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Written Knowledge Test Information

WKT Logo smallNCRA Written Knowledge Tests are multiple choice tests that serve as a component of the following NCRA certifications: RPR, RDR, CRC, and CLVS. Check out the WKT FAQs for tips on how to study for your upcoming Written Knowledge Test!

NOTE: *Written Knowledge Tests have 120 questions but only 100 are used to calculate a candidate's official score. The other 20 questions are new questions that are being tested to capture metrics on their validity. This does not apply to the CRC Written Knowledge Test, which is 50 questions that are all graded.

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Required information prior to registering for the test

Please refer to the Job Analysis below for a breakdown of what the Written Knowledge Test covers.

Fees

Certification test
Student member
Reporter member
Non-member
 RPR  $181 $220 $253
 RDR Not eligible $236 Not eligible
 CRC $181 $220 $253
 CLVS $181 $220 $253

NOTE: *Written Knowledge Tests have 120 questions but only 100 are used to calculate a candidate's official score. The other 20 questions are new questions that are being tested to capture metrics on their validity. This does not apply to CRC Written Knowledge Test.

Registration information

All candidates must present a valid photo ID for verification of identity when signing in to take a test.

Before you register, ensure that the first and last name on your valid photo ID match EXACTLY the first and last name in your NCRA record. Pearson VUE does not check middle names. For example, if you have recently married and NCRA has your married name, but your valid photo ID contains your maiden name, you will not be permitted to take your test. Or, if NCRA has your first name as Missy and your valid photo ID has Melissa, you will not be permitted to take your test.

Testing dates and schedule

RPR, RDR, CLVS, CRC dates

NCRA Written Knowledge Tests can be scheduled for any time or day that is convenient for you within the valid testing period. Please keep in mind that NCRA staff is not available after hours, weekends, or all Federal holidays. NCRA office and Member Service hours are M-F, 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. E.T.

NOTE: registration ends at midnight Eastern Time

Upcoming dates

Registration periods

Test dates

  
September 1-30, 2025October 1-17, 2025
December 1-30, 2025
January 2-21, 2026
March 1-31, 2026April 2-20, 2026
June 1-30, 2026July 1-18, 2026
September 1-30, 2026October 1-18, 2026

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Important

Once you register for a test, you will receive a confirmation email within three business days. Your confirmation email will contain scheduling information for your test. Please remember to wait until you receive this confirmation to schedule your test. If you do not receive an email confirmation within three business days of your registration please contact testing@ncra.org.

 

 

Location

Test where you prefer – NCRA WKTs are given with the option to test online from any location you choose, or you can schedule to test online at a Pearson VUE Test Center near you.

Written Knowledge Tests are administered through Pearson VUE’s OnVUE online proctoring or online at a Pearson VUE Test Center. Please visit www.pearsonvue.com/ncra for complete details.

Additional information

Job Analyses

Candidates must review NCRA's Job Analysis for the appropriate certification. Questions on the WKT are directly tied to the Job Analysis for each credential.

Written Knowledge Test policy

All WKT candidates are required to sign the following disclaimer prior to taking their written knowledge test:

This test is confidential and is protected by trade secret law. It is made available to you, the examinee, solely for the purpose of becoming certified in the technical area referenced in the title of this test. You are expressly prohibited from disclosing, publishing, reproducing, or transmitting this test, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, verbal or written, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the prior express written permission of NCRA.

Test results

After the test, you will receive a preliminary Pass/Fail and a score report letting you know how you tested in each domain/area. Official scores are emailed within 2-4 weeks of the close of the testing window. We cannot expedite any test results.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations should be sent to testing@ncra.org using the WKT cancellation form no later than the last day of the testing period for which you registered to consider a refund. NCRA will retain a $35 processing fee for all cancellations. If you do not contact NCRA by the last day of the testing period for which you registered, your testing fee will be forfeited. You must also contact Pearson VUE to cancel any scheduled appointment(s), otherwise you will be assessed an additional $65 cancellation fee for each no-show.