[BC] RE: SBE AMD

[Scherer, Chriss]

Phil Alexander, CSRE AMD, wrote:
>One of the things that limits all the advanced SBE tests is the 
>prohibition of computer use. I understand the reason for it, but 
>restricting the questions to those that can be answered in a reasonable
>time using a hand held calculator does handicap the complexity of the
>questions to some extent. As we all become more computer dependent, 
>this is a topic that will need exploration by the SBE's certification 
>committee at some point in the future IMHO.


This already comes up at Certification Committee meetings. We realize that online and computerized references are legitimate sources of information and practical tools. Protecting the Certification Database and ensuring a valid test are primary concerns. We are aware that at some point we will need to revise the computer policy. We must also make sure that the integrity of the question database is not compromised.

And congratulations to all the new SBE Certified AM Directional Specialists.

Chriss Scherer, CSRE CBNT
chairman, SBE National Certification Committee