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FAQs : About Training and Testing

Questions

Who is responsible for paying for the employee class & exam -- Employee or employer?

Can the test be taken online, for example, on my home computer?

Can I purchase a CD ROM or use an online program for training?

Can the class be taken in other languages?

Do candidates have to provide a social security number?

What is the passing score for the exam?

What is a scaled score?

How soon will I get my results after I take the test?

What is the difference between Modern Chinese and Traditional Chinese?


Answers

Who is responsible for paying for the employee class & exam -- Employee or employer?

This is up to the employee and employer to work out.

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Can the test be taken online, for example, on my home computer?

No, exams must be taken at a computer test center or administered by an NRFSP administrator.

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Can I purchase a CD ROM or use an online program for training?

You can visit www.TAPseries.com for information on computer training courses. Check with your local health department or regulatory agency to verify this type of training is approved.

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Can the class be taken in other languages?

Classes are given primarily in English and Spanish. However, you may check the Exam Schedule for a list of other language classes available. Examinations are in several languages.

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Do candidates have to provide a social security number?

No, this is an optional field.

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What is the passing score for the exam?

Passing is a scaled score of 75 or higher. (See next question for additional information on a "scaled score").

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What is a scaled score?

A scaled score of 75 is not a percentage, and does not mean that a candidate has answered 60 out of 80 questions correctly. A scaled score is calculated using a mathematical formula that considers a variety of factors, including the difficulty of the examination. Because some tests are more difficult than others, scaled scores provide a fair score for each individual based on his or her particular exam.

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How soon will I get my results after I take the test?

It depends on how soon the training company sends back your class exams. We mail out results and certificates, on average, four days after we receive the exams.

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What is the difference between Modern Chinese and Traditional Chinese?

The difference is the way the characters are written. Modern Chinese is also called Simplified Chinese.

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