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	Study Group for Sept CAP exam	4		C. Galan	Wonderful! Drop me a private message if you have any questions or an email at iaap@mrhenterprises.com by M. Herman Wednesday, March 16, 2016
	CAP exam content	11		L. Hunter	Is it a good idea to have Microsoft Office Certification prior to taking the CAP certification? by L. Parks Friday, March 11, 2016
	Microsoft Word/Excel Study Groups starting soon	3		M. Herman	Just posting a reminder for those that are interested. My Excel group is starting in two weeks! Word is starting in four. Contact me to learn more. :) by M. Herman Monday, March 7, 2016
	MOS Certification	3		S. Voelkel	Hi Carmen! I sent you a PM with information. :) Marie by M. Herman Tuesday, March 1, 2016
	CAP Exam Review Boot Camp - NVCC 2/6/16	2		K. Foley	Will this bootcamp course be available for the September test period? Can you give me an idea of how the course will aid me in taking the test? I am plan to study as much as possible but I feel a bit lost with so much information. by L. Buckner Thursday, February 25, 2016
	FREE Certification Options for Administrative Professionals Webinar	5		M. Herman	Yes, I believe you should be able to view the webinar internationally. The link to the recording will be made available to all registered attendees. Marie by M. Herman Friday, February 5, 2016
	Scoring of CAP	1		S. Tadlock	IAAP uses the criterion-reference method for test equating, which requires analysis by an outside company. Here is an explanation of what this process entails. Exam ScoringThe pass/fail cut-score is determined using a criterion-referenced method. The criterion-referenced standard (cut-score) is shown as a scaled score of 500. An exam score of 500 or higher indicates the candidate has passed the exam. An exam score of less than 500 indicates the candidate has failed the exam. The same level of knowledge and skill is required to meet the pass point of 500 regardless of the examination taken by the candidate.What is the criterion-referenced method?Criterion-referenced tests, a type of test introduced by Glaser (1962) and Popham and Husek (1969), are also known as domain referenced tests, competency tests, basic skills tests, mastery tests, performance tests or assessments, authentic assessments, objective-referenced tests, standards-based tests, credentialing exams, etc. These tests determine a candidate’s level of performance in relation to a well-defined domain of content.Norm-referenced tests determine a candidate’s level of the construct measured by a test in relation to a well-defined reference group of candidates, referred to as the norm group. Criterion-referenced tests permit a candidate’s score to be interpreted in relation to a domain of content, and norm-referenced tests permit a candidate’s score to be interpreted in relation to a group of examinees. The first interpretation is content-centered, and the second interpretation is examinee centered.On a criterion-referenced test, every candidate would pass if they meet the expected standard; alternatively, every candidate could fail if the standard is not met. On criterion-referenced tests it is possible for every person to pass the exam. Criterion-referenced tests have been compared to driver’s license exams which require would-be drivers to achieve a minimum competency to earn a license.IAAP continually updates its exams to keep pace with the changing environment of the administrative profession. Since criterion-referenced scoring is designed to measure a candidate’s performance against a fixed set of predetermined criteria, this method is commonly used for certification exams that produce new editions of a test and the scores from these editions have the same meaning over time.The level of exam difficulty may change from time to time. A test equating process assures that candidates must meet the same criterion-standard regardless of when they take the examination, or the group of candidates with whom they take the examination. by B. Weathers, MA Wednesday, February 3, 2016
	IAAP CAP Information	0		Paul Bradley	Hello, In an effort to help members find information about the IAAP CAP exam, we have created a document that contains, helpful navigation for answers about the CAP exam.. We appreciate your commitment to IAAP. Thank you by Paul Bradley Wednesday, February 3, 2016
	March 2016 CAP Exam Cram Starting Soon	4		M. Herman	Hi Marie, The Boot Camp I was scheduled to take this weekend ended up being cancelled. Can you add email me the information to join in your sessions?Thanks,Michele Kester by M. Kester Wednesday, February 3, 2016
	Study Groups	4		Paul Bradley	Sure Marie,I will ask Paul to add the comment field. Just email me what you would like to add and we will add it to yours, since it is already on the website. by B. Weathers, MA Monday, February 1, 2016
	Inexpensive Test Material	3		M. Starks	If you work for a university, you might first check to see if your library would order the books. Is the university supporting your certification pursuit? If so, ask your boss if they would allow you to order some books at company expense. Bear in mind, you don't necessarily need to use the exact books. If the university library won't order them for you, check to see what similar books they already have in stock (i.e. a college level management 101 book should be suitable, even if it is written by a different author). Choose a college level text book from each of the major areas (communication, organizational development, information technology, accounting, records management, etc.). Another option is to post here in the certification section asking if any past test takers would like to sell their relatively recent materials. Just be careful you don't got older than 2-3 years on the publication dates. Another option is to rent, as Barbara mentioned. Another option is to borrow, one at a time, via interlibrary loan through your public or university library (one at a time because you can only have them a few weeks at a time). An additional option is to convince someone else to sit for the exam and purchase the materials together and share them. Finally, research each domain performance objective on the internet and use online research to drive your studying. There are many ways to reduce the expense of study materials. Put on your creativity thinking cap. by M. Herman Thursday, January 28, 2016
	Inexpensive Test Material	0		M. Starks	I would like to know if there are any inexpensive ways others have studied for the exam. I work at a university and the books you have suggested are not available at the library. I also looked on Amazon and they were too expensive. I truly need a study guide or some material I can look at that may help me. Thank you. by M. Starks Tuesday, January 26, 2016
	CAP Study Guide MS Excel Shortcut error	0		B. Weathers, MA	On page 120 on the IAAP CAP Study Guide a Keyboard Shortcuts in Excel table lists common shortcuts. It appears that a couple cells were deleted during publishing so all of the descriptions are off after the third one listed. Please use the list on this page MS Excel Shortcuts to prepare for the CAP exam We apologize for this error. by B. Weathers, MA Monday, January 25, 2016
	CAP & OM Exam Study Materials	4		L. Russell	A score of 500 is required. This is done from a computer at Pearson Vue testing centers. . by M. Herman Friday, January 22, 2016
	Member ID - what to use on recerts forms?	3		J. Cocco	We are working on it Jean, I totally agree! It would make things less confusing. I will keep you updated.Have a fantastic day,Amy by Amy Randolph Thursday, January 21, 2016
	More IAAP certifications to come?	1		S. Voelkel	We are in the process of evaluating specialty certificates to offer CAP designees. Currently OM is being updated and will be relaunched in 2017. Other areas of concentration are being researched and more information will be available over the next few months. by B. Weathers, MA Friday, January 8, 2016

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