IR/DR Certifying Exam Scoring and Results
Last verified on May 7, 2025
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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. To learn more about this method and how it differs from norm-referenced scoring, please visit our Exam Scoring Model page.- Each component 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 components of the exam.
- Candidates who fail the exam may re-examine in the computer-based and/or oral component(s) of the exam as needed.
Exam Results Posting
Candidates will be notified of their results for the computer-based component of the IR/DR Certifying Exam approximately one month after the exam. Candidates will be notified of their results for the oral component of the IR/DR Certifying Exam approximately two weeks after the last day of the exam. To track the scoring progress of the computer-based component of the IR/DR Certifying Exam, please click here.Certifying (Oral) Exam – Feedback Request
- The intent of feedback is to provide a candidate with a general indication regarding areas of weakness; it is not an opportunity to revise scoring.
- The fee for feedback is $150.
- To request exam feedback, complete the form located here.
- Results will be sent to the candidate by email. Please allow up to 90 days for a response.
Certifying (Oral) Exam Results
First-Time Takers| Year | Percentage Passed | Total Examinees |
| 2017 | 94 | 263 |
| 2018 | 90 | 319 |
| 2019 | 89 | 340 |
| 2021 | 90 | 603 |
| 2022 | 87 | 299 |
| 2023 | 88 | 291 |
| 2024 | 89 | 215 |
| 2025 | 88 | 190 |
