IR/DR Certifying Exam Scoring and Results

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Exam Scoring

All ABR exam scoring is criterion referenced, meaning that a passing standard is established in advance of the exam. The exam is not graded on a curve, and there is no set percentage of failures.

Each portion of the exam (computer-based and oral) is scored separately as pass/fail.
To achieve an overall pass result, a candidate must pass both the computer-based and oral portions of the exam.
Candidates who fail the exam may re-examine in the computer-based and/or oral portion(s) of the exam as needed.

Exam Results

Results for the computer-based component of the IR/DR Certifying Exam will be posted approximately 8 to 10 weeks after the exam. Results for the oral component of the IR/DR Certifying Exam will be posted 10 business days after the exam.

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IR/DR Certifying Exam Scoring and Results

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