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CPP Exam

I am taking the CPP exam next week in Texas. I know there are about 190 questions on the test.
Does anyone know how many you must get correct to pass, what percentage is passing? We have been practicing and practicing.
On all the chapter tests and practice exams I take I have been getting between 80 - 94%. The 80's are on subject to which I have never been exposed, re: benefits.
Was just wondering if anyone knew the passing grade/percentage so I would have an idea if I am in good shape for taking the test.
Thanks
Does anyone know how many you must get correct to pass, what percentage is passing? We have been practicing and practicing.
On all the chapter tests and practice exams I take I have been getting between 80 - 94%. The 80's are on subject to which I have never been exposed, re: benefits.
Was just wondering if anyone knew the passing grade/percentage so I would have an idea if I am in good shape for taking the test.
Thanks
Comments
But as pattytx says, they don't publicize the exact formula or which questions are weighted more.
Best of luck, though. Let us know how you do!
Good luck!
http://www.payroll.org/files/public/0708CPPHandbook.pdf
As you can see, on page 2 of the Exam Candidate Handbook, there are 190 questions.
Of the 190 questions, there are 25 "Pre Test Questions"
These 25 Pre test questions are not counted in the scoring of the examination.
What you should be aware of is that you dont know which of 190 exam questions are actually PreTest questions.
They will appear throughout the exam. They might be really challenging questions, and they might be rather simple.
Even though you are given 4 hours, for basically 165 questions, its a good idea to answer all 190 of the questions.
Chris Lindstrand, CPP
Scaled score = 372. I am just happy to have it over.
YAY, YOU!!!!!!!!
See, it's not as hard as it's cracked up to be. :P :wink:
There was one person who took the class and the test because she had let her certification lapse. I am not sure if she passed, this time.
There was only a 50% pass rate for those people who took the test with me.
Actually it would probably be cheaper to just take the test every 5 years.
Also look for a local chapter, meetings are low cost and count for RCH's if approved.