Success in this exam will qualify you to receive CEP’s digital badge in Planning Fundamentals (subject to participation in the CEP Certification Scheme, and acceptance of CEPs Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct and Disciplinary procedures).

This exam is also a component of the Certified Professional in Energy and Certified Professional in Carbon certifications.

This exam cannot be reset once started, so please carefully read the instructions and information below.

Good luck!

Exam components

Format: Online, open-book exam (use of Excel or equivalent allowed)

Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour)

Structure: 43 questions totalling 60 marks made up of:

• 28 Multiple Choice (1 mark each)
• 13 Multiple Choice (2 marks each)
• 2 Multiple Choice (3 marks each)

Pass mark: 75%

Key points to help you to prepare for success

• You can only access this exam once, so ensure that you have enough time to complete it in one sitting.
• Take the exam in a quiet space with a stable internet connection, that is free from distractions like mobile phones, other people or pets.
• It is your responsibility to maintain a reliable internet connection. Unless caused by issues with the exam platform, interrupted exams will require payment of another fee to reset.
• Once started, the exam will stay open for the allotted time (unless you submit early).
• You can review and change your answers before final submission.
• You are not required to answer every question, however unanswered questions score zero.
• There are no penalties for incorrect answers.
• All questions are marked as wholly correct or incorrect, with no partial credit. For example, if a question requires that you select three correct answers and you only choose two, the answer will be marked incorrect.
• If you finish early, use the remaining time to review your answers before submitting.
• The exam is automatically marked. Your results will be shown straight away.

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