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SCTE Certification Exam Integrity Policy

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Please review this policy carefully. If you break the rules disciplinary action may be taken.

To keep SCTE certifications credible and trusted, exams must follow the SCTE Certification Exam Integrity Policy described below. By taking an exam, you confirm that you have read and agree to follow all SCTE certification exam policies.

Exam Overview and Requirements

Exam Questions

Each SCTE certification exam has 50 questions.

Challenging a Question

  • If you believe a question is incorrect, outdated, or outside the scope of the certification, you may provide feedback using the “Challenge Box” during the exam.
  • Before submitting the exam, you will confirm whether you challenged any question(s).
  • If you confirm, your feedback is sent automatically to the SCTE

Accommodations

  • You may request testing accommodations due to a disability, medical condition, or religious practice.
  • To request accommodations, you must submit your request and supporting documentation at least 10 business days before your exam to [email protected].
  • SCTE will review all requests and confirm approved accommodations in writing before your test date.
  • Only accommodations approved in advance may be used during the exam.

Timing

Most exams have a 2-hour time limit. The DVEP, DEP, and IPEP exams allow up to 3 hours.

If time expires before submission, the exam is automatically submitted and scored.

Scoring

A minimum score of 76% is required to pass.

Note: A new testing fee is required for each attempt.

System and Testing Environment Requirements

  • SCTE certification exams must be taken on a Chromium browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge The exams use Proctorio Secure Exam Proctor, a browser tool that provides online monitoring. Proctorio will record your computer screen, track your web traffic, and use your webcam and microphone to record the exam room throughout the exam. You must agree to use Proctorio and accept its Terms of Service in order to start the exam. SCTE takes your privacy seriously, and all content captured is subject to its Privacy Policy.
  • At the beginning of the exam, you must present a valid government-issued or company-issued photo ID for image capture.
  • Your camera, mic, and lighting must clearly show your face and must not intentionally obscure your hands or any other part of the testing area.

 

Note: SCTE staff review these recordings if there is reason to believe a violation has occurred.

View the Remote Proctoring Guide for more information

Prohibited and Allowed Materials

Exams are open-book, meaning you can use SCTE online training materials as a reference. You can also use other permitted reference materials, including:

  • Books
  • Printed documents
  • Personal notes
  • Tables
  • Calculators
  • Internet resources

Note: All digital content must be accessed from the same device used to take the exam, in a separate tab of the same browser.

You may not use artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or similar systems, including AI-enabled search engines.

Personal Items

For the duration of the exam, you may not use or attempt to use:

  • Electronic devices or cameras (other than the exam device)
  • Additional monitors
  • Phones
  • Communication or recording devices
  • Smart watches

Note: All personal items must be stored outside the testing room before the exam begins.

Behavior and Conduct

Please follow the below rules for behavior and conduct:

  • You must not engage in any conduct that is dishonest, unfair, or unethical, including actions intended to deceive or misrepresent your knowledge, skills, or qualifications as an examinee.
  • You may not give or receive unauthorized assistance on an SCTE exam.
    Once the exam begins, you must remain in front of your device for the whole session.
  • Exams cannot be paused, and breaks are not permitted.
  • No other persons are allowed in the test room, unless required by your employer and pre-approved by SCTE.
  • You must abide by the SCTE Certification Code of Ethics

Confidentiality

  • Examination content is the property of SCTE, including any trade secret and copyright protection available by law.
  • You agree to maintain the confidentiality of this content, including the questions and answers.
  • You may not capture, reproduce, or disclose exam content by any means, including discussion, memorization, posting, or disclosure via email, social media, or other platforms, before, during, or after your session.
  • You may not disclose or discuss exam content with anyone, including training instructors.

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.

Disciplinary Procedures

To protect its integrity, SCTE has adopted procedures for handling complaints involving:

  • Misconduct during certification exams;
  • Violation of the SCTE Certification Exam Integrity Policy;
  • Violation of the SCTE Certification Code of Ethics.

If you violate this policy or the broader SCTE Certification Code of Ethics:

  • Your score may be canceled
  • Your certification may be revoked
  • You may be banned from retesting
  • SCTE may notify your employer about the violation

To report a complaint, contact us at [email protected]