Paper and Pencil Testing Information

SCHEDULING OF EXAMS:

• When scheduling a written examination, the agency must notify Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) at least 10 working days prior to the test administration. The agency must also indicate the number of candidates for each classification will be tested at this time. This advance notice is to allow time to schedule, prepare, and ship all materials.
• CPS is responsible for providing the agency with sufficient booklets, instructions, and answer sheets for the test administration.

SCORING OF EXAMS:

• CPS will provide scoring turnaround within three (3) working days of receipt of CPS scannable answer sheets.
• Scoring is sent out by first class mail.
• The agency may provide their own envelope and air bill if they require their results more rapidly than first class mail.
• CPS will provide a faxing service of scoring results at a cost of $20.00 per fax.

COSTS OF TESTING:

• $3.83 per candidate scheduled for booklet preparation, printing, shipping, handling, and receiving, and
• $1.52 per candidate tested for scoring and preparation of one ranked list, one alpha list and the raw score tabulations, and
• $79.38 Base Charge

Additional Services Available:

• Answer Sheet Verification: $25.00 Per Candidate
• Faxing: $20.00 Fee for Test Analysis
• Test Administration: $200.00 Proctoring (This includes one chief proctor for 6 hours, travel up to 50 miles)

For test ordering or further information, contact Rose Cruz at Cooperative Personnel Services at (916) 263-3624, extension 3037.