Why Brainbench? - Online Testing Details

How do Brainbench Certifications™ compare to other certification programs?

The primary advantages of Brainbench Certifications™are high quality, low-cost, wide recognition, and convenience.

Unlike other agencies that require an individual to take a certification at a specially designated testing center or at a specific workstation, Brainbench tests may be taken at anytime, anywhere.

Removing these constraints not only makes Brainbench testing more convenient to individuals and employers, but it also reduces the cost of delivering a test. As a result, Brainbench can provide high-quality certifications at a rate lower than most other entities.

Brainbench is an independent certification authority, assessing a variety of skills including IT, Finance, Health Care and Office Skills, to name a few. Independence from other professional organizations permits us to objectively assess skills in a variety of content areas.

Brainbench has delivered over million tests to million of our registered users. Using our rigorous test development process, Brainbench has developed one of the largest online test libraries in the world, totaling over tests.

What are Brainbench tests like?

Brainbench Certifications are developed, validated, and reviewed by professionals in each area being certified. As we like to say, they are "Tests developed for professionals, by professionals."

Brainbench tests are delivered with Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT). The difficulty level of the items is adjusted according to the skill level of the test-taker. This provides two advantages:

1. Individuals are not repeatedly asked questions that are too difficult or too easy for their particular skill level.
2. The true ability of the test-taker can be more effectively assessed.

The adaptive test engine produces scores that are reflective of the number of questions answered correctly and their respective difficulty level.

Brainbench Certifications are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the maximum score. A score of 2.75 or higher is required for certification by Brainbench, with a score of 4.0 or higher required to be certified at the Master level. These scores are available to the test-taker as soon as the test is completed.

Brainbench tests generally consist of multiple-choice questions. The questions are designed to test real-world knowledge, as opposed to academic or "book" knowledge. For example, you can expect to see sample code, images, and scenarios associated with many of the items.

Each question has one and only one correct answer. The tests do not penalize for guessing, so individuals are encouraged to make educated guesses in situations where there is uncertainty as to which answer is correct.

Most Brainbench tests are 40 questions in length, and take 30 to 60 minutes, depending upon the individual.

Lastly, questions are timed, typically 180 seconds for each (but that may vary depending upon the difficulty of the question). A warning will flash on the screen when there are less than 30 seconds left.

Who recognizes Brainbench Certifications?

Brainbench Certifications are recognized and welcomed by hundreds of leading companies, including . Leading companies depend on Brainbench to help them identify the most qualified professionals in their fields.

How long are your certifications valid?

Your certification is valid for 3 years. Upon expiration, your certification will be removed from your transcript. You may retake the test at any time (retakes are 50% off the list price) to regain your certification.