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Knowledge assessment

Credential Examination Process

The planned examination system will map questions to published competencies, protect exam security and provide clear result and reassessment rules.

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Examination lifecycle

From blueprint to results

  1. Define examination domains and weights.
  2. Develop and review questions.
  3. Set administration and security rules.
  4. Provide candidate instructions and accommodations.
  5. Score and quality-check results.
  6. Issue results and reassessment options.

Candidate responsibilities

Protect fairness and exam integrity.

Identity

Use the candidate’s own verified identity.

Authorized materials

Use only references and tools permitted in the instructions.

Confidentiality

Do not copy, share, solicit or reconstruct protected questions.

Technical readiness

Meet remote or test-centre requirements before the appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Examination questions

Will exams be open book?

The candidate handbook will identify permitted references, tools and exam conditions for each pathway.

How will passing scores be set?

RSM plans to use a documented standard-setting process rather than an arbitrary percentage.

Can an exam be retaken?

The planned policy permits reassessment after an applicable waiting period and fee, subject to attempt and security rules.

Will exam questions be published?

Competency domains and sample formats may be published, but live questions and protected exam content will remain secure.

Exam governance

Protect candidates and the integrity of the question bank.

Candidates should know the examination blueprint, format, duration, permitted materials, identity requirements and technical conditions before scheduling. RSM should maintain equivalent question forms, secure administration, incident reporting and documented scoring and result-review procedures.

The programme should also plan for service interruptions, accommodations, suspected misconduct and challenges to a question. A result should not be changed informally; corrections and rescoring should follow a quality process applied consistently to affected candidates.

  • Publish exam conditions.
  • Protect identity and question security.
  • Document scoring and reassessment.
  • Use formal correction procedures.

Published: July 19, 2026   Last reviewed: July 19, 2026

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