Can board staff discuss the content of the confidential examination?

Board staff cannot discuss the content of the confidential examination because maintaining confidentiality is a fundamental principle in the administration of professional examinations. This principle ensures that all examinees are assessed fairly and without any advantage or disadvantage that could arise from the sharing of examination content. Confidentiality protects the integrity of the examination process and ensures that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed based on their knowledge and skills.

By keeping examination content confidential, the board upholds the standards of the profession and the ethical guidelines that govern practice in psychology. This helps maintain public trust in the competency and qualifications of licensed practitioners. It’s crucial for examinees to have assurance that their performance is not influenced by outside information regarding the examination content, which could occur if discussions were allowed.

In contrast, other options may suggest conditional or limited releases of examination content, which can undermine the very purpose of confidentiality and fairness. Without strict adherence to these confidentiality standards, the validity and reliability of the examination process could be jeopardized.