Problems while taking the National Registry
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No, I'm not talking about finding out whether or not you passed, but finding out why the test stopped.
The National Registry test is not only on the computer, it's also computer adaptive. What this basically means is that not all questions are equal. Think of it in terms of "points". It starts you off on a medium-difficulty question and if you get that question correct, it will move you to a harder question (worth more points). If you get it wrong, the next question will be easier, but worth less points. The test will stop in three cases. 1) you have answered enough questions correctly and gotten enough points to pass, 2) you have answered too many questions incorrectly and have fallen below the minimum number of points, or 3) you've run out of time.
Basically, if you know you got the last question correct, you know you've passed. If you know that you've gotten the last qestion wrong, you know you've failed. If anybody else understands it better, please correct anything I've said that's wrong, thanks!
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I've never taken the NR. When you say it stops, does the screen go blank? Does it give you any sort of message?
You click to go on to the next question, but instead of a question it'll show you a message that says you're done and your results will be online in the next few days.
Tincanfireman
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And usually it's a lot less than two days, unless you test on a Friday afternoon (hint, hint). Mine were up in about 7-8 hours...
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Ridryder911
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Maybe, we should make a "sticky post" about NREMT and testing information, since this is routine question, weekly.
I would had hope the states, schools, etc. informed candidates about testing procedures, the Computer Based Testing (CBT) information. As well, I believe most candidates never really read the information prior to testing or the fine print.
We can obtain most information from their website.
R/r 911
I would had hope the states, schools, etc. informed candidates about testing procedures, the Computer Based Testing (CBT) information. As well, I believe most candidates never really read the information prior to testing or the fine print.
We can obtain most information from their website.
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For a while at our station, we had a standing order, no questions, comments or complaints about the arrival of your certification, grades or certificates for at least one full month after completion of the class, test, seminar, conference.
There is a lot of information about CBT on the NREMT Website- Computer Based Testing.
- Videos (you can learn more about computer based testing, see step-by-step instructions for applying online, or tour a pearson-vue testing center if your heart so desires.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- CBT Brochure
- Lots of other stuff
- Videos (you can learn more about computer based testing, see step-by-step instructions for applying online, or tour a pearson-vue testing center if your heart so desires.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- CBT Brochure
- Lots of other stuff
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Moved to appropriate forum and pinned to the top.
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My class also did not inform us about how the national is setup. It is on the national website though and the testing centers should be able to inform you as well if you are concerned. If your test is short like that you either did great 
or you bombed it :sad:. Either way as was said earlier you will find out quickly. My testing site was an hour away and I checked it when i got home and it was already posted.
or you bombed it :sad:. Either way as was said earlier you will find out quickly. My testing site was an hour away and I checked it when i got home and it was already posted.
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Don't worry about it. Most of the medics/emt's I know came out thinking they failed. Just give it the 2 days; login and look for the keywords: Congratulations on successfully passing. Just be positive.
Ditto....I was convinced that I had failed.
To quote our good friend r/r:
I recommend you read other threads in this sub-forum, including
http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=5135
I recommend you read other threads in this sub-forum, including
http://www.emtlife.com/showthread.php?t=5135
Nremt
Im currently taking the EMT-B course and am schedualed to take the NREMT in mid December, but our instructor has told us that the test ranges from 70 to 250 questions. Like others have said there is no magic cut off point. However, that being said, we were told that a few people even though they passed, were given all 250 questions, just to test out the questions. So dont worry if you got more than 70, you could be a quine (i cant spell) pig for the test. Worry if you didnt get at least 70 questions, cuz that means you bombed it.:sad:
Im currently taking the EMT-B course and am schedualed to take the NREMT in mid December, but our instructor has told us that the test ranges from 70 to 250 questions. Like others have said there is no magic cut off point. However, that being said, we were told that a few people even though they passed, were given all 250 questions, just to test out the questions. So dont worry if you got more than 70, you could be a quine (i cant spell) pig for the test. Worry if you didnt get at least 70 questions, cuz that means you bombed it.:sad:
Ridryder911
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Like all medical testing, usually there are a certain of number of "trial or study" questions that are thrown in there, that are not graded. So again, the number may not reflect towards your score.
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