How do the testing stakes differ for the program levels?

Associate (Foundation Level): Deploys medium-stakes testing practices, which include exam blueprints, development of questions by subject matter experts (SMEs), and content validation. Exams are fully proctored and occasional psychometric analysis is can-led out to ensure validity of questions as well as assessment.
 
Specialist (Intermediate level): Deploys medium-stakes testing practices, which include exam blueprints, development of questions by SMEs, and content validation. Exams are fully proctored and occasional psychometric analysis is carried out to ensure validity of questions as well as assessment.
 
Expert (Advanced Level): Deploys high-stakes testing practices and exams are always proctored. Questions and assessment validity are ensured by thorough psychometric analysis.