About the Exam

The Examination is a written examination composed of 175 multiple-choice, objective questions given over a total testing time of three and one-half (3.5) hours. Of the 175 questions, 150 are scored questions and 25 are pre-test questions. Inclusion of these pre-test questions allows for collection of meaningful statistics about new questions, but are not used in the determination of individual Examination scores. These questions are not identified and are scattered throughout the Examination so that candidates will answer them with the same care as the questions that make up the scored portion of the Examination. This methodology assures candidates that their scores are the result of sound measurement practices and that scored questions are reflective of current practice. A candidate's score, however, is based solely on the 150 scored questions.

Meazure Learning scores all candidate answer records after the close of the testing windows. The BC-ADM exam uses a validated method of scoring that equates different versions of the exam. Preliminary item and option analysis statistics are computed and reviewed for key validation purposes. After key validation decisions have been implemented, option analysis studies are done. Candidate scores are then computed as common item linear equated scores with all questions equally weighted and converted to a scaled score.

CBDCE follows testing industry standards and guidelines when developing and administering new exam forms. Adhering to industry standards and best practice requires that certain statistical analyses and quality control procedures need to be performed before exam scores are released to candidates. Therefore, BC-ADM® scores are held until the end of each testing window so that statistical and quality control analyses can be conducted on the full set of candidate scores from a given testing window. This approach assures the fairness and accuracy of the examination scores. In the event of testing irregularity, or breach of security which may compromise the examination, CBDCE reserves the right to void or withhold examination results. Any such occurrences will be investigated to ensure the integrity of the credential.

Each question is designed to test if the candidate possesses the knowledge necessary to perform the task or has the ability to apply it to a job situation. Questions on the exam are linked directly to tasks identified in the Exam Content Outline (ECO). Understand that the questions are not written to trick you; instead, they are written in a way that allows the exam to verify mastery of a body of knowledge related to diabetes and diabetes education and your ability to apply that knowledge and analyze situations about that knowledge.