Comprehensive Guide to the FDIS Diploma Exam

The FDIS Diploma exam is a crucial step in your certification journey, and understanding the details and procedures can help ensure a smooth experience. This guide provides a detailed overview of the exam format, scheduling, and post-exam procedures, ensuring you are well-prepared and informed.

Exam Overview

The FDIS Diploma exam is designed to assess your knowledge and competence through a structured format of multiple-choice questions. Here’s what you need to know:

• Format: The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions.
• Duration: You will have 65 minutes to complete the exam.
• Passing Score: A minimum score of 75% is required to pass.

The questions on the exam will mirror the self-tests you have previously completed, ensuring consistency in the testing format.

Accommodations for Special Needs

If you have a learning difficulty or disability and require special accommodations, it is essential to notify the FDIS prior to scheduling your exam. This will ensure that appropriate arrangements are made to support your needs.

Scheduling Your Exam

1. Create a Pearson VUE Account: To schedule the FDIS Diploma exam, you must first create an account on the Pearson VUE platform. If you already have an account, simply select the ‘Sign in’ option to access your profile. If you do not yet have an account, click on ‘Create account’ to register.
2. Forgotten Details: If you forget your user details, you can recover your account by selecting the ‘forgotten username’ or ‘forgotten password’ options on the Pearson VUE login page.
3. Assistance: Should you encounter any issues while scheduling your exam, contact Pearson VUE or the FDIS directly at 020 39784962 for support.

During the Exam

1. Technical Issues: If you experience any technical difficulties while taking the exam, immediately inform the Pearson VUE invigilator. Additionally, notify the FDIS once you have finished the exam to ensure that any issues are properly documented and addressed.
2. Exam Paper Access: Note that you will not be permitted to view the exam paper after you have completed the test.

Results and Certification

• Results Availability: Exam results are typically available on the day of the exam.
• Pass Certificates: Certificates for those who pass the exam can be downloaded from the online FDIS portal within 24 hours.

Rebooking the Exam

If you do not pass the exam, you can rebook by accessing your FDIS account. Please note that rebooking will incur additional fees.