FAQ

Q?Do you contact any or all of our references?

A.2IAP requires that your experience is validated along with your references. Typically a reference will be your current or previous manager.

Q?How long do the phone assessments last?

A.Phone assessments are not a set length of time. Applicants should do their very best to answer all questions completely and correctly. An applicant is restricted to 6 hours of time to answer questions. Analyst certifications typically run between 1-2 hours. Professional level assessments can run between 2-4 hours.

Q?What will be covered in the phone assessment?

A.The first part of the phone assessment will cover a verification of your experience and work history relevant to Information Assurance. You will be asked questions about what work you have done that is relevant to the exam content of the certification you are applying for. Finally, the second part will go over actual questions, true / false, open ended questions about the exam content. Open ended questions will be setup, so that partial points will be given on questions. It’s in your best interest to at least get a portion of the question correct.

Q?Where do I submit my certification or degree for experience substitution?

A.Please include a copy of your certification when you submit your application. If the certification is in good standing, then you will be credited the appropriate years of experience on your application.

Q?How long will the application process take?

A.We try our best to complete the application process as fast as possible. Usually the process is complete within two months from submitting the application. However, reference and experience checks are dependent on how fast other people get back to us.