Frequently Asked Questions

Testing & Assessments

• What is Pearson VUE?
• When can I start taking a SPēD Certification assessment at a commercial testing facility?
• It's been more than 15 days. Why haven't I been approved to test yet?
• My Request for Authorization to Test form was approved. Now what?
• It looks as though my form was rejected, what does that mean?
• It looks as though my request to test was denied, what does that mean?
• How do I prepare for an assessment?
• Are there any test-taking tips I should employ?
• How do I cancel or reschedule my assessment?
• How do I find out the result of my assessment?
• What is a "cut score"?
• Does CDSE in Linthicum still deliver assessments?
• Will there still be large-scale public testing events at security conferences?

It's been more than 15 days. Why haven't I been approved to test yet?

After 15 days, contact your DoD Component SPēD PMO for assistance.