Indiana Plumbing

Examinations
Candidate Information Bulletin
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL TESTING INFORMATION

1. HOW DO I REGISTER TO TEST? To schedule for testing, go The Indiana Plumbing Commission oversees the licensing
to https://www.provexam.com/schedule. You may process for contractors. The State has contracted with
also call us at 866-720-7768. Click here for more Prov, Inc. to develop and administer its licensing
information about registering. examination program for contractors. Participating in
the Indiana Plumbing Exam Program does not guarantee
2. WHERE CAN I TEST? You may test at any one of Prov’s that the State will award you a license. However, the
testing centers. Click here for a current list and Indiana Plumbing Examination Program serves as an
directions to each of our Indiana testing centers. independent appraisal of your competency in the
plumbing field and your test results are used by the State
3. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? You pay your exam fee to to satisfy the requirements for testing. This bulletin has
Prov for testing: been developed to help explain the rules and processes
Indiana Plumbing Contractor $100.00 candidates will need to undertake to complete the
testing requirement for their plumbing licenses.
Indiana Journeyman Plumber $75.00
You must first complete the appropriate application with
4. WHEN DO I GET MY TEST RESULTS? Prov’s scoring system
the Indiana Plumbing Commission. Applications are
will grade your exam immediately upon completion
posted online. Once you have been approved, the IPC
of your test and will automatically forward the
will notify you to contact Prov to schedule your
results to the state Commission.
examination. You may attempt to pass the exam up to
seven times within a two-year period, however you have
5. ARE THERE ANY STUDY AIDS? Yes, in our bookstore we
one year from your approval date to take the exam for
sell practice examinations to help you prepare for
the first time. If you do not take the exam within a year,
your test.
you must reapply.
6. WHAT IS ON THE TEST? Click here for information about Prov is not authorized to make the determination of
the available examinations. which examination candidates must take. If you are
unsure which exam is needed for the license being
MORE QUESTIONS sought, resolve this question with the Indiana Plumbing
Commission before scheduling. If you take the wrong
Please read through this bulletin completely for answers
exam, the exam fee will not be refunded.
to your questions. If you still have unanswered
questions, you may contact us at the following: TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Licensing Questions - For Testing Questions FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..........................................1
IPC Prov MORE QUESTIONS ................................................................1
402 W. Washington Street, 5200 NW 43rd Street,
GENERAL TESTING INFORMATION ........................................1
Room W072 Suite 102-167
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Gainesville, FL 32606 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................1
Ph: (317) 234‐8800 Phone: (866) 720-7768 TESTING WITH PROV ............................................................2
Fax: (317) 233-4236 Fax: (386) 518-6419 WHERE TO TAKE YOUR EXAM...............................................2
email address: www.provexam.com HOW TO SCHEDULE ONLINE .................................................2
[email protected] Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. SCHEDULING BY PHONE .......................................................3
www.in.gov/pla/plumbing. CANCEL/RESCHEDULING POLICY...........................................3
htm
PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAMS .............................................3
Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
EXAM DESCRIPTIONS ...........................................................3

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PRACTICE EXAMS AVAILABLE FROM PROV ...........................4 HOW TO SCHEDULE ONLINE

TEST DAY RULES AND PROCEDURES .....................................4
1. To schedule online, navigate to the following
CHECK-IN DEADLINE .............................................................4
URL:
PROOF OF IDENTITY ..............................................................4 https://www.provexam.com/schedule
PROHIBITED ITEMS ................................................................4
2. Enter your identifying information into the
APPROVED ITEMS..................................................................4 system. The State has already shared your
REFERENCE MATERIAL RULES ..............................................5 testing information with Prov. We need to
VISITOR POLICY ....................................................................5 locate your information within our system.
Follow the on-screen fields to enter your Known
UNETHICAL CONDUCT POLICY ...............................................5
Candidate ID and your Last Name. The
RESULTS REPORTING ............................................................5 Candidate ID will be provided to you on your
RETESTING POLICY................................................................6 registration letter received from the
REVIEWS & PROV’S ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS ............6 Commission. The Candidate ID will begin with
EXAM CHALLENGE PROCESS .................................................6 200, and will contain 10 digits. Please enter all
of the numbers.
HAND SCORE REQUEST .........................................................6
Then, enter your last name and select the
PROV’S NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT ........................6
Retrieve Details button.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ...............................................7
TESTING SITE AVAILABILITY ..................................................7 3. On the Welcome Screen, you will schedule a
Date, Time, and Location for your exam by
WHAT IS EXAMROOM?...........................................................7
selecting the link labeled:
FIXED TESTING LOCATIONS...................................................7
TEST SITE LOCATIONS ...........................................................8
TEST SITE INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................9 4. The scheduling system will display a map to
graphically show where the different testing
centers are located. Select a testing center from
TESTING WITH PROV the list of centers to the right of the map.
Your exam will be administered by computer at one of
Prov’s testing centers. Prov’s testing system is easy to
use and requires no specific computer experience to take
the test.

The following link will take you to a short video that

demonstrates Prov’s testing system:
https://youtu.be/h3T9svnIdLY.

WHERE TO TAKE YOUR EXAM

5. Select the SCHEDULE link to check the calendar
You may take your examination at any of Prov’s testing for the testing center.
facilities nationwide. 6. Select a test date and time from the calendar
that matches your schedule.
Prov has established twenty‐two (22) testing centers 7. Confirm your selected date and time and select
within Indiana where candidates can take their Add to Cart.
examinations. These testing centers are located in 8. Proceed to payment. If you have provided an
Auburn, Birmingham, Enterprise, Huntsville, Jacksonville, email address, the invoice for your exam
Mobile, Montgomery Sheffield and Tuscaloosa. Site payment will be automatically emailed to you.
addresses, testing availability, and drive directions are
provided at the end of this bulletin. If you have any problems with online scheduling, give us
a call at (866) 720-7768.

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SCHEDULING BY PHONE EXAM DESCRIPTIONS

To schedule for an examination by phone, candidates Indiana Plumbing Contractor (English or
should contact Prov toll free at 866-720-7768. Prov
scheduling staff is available 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Spanish)
ET, Monday through Friday. Number of Questions 90
Candidates should be prepared to provide the Prov Time allowed (hours) 3
scheduling staff with their name, Prov Candidate ID and Subject Area # Quest.
their zip code. Once Prov confirms the candidate’s Indiana Business 14
identity, Prov staff will search the database for the next General Requirements 9
available testing session at the candidate’s preferred Fixtures 10
Water Heaters 5
testing location and will provide candidates with any
Water Supply and Distribution 12
alternate locations that may be in close proximity to their Sanitary Drainage 13
address. Vents 13
Developed Length/Isometric Analysis 10
Once candidates are scheduled, Prov staff will email Storm Water Systems 4
them information regarding their testing schedule.
References
CANCEL/RESCHEDULING POLICY
▪ 2006 International Plumbing Code, 2nd printing, Indiana, 2012.
If you need to change or cancel their testing ISBN: Unavailable. ICC Item Number: 3200s06in. International Code
appointment, you must contact Prov at least three (3) Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478.
Available at www.iccsafe.org. Candidates are permitted to substitute
business days prior to your scheduled test date. either the 2006 International Plumbing Code or the 2006 International
Rescheduling is free if Prov is notified by the deadline. If Plumbing Code: Code and Commentary in place of the 2006
you fail to appear for their test or fail to cancel or International Plumbing Code 2nd printing, Indiana Edition.
reschedule your testing session by the close of business
three days prior to their scheduled test date, you will ▪ 2012 Indiana Amendments (675 IAC 16-1.4), 2012. State of Indiana,
Indiana Plumbing Commission, 402 W Washington St. Room W072,
forfeit your exam fees.
Indianapolis, IN 46204. Available at
PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAMS http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20140827-IR-
675130339FRA.xml.pdf Candidate printed versions permitted in
The examination you will take is designed to test what testing room if exam is open book.
qualified individuals should know as they begin
▪ Basic Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management -
operations in the plumbing field at the particular skill
12th edition, 12th edition. ISBN: 1-934234-98-2. National Association
level being tested (i.e. Contractor or Journeyman). of State Contractors Licensing Agencies, 23309 North 17th Drive,
Building 1, Unit 10, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Available at www.NASCLA.org
The test questions used on your examination have been
prepared by practitioners like yourself and cover the ▪ Indiana Plumbing Supplement. Prov, 13614 Progress Blvd., Alachua,
wide range of topics you would normally encounter as FL 32615. Available at www.provbookstore.com.
you work in your particular field. ▪ Note: As a substitute, Prov's Indiana Business and Law Study Guide
for Contractors is permitted. Prov, 13614 Progress Blvd., Alachua, FL
Prov recommends that you prepare for your exam by 32615. The Prov Indiana Business and Law Study Guide for
familiarizing yourself with the subject areas listed in each Contractors contains the exact information found in the NASCLA
Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 11th
exam description. Additionally, familiarize yourself with edition, and the Prov Indiana Plumbing Supplement combined. This
the reference materials that are allowed during the book is no longer published but may be used as a substitute for the
examination. The more time you spend outside of the two current references.
testing room studying, the less time you will need to ▪ Or usage of the NASCLA_11, 11th Edition. National Association of
spend in the testing room trying to location information. State Contractors Licensing Agencies, 23309 North 17th Drive, Building
1, Unit 10, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Either edition of the Basic Nascla
You are encouraged to prepare your test materials by Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management
highlighting text or placing permanent tabs on important
pages.

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Indiana Journeyman Plumber (English or TEST DAY RULES AND PROCEDURES

Spanish) Check-in Deadline

Number of Questions 90 The doors to each testing center will open at least 15
Time allowed (hours) 3 minutes before all scheduled testing appointments in
order to check candidates into the testing center. You
Subject Area # Quest.
Storm Water Systems 6
should plan to arrive early to make sure you are seated
Indiana Business 6 by the time the testing begins.
General Requirements 7
Fixtures 10 If you arrive late, AND the testing session has already
Water Heaters 7 begun, YOU WILL BE TURNED AWAY, will forfeit your
Water Supply and Distribution 14 exam fees, and will be required to reschedule for a future
Sanitary Drainage 15
Vents 17
testing date.
Developed Length/Isometric Analysis 8
Proof of Identity
References
Upon arriving at the testing center, you will be required
▪ 2006 International Plumbing Code, 2nd printing, Indiana, 2012. ISBN: to show a government-issued, photo-bearing
Unavailable. ICC Item Number: 3200s06in. International Code Council, identification. The photo-bearing ID must be current and
4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478. Available at valid. Forms of valid photo-bearing ID are a driver’s
www.iccsafe.org. Candidates are permitted to substitute either the
2006 International Plumbing Code or the 2006 International Plumbing
license, passport, or military ID.
Code: Code and Commentary in place of the 2006 International
Plumbing Code 2nd printing, Indiana Edition. You will also be required to sign a test center log and will
be photographed by the test center staff. If you cannot
▪ 2012 Indiana Amendments (675 IAC 16-1.4), 2012. State of Indiana, produce a valid government-issued photo ID, refuse to
Indiana Plumbing Commission, 402 W Washington St. Room W072,
Indianapolis, IN 46204. Available at participate in signing the test center log, or refuse to be
http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20140827-IR- photographed, you will be dismissed from the testing
675130339FRA.xml.pdf Candidate printed versions permitted in center and forfeit all testing fees for that testing session.
testing room if exam is open book.

▪ A Compilation of the Indiana Code and the Indiana Administrative If you do not have a photo ID, you may still present a valid
Code, 2014. State of Indiana, Indiana Plumbing Commission, 402 W State driver’s license without a photo, a State ID card
Washington St. Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Available at without a photo that is issued by the DMV, or a birth
http://www.in.gov/pla/files/IPC_2014_Compilation.pdf. Candidate certificate.
printed versions permitted in testing room if exam is open book.
Candidates may substitute the Indiana Plumbing Supplement in place
of this reference. Prohibited Items
No cameras, recorders, watches, cell phones or other
communication devices are allowed in the testing room.
PRACTICE EXAMS AVAILABLE FROM PROV Talking and smoking are not allowed in the testing room.

Prov also offers practice examinations in several exam Approved Items

categories. Practice examinations cost $25.00 each and
You may bring the following approved items into the
may be ordered either by phone or online at
testing center:
https://www.provexam.com/en-us/shop
▪ Pencils.
Practice examinations prices do not include tax nor
shipping. ▪ Calculator. Only simple 4-function calculators

Candidates must be sure to use the correct shipping are permitted. PDAs, tablets, cell phones or
option when ordering. Prov provides practice exams for other special calculators are NOT permitted.
the following tests:
▪ Approved References. (See information below).
• Indiana Plumbing Contractor

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Reference Material Rules Visitor Policy

All examinations are designed to allow you to use No one other than the candidate will be allowed in the
authorized references while taking their exams. For a list testing room. Non-testing visitors are NOT permitted to
of what reference materials are authorized for the wait in the lobby while candidates test.
exams, please refer to the exam description for the
candidate’s exam. All reference materials will be Unethical Conduct Policy
checked by the Prov test administrator prior to the Any individual caught giving or receiving assistance
candidates being permitted access to the testing room. during or after the examination or caught using
unauthorized materials during the examination will be
You should prepare your reference materials using ONLY
reported directly to the Department. Those caught in the
the following methods.
act of cheating will be dismissed from the examination
▪ Highlighting and their testing results will be frozen.
▪ Handwritten notes must be written in pen (ink)
Furthermore, the candidate will forfeit the examination
▪ Attaching permanent tabs
fees paid. Finally, anyone caught with test questions in
Reference materials which do not meet the following their possession, either during or following the
guidelines will not be allowed in the testing room. These examination will be prosecuted by Prov for theft of
guidelines are in place to ensure that every candidate is copyrighted testing materials.
tested fairly and that no candidate has access to
unapproved resources. RESULTS REPORTING
▪ Handwritten notes other than formulas written in Each test will be uniformly graded following the
pen ONLY, are NOT allowed in any portion of a completion of the testing process. Grades will be
reference book. distributed to you based on the information found in the
▪ Moveable tabs are NEVER permitted in a reference subsequent sections.
book.
If you receive a PASSING grade, this means that you have
▪ A reference book CANNOT contain Post-it notes. been deemed to be competent in a particular trade or
▪ Photocopied documents CANNOT be added to a craft by means of successful test completion. It does not,
reference book. however, mean that you are licensed to practice.
▪ Photocopied versions of a reference book are Licensure is typically awarded by a governmental
NEVER permitted. Commission or agency that will require these testing
▪ Test preparation study guides are NOT approved results as one component of the licensure process. Upon
references and are NOT permitted in the testing successful test completion you should contact your local
center; this includes practice examinations. licensing agency regarding any additional steps
We ask that you leave all unauthorized materials in your necessary to complete the licensure process.
car or vehicle. If you are caught using unauthorized Candidates that are successful in passing their
materials during testing, these materials will be examinations will be provided with a score letter that
confiscated, your testing will be terminated with fees indicates a PASS status. No numerical grade or subject
forfeited, and the Department will be notified of your area breakdown is provided to passing candidates.
dismissal from the exam.
During the testing process you MAY NOT: The reason behind the non‐disclosure of numeric grades
to passing candidates is that Prov’s tests are designed to
▪ Share reference materials during testing. merely assess whether an individual is above or below a
▪ Highlight, underline, mark or write any kind of designated competency level (cut‐point). Thus passing a
information in their reference materials during test by a huge margin or passing by a small margin has
no impact on Prov’s decision of whether you have
testing.
satisfied the minimum requirements for certification.

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Hence, providing numeric scores might mistakenly lead EXAM CHALLENGE PROCESS
some to conclude that the scores provide a means of
ranking the passing candidates, which it does not. Given If during an exam or review, the candidates encounter a
this rationale, any requests for providing details question they think is inaccurate or otherwise incorrect,
regarding a numeric grade for passing candidates will be they are encouraged to submit an Exam Comment to
denied. Prov detailing why they feel the question is in error.
Candidates testing on computer may make their
Candidates that are unsuccessful in passing their tests comments in the testing system. Candidates who are
will receive a numeric grade as well as a subject area reviewing an exam will automatically be provided with
breakdown of the test that describes the areas where an Exam Comment form. Prov staff will review each
the candidate performed well or poorly. comment within two weeks of submittal. Should any
comment result in a change to a test question and/or
RETESTING POLICY candidate score, Prov will report the change to the
Indiana Plumbing Commission. The Commission will
If candidates fail their initial exam, they are permitted to
notify the candidate of the score change and issue a new
retake the exam another six times within their eligibility
result letter. Detailed answers to questions or comments
period. Candidates must pay the exam fee for each test
are not provided for test security purposes.
they schedule. Candidates cannot retake an exam once
they have passed that exam unless required by the State HAND SCORE REQUEST
of Indiana.
Prov ensures the accuracy of our exam results. Our
REVIEWS & PROV’S ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS computer system is designed to identify and report any
potential error in data collected from an exam session. If
Reviews are intended to help candidates audit their you would like to have your score reassessed for
testing results by allowing them to see which questions accuracy, you can request a Hand Score by calling Prov at
were missed on the most recently taken exam. Prov 1-866-720-7768 and asking for a Hand Score Request
encourages those taking reviews to comment upon Form.
questions they feel were unfairly graded or which they
feel may be incorrect. All comments from reviews will be A Hand Score Request form requires a signature and
analyzed by Prov staff with summary results distributed must be mailed to Prov. Forms must be received by Prov
following the expert analysis of your comments. no later than ninety (90) days after your examination
administration date and must be accompanied by a copy
To be eligible for a review, you must have failed an of your original score letter. Once a Hand Score is
examination and have scored within 10 points of the received, Prov Staff will process the request within seven
required passing score. Reviews must be scheduled no (7) to ten (10) business days. During the Hand Score
more than ninety (90) days following your most recent process a staff member will ensure that your answers
testing session. were properly recorded and scored by comparing the
captured answers to the exam key. Upon completion of
During the review you will be provided with a copy of the
the Hand Score we will provide a letter by mail to report
test questions you missed and the answer you provided
the outcome of the reassessment. The cost of the hand
for those questions. You will also be provided with a
score is $25.00 (includes tax).
comment form that you can use to challenge any test
question. You will not be able to change any answers on PROV’S NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
the exam.
Prov provides equal access to its exams and testing
The cost of the review is $80 for each test reviewed. You
programs for all eligible persons. Although individual
will request or schedule a review using the same
jurisdictions that Prov represents are wholly responsible
methods described earlier for Test Registration or
for determining eligibility of candidates, it is the policy of
Scheduling. Prov to maintain an environment free of discrimination
and to prohibit discrimination and harassment against
any person on the basis of race, color, national origin,
gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and veteran, marital or family status.
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Harassment of Prov program participants, proctors, staff • Works on a MAC, PC, or Chromebook
or candidates will not be tolerated. If candidates wish to • Need either a Chrome or Firefox browser
express concerns about discrimination, they should (Chrome works best)
contact Prov at 866-720-7768 or write to: Prov, Inc., 5200 • Need a functioning computer web-camera and
NW 43rd St., Suite 102-167, Gainesville, FL 32606. microphone
• Need a good consistent Internet connection
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
capable of uploading files in excess of 3 Mbps
Prov complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) in providing special accommodations for Please use the following links to do a system check
candidates that require additional assistance during the before you schedule your exam to make sure your
testing process. computer system will allow you to take a test using this
system.
If candidates feel that they qualify for a special
accommodation during testing, they should contact Prov https://examroom.ai/systemtest/
at (866) 720-7768. Prov will require written
documentation from a licensed physician or psychologist When prompted “Permission to access camera and
documenting the disability and further require a request microphone”, you must click “Allow”.
describing the requested remedy. Prov will then work
If your system does not allow you to test at home, don’t
directly with the candidates to make the
worry, we have some great testing locations that are not
accommodations they will need in order to complete
too far away.
their examination.

TESTING SITE AVAILABILITY

Fixed Testing Locations
The sites shown below are fixed locations where you
You may take your exam at any one of Prov’s testing make take your exam. The asterisk (*) on the chart
centers. Prov has established twenty‐two (22) testing shows which days of the week the exams are available
centers within Indiana where candidates can take their for scheduling. Note that sites may change as needed.
examinations. Please refer to the current online scheduling system to
find available testing times for each location.
You can also take your exam at home using Prov’s
Examroom® service.

Wednesday

Thursday
Monday

Tuesday

Friday
What is Examroom?
Examroom is a remote test monitoring service that
allows you to take your test on your own computer at Test Site Location
your home. You schedule the test the same way you
Anderson - ITC AN *
would an in-person testing site; by selecting your
preferred test date and time. Then, on test day, you log Avon - ITC AV *
into the Examroom website and request to start your Bloomington - ITC B * *
exam. A test proctor will greet you over your computer,
will verify your identity, take your picture, and observe Elkhart County-ITCE * * * *
you throughout the testing process. Evansville - ITCC EV * * * *
How to decide whether to use Examroom? Not every Fort Wayne - ITCFW *
computer system is capable of taking a test on Fort Wayne - PUFW *
Examroom. The following are the MINIMUM
Hammond - PUC * * * * *
requirements that your computer system would need to
meet in order to qualify to take your test using the Indianapolis - ITCDT * * *
Examroom service: Indianapolis- ITCLW * * * * *
• Operating system on computer needs to be Indianapolis - IUPUI * * * * *
recent (less than 3-4 years old)
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5. Ivy Tech Certification Center – Evansville

Wednesday

Thursday
Certification & Workforce Assessment Center-SW

Monday

Tuesday

Friday
3501 First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710
Test Site Location
6. Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne
Kokomo - ITCK * * * * * 2101 East Coliseum Blvd.
Lafayette - ITCLF * * * * Kettler Hall, Room 232
Lawrenceburg-ITLW * Fort Wayne , IN 46805
Logansport - ITCLP * *
7. Ivy Tech Community College - Fort Wayne
Madison - ITCMD * Ivy Tech Community College Northeast
Muncie - ITCMN * * * * * 3701 Dean Drive
New Albany - IUSE * Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Richmond - ITCR * * * *
8. Purdue University Calumet - Hammond
Sellersburg - ITCSLB * * * 2200 169th St
South Bend - ITCSB * * * Lawshe Hall, Room 118
Terre Haute - ITCTH * * * * Hammond, IN 46323

9. Ivy Tech Certification Center – Downtown

TEST SITE LOCATIONS Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
Prov has established twenty‐two (22) testing centers 2820 N. Meridian Street, C4 Building
within Indiana where candidates can take their Indianapolis, IN 46208
examinations. These testing centers are located in
Anderson, Avon, Bloomington, Elkhart County, Evansville, 10. Ivy Tech Certification Center – Lawrence
FortWayne (2), Hammond, Indianapolis (3), Kokomo, LAWFB - Fairbanks Center for Health Professions
Lafayette, Lawrenceburg, Logansport, Madison, Muncie, 9301 E 59th Street
New Albany, Richmond, Sellersburg, South Bend, Terre Indianapolis, IN 46216
Haute. Please refer to the individual list for each site for
its testing availability and directions. 11. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
801 West Michigan Street
1. Ivy Tech Community College – Anderson Business/SPEA Building - Room BS 3000
815 E 60th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202
Anderson, IN 46013
12. Ivy Tech Community College – Kokomo
2. Ivy Tech Certification Center – Avon 1815 E. Morgan Street
7508 Beechwood Center Rd, RM – 103 Kokomo. IN 46901
Beechwood Center, IN 46123
13. Ivy Tech Community College – Lafayette
3. Ivy Tech Certification Center – Bloomington 3101 S. Creasy Lane
Connie and Steve Ferguson Academic Building Lafayette, IN 47905
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404 14. Ivy Tech Certification Center – Lawrenceburg
50 Walnut Street
4. Ivy Tech Certification Center - Elkhart County Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Certification and Workforce Assessment
22531 CR 18 15. Ivy Tech Community College – Logansport
Goshen, IN 46528 Certification and Assessment Center
1 Ivy Tech Way
Logansport, IN 46947
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16. Ivy Tech Certification Center – Madison

590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250

17. Ivy Tech Community College – Muncie

4301 S. Cowan Road
Muncie, IN 47302

18. Indiana University Southeast

4201 Grant Line Rd
University Center South, Room 203
New Albany, IN 47150

19. Ivy Tech Certification Center – Richmond

Richmond Certification Center - McDaniel Hall
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374

20. Ivy Tech Certification Center – Sellersburg

Certification and Workforce Assessment Center
8204 Highway 311
Sellersburg, IN 47172

21. Ivy Tech Certification Center - South Bend

Certification and Workforce Assessment
250 East Sample Street
South Bend, IN 46601

22. Ivy Tech Certification Center - Terre Haute

Center for Workforce Development (CWD)
1700 East Industrial Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802

TEST SITE INSTRUCTIONS

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Please take a moment to read the following information (front and back). If you have any questions then
please let your proctor know. Failure to follow these testing rules can have serious consequences.
Be advised, the testing center and testing room may be under video surveillance.

Testing Rules Reference Rules for Open Book Exams

• Be courteous and do not disturb others. • Book title must be exact. Exceptions: Older/new
• After you are seated, follow all the instructions given editions are always permitted. Substitutes are
and verify the information presented to you. This allowed if listed in the Exam Details.
information will include your name, candidate ID, • Photocopied versions of a reference book are ONLY
exam name, and occasionally additional testing permitted when stated in the Exam Details.
Materials such as graphics. • Permanent tabs such as gummed tabs, self-adhesive
• If you leave the testing room during the test, you tabs with printable inserts, or insertable tab dividers
must notify your proctor and turn in all your testing (for three ring binders only) are permitted.
materials. • Moveable items such as repositionable tabs or Post-
• If you take a restroom break the test time will it notes are NOT permitted in a reference book.
continue to countdown and the lost time cannot be • Books can have highlighting and underlining in pen
recovered. only, however you cannot mark in your books
• If your computer freezes, shuts down, or will not during the test.
move to the next question notify your proctor • Handwritten notes are NOT allowed in any portion
immediately and they will be able to restart your of a reference book unless authorized by your
exam without loss of available testing time. licensing or certifying jurisdiction.
• At the end of your test, remain seated, raise your • Other documents (such as formula sheets or the
hand and wait for the proctor to start the check-out Tom Henry and Kelly Indexes) or stickers (such as
process with you. Once all testing materials have Ohm’s Law) CANNOT be added, glued or taped to a
been accounted for by your proctor, you may collect reference book.
your belongings and leave the testing center.
• If permitted by your jurisdiction, you will receive
Unethical behavior
your testing results today; otherwise, you’ll be
Individuals caught giving or receiving assistance during
notified of your testing results by either Prov or your
or after the examination, or caught using unauthorized
jurisdiction.
materials during the examination will be reported to
the Board. Those caught in the act of cheating will be
dismissed from the examination and their testing
results will be frozen. Furthermore, the candidate will
• NO TALKING forfeit the examination fees paid. Finally, anyone
caught with test questions in their possession, either
• NO EATING
during or following the examination will be prosecuted
• NO DRINKING by Prov for theft of copyrighted testing materials.
• NO TOBACCO USE
• NO CELL PHONES
• NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES
• NO VISITORS
• NO CHEATING
• NO TAKING NOTES
In the next few days, Prov will email you a link
• NO MARKING IN BOOKS to our candidate experience survey, please let
us know how we did!
 Computer Testing Navigation

Total number of Indicated in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

questions
Available time Posted in hours and minutes. The test will end automatically when Time Remaining reaches 0:00.
Use your mouse to select a number (1, 2, 3, or 4). The answer is highlighted (or checked) when selected.
Selecting your
You may change your selected answer for any question until the test is over. If you do not know the
answer
answer to a question, it is to your advantage to guess, since there is no penalty for a wrong answer.
Press the Flag Button to help you keep track of questions you wish to return to at a later time. Flagging
Tracking difficult
questions has no impact in scoring. Press the button again to Unflag the question. You may see which
questions
questions have been flagged by clicking Summary.
During the assessment, you may find that you have a question or concern about a particular test
question. The proctor cannot answer questions about test content at any time; however, you can send a
Question comments comment to Prov’s Test Development Department by clicking the Comment button. Please leave a
specific description. Staff will process your comments/questions within two weeks. You can refer to
your candidate information bulletin for more information on how comments are processed.
Moving to a different Use your mouse to select the Next or Back buttons. Press Next to move forward. Press Back to move
question backward. You may also use your arrow keys (  →) to move forward and backward through the test.
Reviewing your Press the Summary button to see a table indicating which questions are unanswered or which you have
progress flagged.
Press End Test button when you are ready to leave the test. It is recommended that you review your
Ending the test early
exam and verify there are no unanswered questions prior to ending the test.