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Online Exam FAQs


How do I register for the exam?

Click here to register for the online exam, powered by LearnSomething, Inc. You will be required to register as a new user and create a username and password when first visiting the site.

Please note: The username and password entered when registering for a classroom course is not applicable to the exam site. Participants in the Implementing SQF Systems training do NOT receive passwords and log in information from their instructors.

Do I have to take a course in Implementing or Auditing SQF Systems in order to take the exam?

In order to qualify as an SQF Practitioner you may take the exam WITHOUT having to attend the class, however classroom or online training (available Spring 2009) is highly recommended to provide prospective SQF Practitioners with a sound understanding of the SQF System.

In order to apply to become an SQF Auditor, however, you MUST take both the Auditing SQF Systems Class and the Auditing SQF Systems exam.

How long after completing the training do I have to sit the exam?

There is no time limit between attending the course and taking the exam.

How much does the exam cost?

The exam fees are:

Option One: Implementing SQF 2000 Systems $50.00
Option Two: Auditing SQF Systems $50.00
Option Three: Implementing and Auditing SQF Systems (bundle) $85.00

What are the methods of payment for the exam?

Payment must be made in US dollars using a MasterCard, Visa or American Express credit card. Currently we do not accept checks, money orders or wire transfers.

I selected only one Exam. Why do I have three links on my Personal Page?

Exam options one and two (Implementing or Auditing SQF Systems) consist of 3 components:

  • The SQF Core Module exam
  • The specific exam for which you have registered (Auditing or Implementing SQF Systems)
  • An online survey (optional)

Exam option three, the Auditing and Implementing SQF Systems bundle, consists of 4 components:

  • The SQF Core Module exam
  • The Implementing SQF Systems exam
  • The Auditing SQF Systems exam
  • An online survey (optional)

The survey component is NOT an exam.

Each exam consists of 30 questions, pulled from a pool of questions. Each individual will therefore receive a unique set of questions.

How long do I have to complete the exam?

Once purchased, the online exam will remain on your personal page for 14 days and must be completed in full (Core Module and subject specific exam(s)) before the expiry date.

Once started you have 30 minutes in which to complete each component.

Can I stop working during the exam and resume at a later time?

No, once you start the exam it must be completed within 30 minutes.

How is the exam scored?

Examinees must score 75% on the Core Modules exam, 75% on the SQF 2000 exam and 85% on the Auditor exam in order to achieve a passing grade.

How many attempts can I make at achieving a passing score?

You have 3 attempts to pass the exam. If unable to achieve a passing grade after 3 attempts, you will need to purchase a new exam.

How do I receive my Certificate?

Upon achieving a passing score in both examinable components, you will be able to print a certificate in pdf format. No certificate is issued for just the Core Modules component.

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