Exam Process
Pepare for the exam
Make sure you read the exam day prep page via the link below be for yor exam. The exam process can be a bit overwhelming and requires some preparation.
Exam Day Prep
Online setup
Our proctors will run you through the online process of getting setup on your PC.
ID check
Our proctors will ask you to present your ID to verify that you are who you say you are.
Device check
Our proctors will run some remote checks on your computer to safeguard the security of the exam.
Webcam check
The proctor will verify your webcam works.
Audio check
The proctor will verify your audio works.
Single monitor check
You'll be required to use one monitor only during the exam. Make sure you disconnect any monitors and only use a single display.
Software installation
You'll be required to install software on your computer to get started.
Room check
You'll be required to pan around your room with your PC/webcam.
Sign in
You'll be required to sign into Meazure's account. Then you'll sign into your American Board of Design account.
Go to your Dashboard
Once signed in to your American Board of Design account, go to your Dashboard. Find the section called "Exams." Click into your exams and wait for the proctor to guide you through your exam.
Preparatory page
You'll land on a page that explains how many questions you have and how long you'll have to take the exam.
Exam instructions
You'll then be given detailed exam instructions.
Begin your exam
You'll then begin your exam.
All the way through
Do your best to stay focused and try to take the exam all the way through without breaks.
Completing Exam Part 1
Click submit, to finalize your exam. The exam proctor will then walk you through the next steps.
Mailing materials
If you have scratch sheets of paper seal them in your envelope and mail it back to the board. This is very important because you will not be able to obtain a license if you do not mail in your materials. Your proctor will help guide you through the process.
Sigining off for the day
Once you are done, you'll sign off for the day, and take any additional exams the following day.
Completing Exam Part 2
Click submit, to finalize exam part 2. The exam proctor will then walk you through the next steps.
Last exam in the series
Each exam process is the same for subsequent exams. Your last exam is the same except this is essentially the last step you have before your are licensed.
Ethical Assessment
The board will review your exam materials, results, and begin your Ethical Assessment.
Learn more about the Ethical Assessment
Track your exam results status
Track your status online, via your dashboard in the Exams section.
StatusDescription
PendingWe are waiting for your exam materials.
GradingYour exam is being graded.
PassYou have passed the exam.
FailYou have failed the exam.
The Licensing Process
To understand the licensing process take a look at the link below.
Licensing Process