Steps for Successful Proctoring

NFPT takes exam security and delivery very seriously: paper/pencil exam administration requires the utmost consideration in this regard. Test Delivery, Administration Process, and Safe Return are 3 main areas where your efforts should be focused to assure a valid and successful exam appointment:

Test Delivery

• Provide NFPT with your physical mailing address for day time FedEx delivery

• Review exam contents and follow SMT exam confirmation instructions

• Immediately call or email to confirm that you have received the exam package

• Review package contents for any discrepancies, report immediately if any exist

• Safely secure the exam package until day of administration to test candidate/s/

Administration Process

 • Confirm test candidate/s/ identity and provide appropriate test conducive atmosphere (at least 3 feet between each test candidates)

• Assure quiet and secure room, comfortable seating and temperature, with restroom accessibility

• Recognize closed book examination, two hour time limit, and #2 pencil requirements

• Express strong need for appropriately marking the answer sheet; correctly identifying the test booklet ID# and bubbling in all responses • Appropriately monitor test candidate/s/

• Collect exam booklet/s/ and verify the test booklet ID#s with answer sheet/s/ • Verify that all bubbles for name and test booklet ID# are properly filled in on answer sheet/s/

Safe Return

 • Place exam/s/, answer sheet/s/, and return all documents using Federal Express return envelope and shipping label provided

 • Send package by Federal Express next business day