Articles in this category How can I become eligible for the assessment exam? To be eligible to take the PESA assessment exams, candidates will need to complete the mandatory tasks: Where can I sit for the exam? Assessment exams will take place at a Pearson VUE test centre. Ca What are the fees for the assessment exams? Assessment exam fees have been capped at $125 per exam. Each candidate will take TWO assessment exams (one for cross-cutting and one for the audit str When can I sit for the assessment exam? The assessments will be held annually in May and November. How do I prepare to sit the assessment exam? Once you know you are eligible, you need to book an appointment. Because the availability of test space may be limited in some locations, candidates must pre-register for PESA-P assessment exams. To s... How will IDI help me prepare for the assessment exam? IDI will make available a detailed mapping of the digital education content to the assessment exam format and mock exams. The mock exams will be provided online in partnership with Pearson VUE. You wi... What are mock exams? Mock exams are not moderated, can be taken from anywhere, and are free of charge. There are two exams, one for cross-cutting and one for the audit stream (CA, PA or FA). The exam will What if I schedule my assessment exam and can’t sit it as planned? Candidates who schedule the exam but cannot sit it due to unforeseen circumstances on the day should reschedule their assessment exam within the current assessment exam period. How will the results of the assessment be decided? The assessment exams will be computer marked. The score is determined by the number of correct answers selected during the assessment exams. The score is represented as a percentage of the available m... How will I know my exam results? On results day, you can view your individual assessment exam results by logging on to your IDI account on the LMS. Can I retake (or resit) the assessment exam? If you cannot achieve 65% in each assessment exam, you will be permitted to retake either one or both assessment exams in the next exam period. There will be an assessment exam fee for retake candidat... What do I do if I have problems booking my exam appointment? Please get in touch with Pearson Vue Customer Service. I have completed all the mandatory activities to be eligible for exams. But I am not shown in the system as 'exam eligible'. What is the reason for this? The system would not immediately move you to be exam eligibe. You are moved into exam eligible group only after a few days from the cut off date of 31 Jan and 31 July for May and November exams. You h... Can I have an extension on the deadline for mandatory activities? IDI is not able to allow individual extensions to deadlines. However, the exams will be offered in May and November every year. The deadline for May is 31 January, and the deadline for November is 31 ...