ABO NCLE COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is required for candidates who wish to order a duplicate wall certificate? -
✔✔They can order it online through the ABO-NCLE website and pay the appropriate
fees.
✔✔What should candidates do if they want their results sent to another state's licensing
board? - ✔✔Contact ABO-NCLE to make this request.
✔✔What happens to candidates' information in the ABO-NCLE Certification database? -
✔✔It is maintained indefinitely and is password protected.
✔✔What is the purpose of the certification renewal process? - ✔✔To provide evidence
of continued competence in the certification specialty.
✔✔What should candidates do to stay updated on renewal requirements? - ✔✔Visit the
ABO-NCLE website regularly.
✔✔What must candidates do if they wish to change their email address? - ✔✔Inform
ABO-NCLE of any modifications.
✔✔What is the consequence of misrepresenting ABO-NCLE credentials? - ✔✔The
Board of Directors will take appropriate steps to protect the credential.
✔✔ What does ABO-NCLE stand for? - ✔✔American Board of Opticianry & National
Contact Lens Examiners, Inc.
✔✔What type of organization is ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔A national, not-for-profit organization.
✔✔What does ABO-NCLE administer? - ✔✔Voluntary competency certification
examinations for dispensing Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians.
, ✔✔What is the accreditation status of ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔It is the only Opticianry
Examination Organization in the U.S. accredited as a Certifying Organization.
✔✔What is the purpose of certification? - ✔✔To grant recognition to individuals who
have met predetermined qualifications.
✔✔What are the names of the exams administered by ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔National
Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE) for Opticians and Contact Lens Registry
Exam (CLRE) for Contact Lens Technicians.
✔✔What is the mission of ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔To promote excellence in Opticianry and
Contact Lens Technology through credentialing programs.
✔✔What is required for eligibility to take the NOCE and CLRE exams? - ✔✔Candidates
must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
✔✔What is the format of the NOCE and CLRE exams? - ✔✔Secure computer-based
exams with 125 multiple-choice questions.
✔✔How long is the NOCE and CLRE exam? - ✔✔2 hours.
✔✔How often are the NOCE and CLRE exams offered? - ✔✔Monthly throughout the
year.
✔✔What is the fee for taking the NOCE or CLRE exam? - ✔✔$75.00, paid by the
candidate.
✔✔What is the purpose of the Content Expert Panel (CEP) in exam development? -
✔✔To analyze professional skills and abilities for the test content outline.
✔✔What guidelines does ABO-NCLE follow for exam development? - ✔✔Technical
guidelines from the American Educational Research Association, American
Psychological Association, and National Council on Measurement in Education.
✔✔What is the significance of the non-discrimination policy of ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔It
ensures equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on various protected
statuses.
✔✔What is required for recertification by ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔Approved continuing
education is required for recertification.
✔✔What is the purpose of pilot testing exam items? - ✔✔To ensure validity and
psychometric quality before being used as scored items.
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is required for candidates who wish to order a duplicate wall certificate? -
✔✔They can order it online through the ABO-NCLE website and pay the appropriate
fees.
✔✔What should candidates do if they want their results sent to another state's licensing
board? - ✔✔Contact ABO-NCLE to make this request.
✔✔What happens to candidates' information in the ABO-NCLE Certification database? -
✔✔It is maintained indefinitely and is password protected.
✔✔What is the purpose of the certification renewal process? - ✔✔To provide evidence
of continued competence in the certification specialty.
✔✔What should candidates do to stay updated on renewal requirements? - ✔✔Visit the
ABO-NCLE website regularly.
✔✔What must candidates do if they wish to change their email address? - ✔✔Inform
ABO-NCLE of any modifications.
✔✔What is the consequence of misrepresenting ABO-NCLE credentials? - ✔✔The
Board of Directors will take appropriate steps to protect the credential.
✔✔ What does ABO-NCLE stand for? - ✔✔American Board of Opticianry & National
Contact Lens Examiners, Inc.
✔✔What type of organization is ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔A national, not-for-profit organization.
✔✔What does ABO-NCLE administer? - ✔✔Voluntary competency certification
examinations for dispensing Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians.
, ✔✔What is the accreditation status of ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔It is the only Opticianry
Examination Organization in the U.S. accredited as a Certifying Organization.
✔✔What is the purpose of certification? - ✔✔To grant recognition to individuals who
have met predetermined qualifications.
✔✔What are the names of the exams administered by ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔National
Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE) for Opticians and Contact Lens Registry
Exam (CLRE) for Contact Lens Technicians.
✔✔What is the mission of ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔To promote excellence in Opticianry and
Contact Lens Technology through credentialing programs.
✔✔What is required for eligibility to take the NOCE and CLRE exams? - ✔✔Candidates
must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
✔✔What is the format of the NOCE and CLRE exams? - ✔✔Secure computer-based
exams with 125 multiple-choice questions.
✔✔How long is the NOCE and CLRE exam? - ✔✔2 hours.
✔✔How often are the NOCE and CLRE exams offered? - ✔✔Monthly throughout the
year.
✔✔What is the fee for taking the NOCE or CLRE exam? - ✔✔$75.00, paid by the
candidate.
✔✔What is the purpose of the Content Expert Panel (CEP) in exam development? -
✔✔To analyze professional skills and abilities for the test content outline.
✔✔What guidelines does ABO-NCLE follow for exam development? - ✔✔Technical
guidelines from the American Educational Research Association, American
Psychological Association, and National Council on Measurement in Education.
✔✔What is the significance of the non-discrimination policy of ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔It
ensures equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on various protected
statuses.
✔✔What is required for recertification by ABO-NCLE? - ✔✔Approved continuing
education is required for recertification.
✔✔What is the purpose of pilot testing exam items? - ✔✔To ensure validity and
psychometric quality before being used as scored items.
