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✔✔How long are the NOCE and CLRE examinations? - ✔✔Two hours.
✔✔Who assists in writing the NOCE and CLRE examinations? - ✔✔Groups of Certified
Opticians and Certified Contact Lens Fitters/Technicians with assistance from the
testing service, Prometric.
✔✔What types of questions are included in the examinations? - ✔✔1) Immediate
recognition from four choices; 2) Understanding and application of information; 3)
Understanding and reorganizing material to make the correct choice.
✔✔What is the registration fee for the NOCE and CLRE exams? - ✔✔$225 each.
✔✔What is the cost of the combined NOCOP exam? - ✔✔$250.00.
✔✔What must candidates provide when registering for the exam? - ✔✔Full legal name,
address, telephone numbers, e-mail address, demographic information, and indication
of special accommodations if applicable.
✔✔What is the transfer fee for rescheduling an exam? - ✔✔$75 transfer fee.
, ✔✔What happens if a testing center closes due to unforeseen events? - ✔✔Candidates
will be allowed to reschedule at a convenient time and location with the exam fee
credited to the future exam appointment.
✔✔What form must candidates submit for special accommodations? - ✔✔The special
accommodations form, signed by a physician or qualified healthcare professional.
✔✔When should the special accommodations form be submitted? - ✔✔At the same
time as the exam registration.
✔✔How are exam results reported to candidates? - ✔✔Instantly after completion, with
an email report sent within a couple of hours.
✔✔What is the policy regarding exam fees? - ✔✔The exam fees are non-refundable.
✔✔What must candidates do to schedule their exam after registration? - ✔✔Use the
scheduling link found in the email confirmation received after registration.
✔✔What is the purpose of the health checks for exams? - ✔✔To ensure the integrity
and fairness of the exam results.
✔✔What is the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the context
of the exams? - ✔✔It ensures that candidates with disabilities are accommodated
during the examination process.
✔✔What information is required in the letter for special accommodations? -
✔✔Diagnosis, findings supporting the diagnosis, description of functional limitations,
and specific accommodation recommendations.
✔✔What is the protocol for extra printed exams? - ✔✔They must be accounted for and
destroyed if not used.
✔✔What is the website for exam information? - ✔✔www.abo-ncle.org
✔✔What is the policy on exam registration and cancellation? - ✔✔Only the candidate
can register and/or cancel the exam.
✔✔What happens if a candidate needs to reschedule an exam? - ✔✔They must contact
the ABO-NCLE office and pay a $75 fee.
✔✔What is the role of proctors during the exam? - ✔✔Proctors are trained to follow
procedures and handle emergency situations.