Certification, Authentication and Verification (Board Rating and Passing, Stateboard Verification)
Certification, Authentication and Verification (Board Rating and Passing, Stateboard Verification)
This domain tests how PRC records convert exam results into official proof: board rating, passing status, certificates, authentication, and third-party verification, including stateboard verification requests.
Core rules
- Passing is governed by the professional board's law and rules. Where the general rule applies, a candidate needs a general average of at least 75 and no rating below 60 in any subject; boards may impose different rules, so confirm the specific board.
- Compute the rating using the official weighting, not a simple average of visible scores. A high total can still fail if one subject falls below the floor.
- Official certification and authentication must come from PRC or its authorized channel. Employers and regulators should verify through official records, not screenshots.
- Stateboard verification confirms results or licensure status to another authority. It normally requires a request, identity proof, consent, and fees, and it may be sent directly to the recipient.
Worked example
A candidate scores 80, 78, 74, 70, and 55. The simple average is 71.4, but the decisive issue is the 55, which is below the 60 floor under the general rule. Even a higher average would not cure that subject failure. Reason: passing rules use both an average and a minimum subject rating.
Traps
- Averaging only the passed subjects.
- Treating a PRC online screenshot as authenticated proof.
- Sending verification to the wrong recipient or without consent.
- Assuming every profession uses identical passing rules.