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About PSB Professional Examination

PSB Professional Examination · CA

Key exam facts

Provider
The Professional Standards Board for the Planning Profession in Canada (PSB) administers the examination on behalf of Provincial/Territorial Institutes and Associations (PTIAs). The Professional Education and Examination Committee supports the examination program; Mettl is the online proctoring platform, not the examination owner.
Format
Online, remotely proctored multiple-choice examination, including standard and case-study questions. Described as closed-book, with specifically authorized online CIP Code of Professional Conduct and Enabling Competencies references permitted by the virtual-examination FAQ.
Exam questions
Total questions: 90.
Time limit
Three hours of examination time. Join at least 20 minutes beforehand for access/verification; that is separate from the three-hour examination. Ordinary washroom breaks do not pause the timer.
Passing score
80% required to pass; pass/fail result. Each question has equal weight, no partial marks and no deductions for incorrect answers.
Exam fee
CAD 500 plus HST for a first attempt; CAD 150 plus HST for a second or third attempt. Candidate membership fees are separate.

Topics covered

  • Public Interest

  • Professional Responsibility

  • Ethics

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Online, remotely proctored multiple-choice examination, including standard and case-study questions. Described as closed-book, with specifically authorized online CIP Code of Professional Conduct and Enabling Competencies references permitted by the virtual-examination FAQ.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 90.

How long is the exam?

Three hours of examination time. Join at least 20 minutes beforehand for access/verification; that is separate from the three-hour examination. Ordinary washroom breaks do not pause the timer.

What is the passing score?

80% required to pass; pass/fail result. Each question has equal weight, no partial marks and no deductions for incorrect answers.

How much does the exam cost?

CAD 500 plus HST for a first attempt; CAD 150 plus HST for a second or third attempt. Candidate membership fees are separate.

Official sources and references

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