Eligibility & Certification Requirements Flashcards
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How many multiple-choice questions are on the CPP exam?
Answer: 225
The CPP exam has 225 multiple-choice questions, including 25 unscored pretest items.
How many CPP exam questions are unscored pretest items?
Answer: 25
Of the 225 questions, 200 are scored and 25 are unscored pretest items.
How much time do candidates get to complete the CPP exam?
Answer: 4 hours
Candidates have four hours to complete the 225-question CPP exam.
Where is the CPP exam delivered?
Answer: At Prometric test centers or by approved remote proctoring
ASIS delivers the CPP exam through Prometric test centers and approved remote proctoring.
Which domain is part of the current CPP exam content outline?
Answer: Security Principles and Practices
Security Principles and Practices is one of the seven CPP domains and carries the largest weight.
How many domains does the current CPP exam outline contain?
Answer: 7
The CPP covers seven domains: Security Principles, Business Principles, Investigations, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Security, and Crisis Management.
How is the CPP exam scored?
Answer: Scaled score, with 650 needed to pass
ASIS reports CPP results on a scaled score from 200 to 800, and 650 is required to pass.
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