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What is the passing score on the closed-book Type II, Type III or Universal certification test?

70 percent.

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  1. 60 percent
  2. 84 percent
  3. 70 percent ✔

Why: Closed-book Type I, II, III and Universal tests are graded objectively, with a 70 percent passing score. Only mail-in Type I tests require a higher 84 percent.

Huh, didn't know that: Certifying programs must tell the applicant results no later than 30 days from the date of the test.

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Answer: 70 percent. Closed-book Type I, II, III and Universal tests are graded objectively, with a 70 percent passing score. Only mail-in Type I tests require a higher 84 percent.

  1. 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F Appendix D, certifying programs (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/appendix-D_to_subpart_F_of_part_82
    The passing score for the closed-book Type I, Type II, Type III and Universal certification test is 70 percent.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F Appendix D, certifying programs (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/appendix-D_to_subpart_F_of_part_82
    must inform the applicant of their test results no later than 30 days from the date of the test
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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