How was the passing score set?

The passing score for the WCET examination was determined through a passing point study using the modified-Angoff method and other related methodologies. The Angoff method is a commonly used criterion-referenced passing point technique in the credentialing industry. For each examination, a panel of randomly selected wireless communication engineering subject-matter experts discuss the eligibility requirements for certification, review the job-related tasks in each area of expertise and develop a profile of a just barely qualified candidate. From the profile, a list of job-related behaviors that distinguish a candidate who is just barely qualified from one who is below the certification standard is developed. After discussion on how to rate exam questions, each panel member independently rates each exam question in terms of how many of the just barely qualified candidates will answer the question correctly. These ratings are then used to determine the passing score by averaging the ...  more