Taking the Exam

DAY OF THE EXAM

It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the testing center location and parking facilities prior to the day of your exam so that you arrive at the testing center stress-free and on time.

On the day of the exam, report to the testing center 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. You should plan to be at the testing center for four and one-half hours. Late arrivals may not be admitted.

COMPUTER-BASED TESTING

You do not need extensive computer experience to take a computer-based examination. Benefits of computer-based testing include:

• Online tutorials for computer operation,
• The ability to mark questions as a reminder to review later,
• The ability to track and display time remaining during the exam.

The CCN introduces a practice exam for the CPMSM

The Certification Commission of NAMSS offers an online practice exam with sample questions similar in type to those that will be found on the actual examination. The practice exam was designed using the same specifications as the full exam. The CPMSM Practice Examination is composed of 50 multiple-choice questions and is intended to provide individuals with a sample of the type of questions that will be asked. These practice questions do not appear on the certification examination. Success on the practice exam does not guarantee positive results on the certification exam.

The practice exam is best taken using a high-speed Internet connection, such as DSL or cable. The cost of the practice exam is $50.00. You will have four hours to complete the test from the time of access.  You will have a 48 hour window to complete the four hour exam.  You cannot re-enter this test once you have submitted it for scoring. Remember, you are allotted four hours to complete the actual CPMSM exam.  With that in mind, for comparison purposes only, you should be able to complete the practice test within approximately one hour. Feedback on answers is provided, and your test score results will be immediate. 

To access the practice exam, please click here.