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Can you tell me more about the CIFS Food Handler Certification final exam?

Learn what to expect from the final exam - including how it’s proctored, how identity is verified, and how to avoid issues on test day.

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The final exam has 50 multiple-choice questions and a 60-minute time limit. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the exam.

The final exam requires proctoring. A proctor is a person who remotely observes while you complete the exam. We have proctors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing you to complete the exam at any time that suits you.

Before starting your exam, the proctor will need to confirm your identity. To verify your identity, you'll need to follow the two steps below:

  1. Provide valid government-issued photo ID. The ID can be from any country, some examples are, driver’s licence, passport, health card or citizenship card.

  2. You will be required to take your photo. The photo should match the picture on the government-issued photo ID you have provided.

Once your identity is validated, you can begin the exam.

Note: For underage learners, student ID OR two photos of non-photo ID will be accepted. It should be submitted by email to [email protected] after successful completion of the final exam, for manual verification.

You have unlimited attempts to write the exam during the 30-day program access duration, unless you are suspected of cheating. If you are found to have cheated in your exam then you will be removed from the program and will need to re-enrol and pay for a new program access.

To avoid accusations of cheating, never do the following immediately before or during your exam:

  1. Have any additional electronic devices with you or within your reach.

  2. Have any paper or notebooks open or accessible, or take notes or screenshots.

  3. Interact with or be within close proximity of friends, family or coworkers.

  4. Open additional browser windows or have your computer or laptop on split or multiple screen modes.

  5. Have any instant messaging apps open (example: WhatsApp).

  6. Leave or turn away from your computer (try to keep your gaze on the screen and keyboard only).

  7. Wear headphones or any earpiece.

Once you’ve passed the exam, you can request your certificate to be emailed immediately. Most customers receive their certificate within 60 minutes of completing the exam.

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