Timing For the CCKE

• The exam window is four days and will open at 12:01 a.m. ET on Day 1 and remain open until 11:59 p.m. ET on the final day.
• Once you start the exam, you have a total of 31.5 hours to take the CCKE.
• The CCKE has 5 sections that consist of 30 questions each.
• You have 1.5 hours to complete each section.
• You will have a total of 7.5 hours to answer all questions. Many examinees finish the exam in 4–5 hours.
• You are allocated 24 hours of optional break time that can be taken between the exam sections.

Taking the Exam

You must have:

• A private space that is free from disruptions for the time allotted for the assessment.
• Reliable internet access.
• A laptop or desktop computer with Chrome, Edge, or Safari internet browsers.

Do Not:

• Do not use a tablet or phone.
• Do not use Internet Explorer or Firefox internet browsers.