Why do candidates have to sign a confidentiality agreement before taking a test?
Confidentiality agreements are needed to protect candidates and the integrity of the testing process. All candidates must agree not to disclose information that could identify other candidates who have not agreed to this disclosure. In keeping with generally accepted testing principles, candidates must also agree not to reveal information about the tests themselves because this could provide future candidates with an unfair advantage. Candidates writing pilot tests and actual certification tests are all asked to sign a statement saying they will “not disclose information about the identities of individuals who take the tests or about the tests themselves. This includes discussing test questions and other content, the test scenarios and the specific tasks required of candidates.” EAC policies about confidentiality accord with provincial and federal privacy legislation.
