Before taking the assessment exam, be sure to allocate enough time to complete the entire exam. You will be allotted 80 minutes to take each exam. This timeframe simulates the actual certification exam time period.
If you will need extended time on the actual exam due to a disabling condition and you purchase a single assessment exam attempt for either the PHR exam or the SPHR exam, you will be able to chose taking the exam in 2 hours, which will provide you with time and a half to ensure a simulated exam experience.
If you purchase the “package” of two PHR or SPHR exams the first exam will be 2 hours in length and the second exam will be 80 minutes in length. Each exam must be completed within the allotted time. The exam clock compensates for slow modems or busy web periods. Your actual "screen time" will be equal to the time period you choose. The clock will also adjust for any time lost moving from one question to the next. If at any time during the exam process you experience technical difficulties or problems utilizing your HRCI Assessment Exam Online User ID and PIN, please click on the "Feedback" button at the upper right hand portion of the screen.