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CA exam key facts

The Certified Archivist Examination has 100 multiple-choice questions based on the Role Delineation Statement for Professional Archivists, and there is no penalty for guessing. Source
The Certified Archivist Examination application fee is $125 USD, paid when the application is submitted. Cancellations made more than 24 hours ahead are refunded minus a $25 processing fee. Source
Candidates retaking the Certified Archivist Examination must contact ACA by April 30 to confirm they will sit in 2027. Depending on their certification status, they may need to submit a new application. Source
Certified Archivist certification is valid for five years, starting July 1 of the year the exam is passed, as long as ACA membership stays active. Source

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Advanced Techniques & Methods

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Advanced Techniques & Methods

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Advanced Techniques & Methods

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Advanced Techniques & Methods

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Archivist Archival Principles & Practices

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Archivist Archival Principles & Practices

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Archivist Archival Principles & Practices

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Archivist Archival Principles & Practices

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Archivist Digital Archives & Information Systems

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Archivist Digital Archives & Information Systems

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Archivist Digital Archives & Information Systems

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Archivist Digital Archives & Information Systems

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Archivist Ethical & Legal Standards

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Archivist Ethical & Legal Standards

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Archivist Ethical & Legal Standards

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Archivist Ethical & Legal Standards

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Archivist Records Management & Preservation

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Archivist Records Management & Preservation

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Archivist Records Management & Preservation

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Archivist Records Management & Preservation

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Arrangement & Description

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Arrangement & Description

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Arrangement & Description

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Communication & Documentation

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Communication & Documentation

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Communication & Documentation

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Communication & Documentation

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Foundational Concepts & Principles

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Foundational Concepts & Principles

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Foundational Concepts & Principles

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Foundational Concepts & Principles

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Industry Regulations & Compliance

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Industry Regulations & Compliance

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Industry Regulations & Compliance

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Industry Regulations & Compliance

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Professional Standards & Ethics

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Professional Standards & Ethics

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Professional Standards & Ethics

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Professional Standards & Ethics

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Quality Assurance & Improvement

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Quality Assurance & Improvement

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Quality Assurance & Improvement

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Quality Assurance & Improvement

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Risk Management & Mitigation

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Risk Management & Mitigation

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Risk Management & Mitigation

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Risk Management & Mitigation

Archivist Archival Principles & Practices

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Archivist Digital Archives & Information Systems

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Archivist Ethical & Legal Standards

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Archivist Records Management & Preservation

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Advanced Techniques & Methods

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Collection Development & Appraisal

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Collection Development & Appraisal

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Collection Development & Appraisal

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Communication & Documentation

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Foundational Concepts & Principles

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Industry Regulations & Compliance

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Professional Standards & Ethics

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Quality Assurance & Improvement

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Reference Services & Access Management

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Reference Services & Access Management

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Reference Services & Access Management

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Risk Management & Mitigation

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Technology & Tools

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