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Computer Based Testing begins 10/21/02

• AREC Annual Instructors Seminar

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Overview of Presentation

• Brief AMP background
• Applying and Scheduling
• Test Center locations
• Test Content
• On the day of the test
• Taking the test on computer

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Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc.

• AMP is a full service testing agency
• Incorporated in 1982
• Over 10 years of experience in real estate
  licensure testing

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• CBT Experience
• First Real Estate CBT 1/1/97
• From January through August, 2002
• Over 70,000 candidates tested
• 34 different client organizations (including 9
  other real estate states)
• ? 100 examination types

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Scheduling 3 options

• Call 800-345-6559
• Provide name, SS, address, credit card payment,
  preferred date and location
• Immediate confirmation
• Send application, cashiers check or money order,
  and then call
• Wait 7 to 10 days to call
• Apply on-line

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AMPs Test Centers

• 4 permanent sites (by AREC request, to match
  volume)
• Morning and afternoon sessions
• Monday through Friday

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Site Locations

• Birmingham 7001 Crestwood Blvd.
• Huntsville 4710 University Dr. (Suite K)
• Mobile 3963 Cottage Hill Rd.
• Montgomery 2729 Bell Rd.
• Visit AMPs web site at www.goAMP.com for
  specific directions to the test centers.

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AMPs Montgomery Center
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To look for a test centergo to www.goAMP.com,
and thenfind an assessment center
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View list, , access map by clicking on left
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Application/Registration Summary

• Testing by appointment only
• Registration options
• Call 800 at least 3 days before date
• Schedule online at www.goAMP.com
• Send paper application, and then call
• Fee is non-refundable, but candidate may
  reschedule one time at no charge with at least 4
  business days notice.

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Test Content

• No changes in content
• Items are intermixed - 145 items total
• 100 national
• 40 state
• 5 pretest
• Sample test available

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Full Sample Test Available
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On the Day of the Test

• Official, current, government issued photo ID
  required for admission
• No materials allowed in the test center, except
  calculator

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Carrel Arrangement
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A Single Testing CarrelNotice the Camera on Top
of the Monitor
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Sign-in Screen
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Sample Welcome Screen
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Next, the candidate takes his or her picture
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Candidates Complete Practice Items
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All candidates must respond to practice items,
using the mouse or keyboard.
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Before starting the test, candidates must
indicate they are ready.
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Candidate and Security Issues

• Items and options are scrambled
• Constant audio and video surveillance
• National, State, and pretest items are intermixed
• Candidate photo on screen at all times
• Computer tracks actual testing time

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Post Test Survey
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Following Testing

• Report to the supervisor to receive a score
  report
• Passers get license application
• Unsuccessful candidates may reschedule after
  receiving score report