Colorado Department of Agriculture

Metro Institute provides online computer-based testing services in Colorado for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. CDA proctored testing sites are located in Center, Cortez, Grand Junction, Lamar, Lakewood, and Sterling. All persons desiring to be certified with the Colorado Department of Agriculture must first apply with CDA and pass an exam(s) in the appropriate category(s).

METRO INSTITUTE

The Metro Institute headquaters in Phoenix Arizona

The most secure computer based testing system just got better.

Metro Institute (MI) is the current iCBT provider for the Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD).  MI has been providing testing services in Arizona since 2003.  After our initial success in Arizona, MI was selected by fourteen additional state pesticide regulatory agencies for iCBT exams  Metro also delivers online open-book exams to the South Carolina Pest Control Association and certification exams to Colorado Private Applicators, who may test in the convenience of their own home, via the Internet. 

Metro Institute provides remote online tesing solutions for our state partners to adminsister exams to candidate conveniently from home or office.

 Since inception, Metro Institute has delivered over 1,000,000 secure exams.

There are many benefits to implementing a well planned iCBT program.

Convenience - The tester is free to take the test Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  In some cases evenings and weekends are possible.  The testing centers can be located in the most populated and or geographically advantageous sites throughout your state to provide even more convenience for your testers. Instant pass/fail notification and test scores by category are provided instantly at testing centers.
      
Security - Our system is designed around security first.  No test is ever sent in its entirety, rather a redundant fire walled database server is employed to send and receive encrypted test questions/answers in small packets a question at a time through our protected web server.  In other words when a tester answers a question the next question is delivered in one or multiple packets.   Even if these packets could be intercepted they would not correspond to answers and would be viewed as random data.  No test data is stored on the local hard drive if any test station.  If a tester were to attempt to leave a test to browse the Internet (Google the answer) they would be prevented and immediately locked out of the test.

We employ many other security features as well including an onsite proctor that verifies the identity of the tester, photographs the tester, logs the tester into the test, explains how to take the test and monitors the testing session visually.

Cost - The cost savings of our system is verifiable.  An example of this is the experience of Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division.  PMD has reported a saving of over $140,000 dollars in test administration cost the first year of the program alone.  Metro Institute schedules all tests, collects all testing fees, finds and manages all testing centers, fields the majority of test related logistical questions, provides all software, and necessary hardware and more.

Field Relations - If your inspection personnel have testing duties, iCBT will allow them to be in the field more often.  With the testing duties lessened, your personnel can spend more time visiting companies and individuals and more time performing enforcement duties.  This one-on-one time is a great way to enhance your presence to your constituency.  Additionally, your field personnel can verify identity by pulling up a photo of each certified applicator on their web enabled laptop/pda during a field inspection.

Progress - The EPA and various regulatory official associations have been proposing the implementation of iCBT throughout the states.

Not registered to test?

If you have not been issued an CDA Testing ID number or have never tested at a computer based testing center you must apply with the CDA.
It fast and easy good luck!
 
 

Find a Testing Center

Metro has a testing center network with conveniently located throughout Oregon.
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Already approved to test?

If you have already applied and been issued an CDA Testing ID number and need to schedule or reschedule a test click the Schedule Now button below. It's fast and easy good luck!
 
 

Testing "Step-by-Step" 

Testing Procedure:
1.     Apply with CDA online at "www.metrosignup.com".
2.     Wait to receive your email from CDA approving you to test.
3.     Call Metro Institute to schedule: 877-533-2900.
4.     Payment of $30 per test (plus a small processing fee) will be
required at the time of scheduling Visa, MC, AX, or PayPal.
5.     If you cannot make your exam appointment for any reason, you
may reschedule at no charge with 24 hrs notice.
6.     Don't forget: You must bring your picture ID to the testing site.

Schedule a Test Online- HERE

Schedule a Test by Phone - Call "877-533-2900"

Helpful Testing Information

1.  You have two (2) hours to take the Qualified supervisor or Certified Operator Generalexamination.  Most people are able to complete each test in about one hour.  Therefore, take your time and read each question and each of the possible answers very carefully.

You have one (1) hour to take any category examination. Most people are able to complete the tests in less than one hour. Therefore, take your time and read each question and each of the possible answers carefully.

2.  You may skip questions and return to them later.  You may reviewcany or all of the test questions as long as you have time remaining on the clock.  If you forget to answer any questions before selecting the
"Finish Test" button, you will receive one warning that you have unanswered questions.  You may then answer those questions and then click the "Finish Test" button again to get your final score.

3.  The passing score for all tests is 70 percent.  For instance, on a test with 50 questions you could miss up to 15 questions and still receive passing score.  However, if you miss 16 or more questions you will receive a failing score and then must re-schedule to take the test over again.

Reviewing Test Scores

Once you complete the test, the proctor (test administrator) will provide you with a printed test result page. This page will inform you of your score (70% or greater to pass) and a summary of test “Content Areas”, the total of questions in that Content Area and the number of correct answers for the Content Area. For example: the exam had 10 pest identification questions and you answered 8 correctly. This can be useful information if you did not pass the test.

What Next?

If you passed the test, the proctor will provide you with a “Pesticide Applicator License Application” to complete and send to CDA for processing. The CDA will review your application / quailifications to determine if you are elligable to to obtain a pesticide applicator license, if you meet the requirements CDA will then issue / mail you license to you. If you do not meet the licensing requirements CDA will send notification to you. The testing center / proctor cannot issue a pesticide applicator license to you, ALL license applications will be processed in the CDA Lakewood office.

If you failed the test, you may re-take that exam. Please go to http://colorado.metrosignup.com to schedule to take another test or Call Customer Service toll free (877) 533-2900 to

schedule a new testing time.

 

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Metro Institute is Smart and Cost Efficient.

We would love to show you the "day in the life" of our test administration services.

To schedule a free no obligation demo of our services call Kelly Denny @ (602) 471-0155

About Metro

Metro Institute (MI) is the current iCBT provider for the Arizona Department of Agriculture - Pest Management Division (PMD).  MI has been providing testing services in Arizona since 2003.  After our initial success in Arizona, MI was selected by fourteen additional state pesticide regulatory agencies for iCBT exams.

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202 East Earll Drive, Ste 180
Phoenix, AZ  85012,  USA

Phone: (602) 452-2900

Toll Free: (877)-533-2900

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