# CPUX-UT

Source: https://www.certible.com/UXQB/CPUX/UT-advanced-level/

# Certified Professional for User Experience - Usability Testing (CPUX-UT)

 **Duration:** 90 minutes **Extra Time:** 15 minutes **Languages:** German, English **Questions:** 40 **Passmark:** 70% **Validity:** Lifetime **Format:** Multiple choice, Assignment **Requirements:**

- CPUX-F Certificate

 [Book now](/register/?cert=CPUXUT&ref=sheet) The UXQB advanced level certificate “Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience – Usability Testing and Evaluation” (CPUX-UT) attests the holder in-depth and practical knowledge.

The CPUX-UT exam is a **combined examination consisting of both a theoretical and a practical part.** Candidates must successfully complete both parts to obtain the certificate.

Within the following main areas:

- Terms and concepts in testing and evaluating user interfaces

- Planning, conducting, and documenting usability tests, expert reviews, and user surveys (quantitative and qualitative)

In contrast to the [UXQB CPUX Foundation Level](/UXQB/CPUX/F-Foundation-Level/) exam, advanced level exams consist of a theoretical and a practical part, in which acquired knowledge is applied and demonstrated in a practice-based use case.

## Exam Format

You obtain the CPUX-UT certificate by passing both a theoretical and a practical certification exam.

**Theoretical Exam**

- Proctored exam consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions: 30 questions worth 2 points, 10 questions worth 4 points

- Negative marking applies for incorrect answers

- Passing score: 70 out of 100 points

- Duration: 90 minutes (105 minutes if not taken in your native language)

- A maximum of 3 attempts per year is allowed. After 3 attempts, a 1-year wait period applies.

**Practical Exam**

- A remote usability test of a public website

- Candidates must recruit exactly 2 test participants from a defined user group

- Must be completed within 8 hours after receiving the task from the certification body

Required submissions include:

- A usability test report (PDF)

- A test script with 4 usability tasks and checklists

- Exactly 2 unedited video recordings (max. 30 min each)

- Unsigned consent forms of test participants (provided template)

- A signed declaration of independent work

**Late submission:**

- Up to 3 hours results in 1 point deducted per 15 minutes.

- Submissions received after 11 hours will be automatically failed.

**To pass:** Candidates must score at least 70 out of 100 points.

**To qualify as a certified trainer:** Candidates must score at least 80 points in both theory **and** practice are required.

### Exam Preparation

As preparation for the exam, [recognised training providers](/trainings/) offer specialised advanced level trainings. While such trainings are not mandatory, they are helpful. Particularly with regard to the practical test of the CPUX-UT exam, it might prove beneficial to clarify with training providers if facilities may be used, as usability-labs could exist and be used after the theoretical test.

The curriculum of the CPUX-UT certificate is provided by the UXQB and can be found here. Another means of preparation is a publicly accessible usability test report, as well as further documents related to the CPUX-UT certification exam.

### Prerequisites

While there are no formal prerequisites, the UXQB strongly recommends that candidates familiarize themselves with the [CPUX-F curriculum ⤴](https://uxqb.org/public/documents/CPUX-F_EN_Curriculum.pdf) before pursuing any Advanced Level certification.

### Validity

UXQB CPUX Certification is valid permanently.

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