What is a beta assessment?
As part of the Department of Defense initiative to professionalize the security workforce, the beta assessment was developed using standards reviewed and approved by the Department of Defense Security Training Council. The Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) Assessment consisted of 360 items. After candidates took the assessment, an analysis determined which items were too difficult, had unclear and/or vague options, and could be interpreted in multiple ways. After completing the analysis of the SFPC beta assessment, over 70% of the items were eliminated. The current SFPC assessment contains 99 items. Beta testing provided valuable insight into the current state of the security workforce and contributed to the Department’s goal of professionalizing the workforce.
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