C test coming up

[fullor30]

I'm going for certified next weekend and have an online two hour window to complete exam which is open book. Sounds easy, yet I admit I'm not the best when it comes to true and false.

Any prep or test tips that you've used in past?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Any prep or test tips that you've used in past?

I believe that studying the casebook is just as important as studying the rulebook. Just my opinion.

[BktBallRef]

It's open book, you've got two hours. Don't sweat it.

[tjones1]

Best of luck fullor30! Certified is the highest level in Illinois for those who don't know.

Before I took mine (before the test was online) I was able to dig up some old Part II exams with the help of Tony (BktBallRef). I just went through those as if I was actually taking the test then scored my exam. It gave me a good idea where I was a little weak (i.e. court and equipment) and I studied Rule 1 a lot before going.

Again, good luck!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

It's open book, you've got two hours. Don't sweat it.

Sometimes the fact is is open book and you have to answer questions in a time limit that can be a problem for some people.

Peace

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Sometimes the fact is is open book and you have to answer questions in a time limit that can be a problem for some people.

Peace

Either way, stressing about it won't help. So...don't sweat it.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Best of luck fullor30! Certified is the highest level in Illinois for those who don't know.

Does this mean that Illinois has a separate test to achieve each level? Here, we take one test and our rating level is determined by the score.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Does this mean that Illinois has a separate test to achieve each level? Here, we take one test and our rating level is determined by the score.

Everyone takes the Part 1 test every year.

An official starts out as "registered." After 2 years, you can take the part 2 test to become "recognized." 2 years after that, you can take the part 2 test again to become "certified." (And, there are other requirements at each level).

[jeschmit]

Originally Posted by fullor30

I'm going for certified next weekend and have an online two hour window to complete exam which is open book. Sounds easy, yet I admit I'm not the best when it comes to true and false.

Any prep or test tips that you've used in past?

I am going for the next level in Illinois this year, as well. I am trying to become registered. I've always been told to trust your instincts with answers that are kind of confusing.

Study the case book, as well as the rules book, that's for sure. Also, make sure you have the P.O.E. near you as you're taking the test.

Other than that, just make sure that you answer all of the questions in the two hour window! Don't leave anything blank if you do happen to run out of time... It is 50/50 if you can't get through all the questions!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by jeschmit

I am trying to become registered. I've always been told to trust your instincts with answers that are kind of confusing.

Do you mean "Recognized?" If you have a license already, you are already registered. The Part 2 Test (and the promotion process) is only for those going for Recognized and Certified levels.

Peace

[jeschmit]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Do you mean "Recognized?" If you have a license already, you are already registered. The Part 2 Test (and the promotion process) is only for those going for Recognized and Certified levels.

Peace

Yeah, my bad, I meant recognized.... I always seem to get those two confused for some reason.