COQB Exam Accommodations

ADA Accommodation

The North Carolina Code Official Qualification Exam evaluates an individual’s knowledge of the Standards of Practice, codes, and Board Rules pertaining to code official duties.

This exam is a remote proctored online computer-based exam where the candidate will be monitored by a human being as well as automated proctoring. The exam can be taken at a location of the examinee’s choice. Examinees may use their personal or employer’s computer, and must follow all the requirements outlined in the NC COQB Exam Administration and Rules.

This is a 150 question, multiple choice test, with Board approved reference(s) allowed. A calculator is provided within the exam software, and examinees may adjust the font size on the exam screen. The time allowed for this exam is 3 hours and 30 minutes. There is a 15-minute break scheduled mid-way through exams longer than 2 hours; however, following the break, examinees will not be able to return to exam questions previously submitted. Examinees are not allowed to use paper or writing instruments but may flag exam items they wish to return to in the software.

Applicants may not have food while taking the exam but are encouraged to have beverages.

Please complete the web form and download the “Professional / Provider Accommodation Form” to take to your qualified provider or qualified professional.

Email the completed “Professional / Provider Accommodation From”.
    Email:    osfm.quest@ncdoi.gov    
    Please type in the Subject Line: Quest Accommodations [Your initials]  

->Link to ADA Webform

ESL Accommodation

Description of Accommodations

->Link to Document to take to professional or provider