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Posted: 10 Jan 2010 at 23:43 | IP Logged
Written communication is a part of the simulation portion. I'm not sure why you would want to, but yes, I believe it is possible to pass the exam without doing any of the writing.
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Question: Are there any clothing restrictions while taking the CPA Exam?
Answer: There are exam day restrictions, so it's important to read all the fine print (especially page 19 link below outlining prohibited items). Also, your clothes are to remain on the entire time, I know it sounds
funny. You are not allowed to take a sweater/sweatshirt/hoodie off and/or put it on the
back of your chair. You will have to get up, go out and put it in your locker and come back...
More Information: Candidate Bulletin, page
19 (link below) - "In addition, jackets and sweaters are also
prohibited; however, if you require a separate sweater or a jacket due
to room temperature, it must be worn at all times."
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Question: When is the Wave 1 Cutoff?
Answer: Based on past history, Wave 1 cutoff is generally the 7th
of the 2nd month. You can use this as a general guideline, however, there are no guarantees. Also, if you happen to receive a simulation that has not been graded in the past, per the AICPA, you will automatically fall in Wave 2 for score release.
"If the test form the candidate answered requires no additional statistical analysis, scores will be available in time for the first wave of score release. Early score release is most likely for examination forms that include previously administered test content. If more analysis is needed (for example, in the case of new simulations), scores will not be reported until the second wave of score release." Source: Krista Breithaupt, AICPA Director of Psychometrics and Research http://www.cpa-exam.org/download/CPAAlertScoringInterview705 .pdf
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Posted: 24 Feb 2010 at 01:40 | IP Logged
Question: Are pretest questions scored?
Answer: No. Responses to pretest questions are never taken into account in
calculating candidate scores. Pretest questions are included in every
examination (they may be multiple-choice questions, portions of
simulations, or written communication exercises) only for the purpose of
collecting data. The data are needed to assess the quality of the
questions, and to collect scoring information for later use when the
questions become operational items
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