PSI Exam 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) candidates sign before a PSI exam?
- To waive the right to appeal scores
- To confirm identity and agree not to share exam content (Correct answer)
- To authorize background checks
- To consent to video recording for training purposes
Correct answer: To confirm identity and agree not to share exam content
The NDA prohibits candidates from reproducing, distributing, or discussing specific exam questions and content after the test.
Question 2: A candidate with a documented disability needs extra testing time for a PSI exam. What must they do?
- Request accommodations at check-in on exam day
- Submit accommodation requests to PSI before scheduling (Correct answer)
- Call the testing center 24 hours before the exam
- Bring medical documentation on exam day without prior notice
Correct answer: Submit accommodation requests to PSI before scheduling
ADA and disability accommodations must be requested and approved by PSI in advance before the candidate schedules their exam appointment.
Question 3: Which of these biometric measures does PSI commonly use during candidate check-in?
- Retinal scan
- Blood pressure reading
- Fingerprint or palm vein scan (Correct answer)
- DNA swab
Correct answer: Fingerprint or palm vein scan
PSI testing centers often use fingerprint or palm vein scanning as part of their biometric security protocol at check-in and re-entry.
Question 4: What should a candidate do if they encounter a technical malfunction during a PSI exam?
- Restart the computer independently
- Continue the exam and report afterward
- Raise their hand or notify the proctor immediately (Correct answer)
- Close the browser and reopen the exam portal
Correct answer: Raise their hand or notify the proctor immediately
Candidates should immediately alert the proctor to any technical issues so the problem is documented and the exam time can be appropriately managed.
Question 5: How are PSI exam results typically delivered for licensure exams?
- Only by postal mail weeks later
- Immediately on-screen with a printed pass/fail report (Correct answer)
- Via email after 30 days
- Announced verbally by the proctor
Correct answer: Immediately on-screen with a printed pass/fail report
Most PSI licensure exams provide an immediate on-screen score report at the end of the exam, often including a pass or fail determination.
Question 6: Which statement about the PSI candidate handbook is correct?
- It is only available by mailing PSI directly
- It contains exam content and answer keys
- It outlines policies, ID requirements, and testing procedures (Correct answer)
- It is updated only every five years
Correct answer: It outlines policies, ID requirements, and testing procedures
The PSI candidate handbook describes testing rules, acceptable identification, scheduling procedures, and what to expect on exam day.
Question 7: What is the standard PSI policy regarding personal electronic devices at a testing center?
- Smartwatches are permitted if set to airplane mode
- All personal electronic devices must be stored before entering the test room (Correct answer)
- Cell phones may be kept in pockets on silent mode
- Tablets are allowed for reference during the exam
Correct answer: All personal electronic devices must be stored before entering the test room
PSI requires all personal electronic devices, including phones, smartwatches, and tablets, to be secured in a locker before entering the testing room.
PSI Exam 3
What is the purpose of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) candidates sign before a PSI exam?