Section 439.19 - Number of Test Questions(a) Each examination may have two types of questions: pilot and active. Pilot questions are new questions placed on the examination for statistical purposes only. These questions do not count against an examinee if answered incorrectly. The maximum possible number of pilot questions will be 10% of the number of exam questions, rounded up.(b) The number of questions on an examination, sectional examination, or retest will be based upon the specific examination, or number of recommended hours for a particular curriculum or section as shown in the table below. Any pilot questions added to an examination, sectional examination, or retest will be in addition to the number of exam questions. Attached Graphic
37 Tex. Admin. Code § 439.19
The provisions of this §439.19 adopted to be effective March 27, 2006, 31 TexReg 2700; amended to be effective December 3, 2006, 31 TexReg 9619; amended to be effective August 10, 2009, 34 TexReg 5413; amended to be effective August 5, 2013, 38 TexReg 4908; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 41, Number 32, August 5, 2016, TexReg 5765, eff. 1/1/2017; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 08, February 22, 2019, TexReg 0868, eff. 2/28/2019; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 32, August 9, 2019, TexReg 4194, eff. 8/14/2019; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 48, December 2, 2022, TexReg 8050, eff. 12/7/2022; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 48, Number 46, November 17, 2023, TexReg 6743, eff. 11/22/2023