English) Cosmetology Practical Section

o Work area and Client Preparation, and Set Core Items (Practical Exam) Up of Supplies (15 minutes) First Client: o Thermal Curling (10 minutes)

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o Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set Written Test: Hair Design Theory (English) Up of Supplies (10 minutes) o Client preparation and Basic Facial (25 Practical Test (consists of two exams): minutes) o Barber 1 (No Chemical) Practical (English) Second Client: o Hair Design Practical (English)

o Work Area Preparation for New Client and Barber Practical Set Up of Supplies (10 minutes) o New Client Preparation and Hair Removal of o Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set the Eyebrows using Simulated Soft Wax and Up of Supplies (15 minutes) Tweezing (5 minute set-up; procedure o Barber Haircut (30 minutes) untimed) o Work Area and New Client Setup (15 o Facial Makeup (20 minutes) minutes) o Blood Exposure Procedure (10 minutes) o Shave with a Straight Razor (Untimed)

Hair Design Practical

Master Esthetician o Work area and Client Preparation, and Set Written Test: Advanced Esthetics Theory (English) Up of Supplies (15 minutes) o Thermal Curling (10 minutes) Practical Test: Advanced Esthetics Practical (English) o Hair Cutting (30 minutes) Core Items (Practical Exam) Second Client: o First Client: Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set Up of Supplies (15 minutes) o Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set o Chemical Waving (20 minutes) Up of Supplies (15 minutes) o Predisposition Test and Strand Test with o Cleansing the Face with Product (10 Simulated Product (10 minutes) minutes) o Highlighting with Foil, Virgin Application o Manual Lymphatic Drainage (10 minutes) with Colored Simulated Product (15 o Particle Microdermabrasion on the minutes) Forehead LED Treatment (10 Minutes) o Hair Color Retouch with Colored Simulated Product (10 minutes) Second Client: o Virgin Hair Relaxer Application with Colored Simulated Product (Untimed) o Work Area and New Client Preparation, and o Blood Exposure Procedure (10 minutes) Set Up of Supplies (15 minutes) o Ultrasonic Treatment of Forehead and Upper Lip (10 minutes) o Beta Hydroxyl Acid (BHA) Treatment (10 minutes) Instructor o Microcurrent Treatment to Upper Written Test: Instructor Theory (English) Orbicularis Oculi (10 minutes) o Body Treatment – Dry Exfoliation and Mud Mask (1 minutes) o Blood Exposure (10 minutes) Hair Design

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card without a photo that is issued by the DMV, or a Nail Technician birth certificate. Written Test: Nail Technician Theory (English) Prohibited Items Practical Test: Nail Technician Practical (English) No cameras, recorders, cell phones, computers, pagers, tablet computers, music players, smart watches, Core Items (Practical Exam) radios, electronic games, or any other electronic devices are allowed in the testing room. Talking and First Client: smoking are not allowed in the testing room.

o Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set Additionally, other personal items such as purses, Up of Supplies (15 min) notebooks, references or study materials, briefcases, o Manicure and Polish Application (20 min) backpacks, wallets, pens, pencils, other writing devices, food or any other items should be placed in secure Second Client: storage at the testing facility. o Work Area and New Client Preparation, and For exam security you may also be asked to remove Set Up of Supplies (10 min) articles of clothing that may pose a security risk such as o Nail Tip Application and Blending (20 min) the following: o Sculptured Nail (20 min) o Removal of Sculptured Nail (20 min) o Bulky clothing, scarves, hoodies, shawls, vests, o Blood Exposure (5 min) jackets, coats, and so forth. o Hats or headgear not associated with religious TEST DAY RULES AND PROCEDURES reasons. o Any other clothing or device that may be Check-in Deadline interpreted as having the potential to The doors to each testing center will open at least 15 compromise the testing process. minutes before all scheduled testing appointments in order to check candidates into the testing center. You We ask that you leave all unauthorized materials in should plan to arrive early to make sure you are seated your car or vehicle. If you are caught using by the time the testing begins. If you arrive late, AND unauthorized materials during testing, these materials the testing session has already begun, YOU WILL BE will be confiscated, your testing will be terminated with TURNED AWAY, will forfeit your exam fees, and will be fees forfeited, and the Division will be notified of your required to reschedule for a future testing date. dismissal from the exam.

Proof of Identity Visitor Policy Upon arriving at the testing center, you will be required No one other than the candidate will be allowed in the to show government-issued, photo-bearing testing room. Non-testing visitors are NOT permitted identification. The photo-bearing ID must be current to wait in the lobby while candidates test. and valid. Forms of valid photo-bearing ID are a driver’s license, passport, or military ID. You will also be Unethical Conduct Policy required to sign a test center log, and will be Any individual caught giving or receiving assistance photographed by the test center staff. If you cannot during or after the examination or caught using produce a valid government-issued photo ID, refuse to unauthorized materials during the examination will be participate in signing the test center log, or refuse to be reported directly to the Division of Occupational and photographed, you will be dismissed from the testing Professional Licensing. Those caught in the act of center and forfeit all testing fees for that testing cheating will be dismissed from the examination and session. their testing results will be frozen. Furthermore, the If you do not have a photo ID, you may still present a candidate will forfeit the examination fees paid. valid State driver’s license without a photo, a State ID Finally, anyone caught with test questions in their possession, either during or following the examination

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State of Utah Cosmetology and Associated Professions Exams Candidate Information Bulletin will be prosecuted by Prov for theft of copyrighted harassment against any person on the basis of race, testing materials. color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and veteran, Candidate Civility Expectations marital or family status. We understand that taking a test can be stressful. Harassment of Prov program participants, proctors, Sometimes this stress may cause someone to visibly staff or candidates will not be tolerated. If candidates show their frustration during or after the testing event. wish to express concerns about discrimination, they While we understand the sources of the stress, we find should contact Prov at 877-228-3926 or write to: Prov, any action that threatens our proctors or examiners to Inc., 9980 South 300 West, Suite 200, Sandy, Utah be unacceptable. If a candidate verbally or physically 84070. threatens or assaults any of our proctors or examiners, that candidate may be banned from testing for a time. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS The candidate’s actions will be reported to the licensing board or agency. If any physical harm occurs, civil Prov complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act action may also be taken against the candidate. (ADA) in providing special accommodations for candidates that require additional assistance during RESULTS REPORTING the testing process. If candidates feel that they qualify for a special accommodation during testing, they Upon completion of an examination, your test will be should contact Prov at (877) 228-3926. Prov will scored and you will be provided with an unofficial score require written documentation from a licensed result while at the testing center. Official score results physician or psychologist documenting the disability will be sent within three (3) business days following and further require a request describing the requested completion of the test. remedy. Prov will then work directly with the All exams will be scored and graded against a cut-score candidates to make the accommodations they will established by NIC for these examinations. The score need in order to complete their examination. on these examinations are reported as a “scaled score”. TESTING SITE AVAILABILITY This score is not the same as a raw score (which is the number of correct responses on a test). This means that The following are the existing testing sites and testing the score does NOT represent the percentage of days of the week. Note that sites may change as questions correctly answered on the test. Each part of needed. Please refer to the current online scheduling the examination has its own cut-score and is weighted system to find available testing times for each location. according to its importance in the demonstration of entry-level competence. The sites are designated as either a Written testing site where you may take your Theory test, or as BOTH RETESTING POLICY testing site where you may take both your Theory and your practical examinations. Note, that NOT all Failed examinations can be retaken as often as is practical examinations are given on each day as necessary. There is no waiting period and candidates indicated. This list merely shows the days of the week can schedule a new testing session for the first that each testing site is available to deliver available testing date. Candidates cannot retake an examinations. exam once they have passed that exam unless required by the State of Utah.

PROV’S NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Prov provides equal access to its exams and testing programs for all eligible persons. Although individual jurisdictions that Prov represents are wholly responsible for determining eligibility of candidates, it is the policy of Prov to maintain an environment free of discrimination and to prohibit discrimination and

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Location Business & Information Tech(3BT) 200 N Washington Blvd,

Ogden, UT 84404

Friday Tuesday

Monday (Written Only)

Saturday Thursday

Wednesday Logan – BTC * * * * 4. Prov, Inc. – Cosmetology Practical Testing Logan – USU * Layton, UT (Written and Practical) Ogden – OWTC * * * * *

Ogden – WSU * * * * * 5. Salt Lake Community College - Westpointe Layton - Prov * * * Testing Services Salt Lake City – SLC/SC * * * 2150 West Dauntless Avenue, Room 213 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Salt Lake City – SLCC/RC * (Written Only) * Salt Lake City – SLCC/WP West Jordan – SLCC/WJC * West Valley – SLCC/WVC * 6. Salt Lake Community College - West Valley Sandy – Prov * * * * Testing Services * * * * * 3460 South 5600 West, Suite 120 Sandy – SLCC/MC West Valley City, UT 84120 Vernal - USUV * * * * * * (Written Only) Orem – UVU * Provo - Prov * * * 7. Salt Lake Community College - Redwood Testing Services Price – USU * * * * 4600 South Redwood Road Ephraim – USUEC * * * * * * Taylorsville, UT 84130 Richfield – SC/R * * * * * * (Written Only) Blanding – USU * * 8. Salt Lake Community College - Miller Campus Cedar City – SUU * * * * * * Testing Services * * * * * St. George - DSU 9750 South 300 West, MFEC, Room 238 St. George - Prov * * * * Sandy, UT 84070 (Written Only)

TEST SITE LOCATIONS 9. Prov, Inc. Cosmetology Practical Testing Northern Utah Sandy, UT (Written and Practical) 1. Bridgerland Technical College - Assessment Center 10. Utah State University - Uintah Basin 1301 N 600 W Testing Services Logan, UT 84321 320 North Aggie Blvd. (Written Only) Vernal, UT 84078 (Written Only) 2. Utah State University - Career Services Testing 11. Utah Valley University University Inn 115 UVU Testing Services Logan, UT 84322 800 W University Pkwy, MS120 (Written Only) Orem, UT 84058 (Written Only) 3. Ogden - Weber Technology College -

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12. Prov, Inc. – Cosmetology Testing Center Provo, UT (Written and Practical)

Central Utah

13. Utah State University - Ephraim Testing Services 325 West 100 North Ephraim, UT 84627 (Written Only)

14. Utah State University Eastern - Price 451 E, 400N, Reeves Building #114 Price, UT 84501 (Written Only)

15. Snow College - Richfield Testing Center 200 South 800 West, Room 130 (Washburn) Richfield, UT 84701 (Written Only)

Southern Utah

16. Utah State University Eastern - Blanding

Test Center

200 S. 576 W.

Blanding, UT 84511

(Written Only)

17. Southern Utah University – Cedar City

Testing Services

Cedar City, UT

(Written Only)

18. Dixie State University - St. George

St. George, UT

(Written Only)

19. Prov, Inc. – Cosmetology Testing Center

St. George, UT

(Written and Practical)

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TEST SITE INSTRUCTIONS

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Please take a moment to read the following information (front and back). If you have any questions then please let your proctor know. Failure to follow these testing rules can have serious consequences. Be advised, the testing center and testing room may be under video surveillance.

Testing Rules Reference Rules for Open Book Exams • Be courteous and do not disturb others. • Book title must be exact. Exceptions: Older/new • After you are seated, follow all the instructions given editions are always permitted. Substitutes are and verify the information presented to you. This allowed if listed in the Exam Details. information will include your name, candidate ID, • Photocopied versions of a reference book are ONLY exam name, and occasionally additional testing permitted when stated in the Exam Details. Materials such as graphics. • Permanent tabs such as gummed tabs, self-adhesive • If you leave the testing room during the test, you tabs with printable inserts, or insertable tab dividers must notify your proctor and turn in all your testing (for three ring binders only) are permitted. materials. • Moveable items such as repositionable tabs or Post- • If you take a restroom break the test time will it notes are NOT permitted in a reference book. continue to countdown and the lost time cannot be • Books can have highlighting and underlining in pen recovered. only, however you cannot mark in your books • If your computer freezes, shuts down, or will not during the test. move to the next question notify your proctor • Handwritten notes are NOT allowed in any portion immediately and they will be able to restart your of a reference book unless authorized by your exam without loss of available testing time. licensing or certifying jurisdiction. • At the end of your test, remain seated, raise your • Other documents (such as formula sheets or the hand and wait for the proctor to start the check-out Tom Henry and Kelly Indexes) or stickers (such as process with you. Once all testing materials have Ohm’s Law) CANNOT be added, glued or taped to a been accounted for by your proctor, you may collect reference book. your belongings and leave the testing center. • If permitted by your jurisdiction, you will receive Unethical behavior your testing results today; otherwise, you’ll be Individuals caught giving or receiving assistance during notified of your testing results by either Prov or your or after the examination, or caught using unauthorized jurisdiction. materials during the examination will be reported to the Board. Those caught in the act of cheating will be dismissed from the examination and their testing

results will be frozen. Furthermore, the candidate will • NO TALKING forfeit the examination fees paid. Finally, anyone caught with test questions in their possession, either • NO EATING during or following the examination will be prosecuted • O DRINKING N by Prov for theft of copyrighted testing materials. • NO TOBACCO USE • NO CELL PHONES

• NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES • NO VISITORS • NO CHEATING • NO TAKING NOTES In the next few days, Prov will email you a link • NO MARKING IN BOOKS to our candidate experience survey, please let us know how we did!

Computer Testing Navigation

Total number of Indicated in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. questions Available time Posted in hours and minutes. The test will end automatically when Time Remaining reaches 0:00. Use your mouse to select a number (1, 2, 3, or 4). The answer is highlighted (or checked) when selected. Selecting your You may change your selected answer for any question until the test is over. If you do not know the answer answer to a question, it is to your advantage to guess, since there is no penalty for a wrong answer. Press the Flag Button to help you keep track of questions you wish to return to at a later time. Flagging Tracking difficult questions has no impact in scoring. Press the button again to Unflag the question. You may see which questions questions have been flagged by clicking Summary. During the assessment, you may find that you have a question or concern about a particular test question. The proctor cannot answer questions about test content at any time; however, you can send a Question comments comment to Prov’s Test Development Department by clicking the Comment button. Please leave a specific description. Staff will process your comments/questions within two weeks. You can refer to your examination handbook for more information on how comments are processed. Moving to a different Use your mouse to select the Next or Back buttons. Press Next to move forward. Press Back to move question backward. You may also use your arrow keys (  ) to move forward and backward through the test. Reviewing your Press the Summary button to see a table indicating which questions are unanswered or which you have progress flagged. Press End Test button when you are ready to leave the test. It is recommended that you review your Ending the test early exam and verify there are no unanswered questions prior to ending the test.

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