Examination Integrity

GAOCPC is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and accountability in all certification examinations. Examination integrity safeguards the credibility of GAOCPC certifications and protects the public, candidates, and member institutions.

All candidates are required to conduct themselves with honesty, professionalism, and ethical responsibility throughout the examination process.

Prohibited Conduct

The following actions constitute violations of examination integrity and are strictly prohibited:

• Cheating, collusion, or receiving unauthorized assistance during an examination

• Impersonation or allowing another individual to sit an examination on one’s behalf

• Use of unauthorized materials, devices, or external resources

• Copying, reproducing, recording, or distributing examination content in any form

• Misrepresentation of identity, credentials, or examination conditions

• Attempting to influence examiners, proctors, or GAOCPC officials

Monitoring and Verification

GAOCPC reserves the right to employ examination security measures, including but not limited to:

• Identity verification and authentication procedures

• Proctoring and monitoring technologies

• Review of examination responses for irregularities or patterns of misconduct

• Post-examination audits and investigations

Consequences of Violations

Confirmed breaches of examination integrity may result in one or more of the following actions:

• Immediate disqualification from the examination

• Invalidation of examination results

• Suspension or permanent revocation of eligibility for GAOCPC certification

• Revocation of previously awarded certification

• Notification to relevant ecclesiastical, professional, or institutional authorities

All disciplinary decisions are made at the sole discretion of GAOCPC and are based on documented evidence and due process.

Appeals Process

GAOCPC recognizes the right of candidates to seek review of examination-related decisions and has established a formal appeals process to ensure fairness and transparency.

Grounds for Appeal

Appeals may be submitted only on one or more of the following grounds:

• Procedural irregularities that may have materially affected examination outcomes

• Administrative or clerical errors in scoring or reporting results

• Documented extenuating circumstances that were not previously considered

Appeals based solely on disagreement with examination results or dissatisfaction with outcomes are not grounds for review.

Submission of Appeals

• Appeals must be submitted in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of official notification of examination results

• Appeals must clearly state the grounds for appeal and include any supporting documentation

• Appeals submitted outside the stated timeframe will not be considered

Review Process

• Appeals are reviewed by an independent GAOCPC Examination Review Committee

• Committee members are not involved in the original examination administration or scoring

• Additional information or clarification may be requested from the candidate during the review process

Appeal Decisions

• Candidates will be notified in writing of the appeal decision

• Decisions of the Examination Review Committee are final and binding

• No further appeals or reconsiderations will be permitted once a final decision is issued

Commitment to Fairness

GAOCPC is committed to administering certification examinations in a manner that is fair, impartial, and consistent with its ethical and professional standards. Examination integrity and the appeals process exist to protect both the candidate and the public trust placed in GAOCPC certifications.