Exam Details



Exam Overview
The NASBITE CGBP is a 150 question, multiple choice exam.  The questions come entirely from the CGBP tasks and knowledge statements.  The exam is administered twice a year in various cities within the U.S and internationally.  The exam is paper and pencil.  It is not computer based.  The time allowed to take the exam is three hours.  (Study guide and sample questions available here.)

The exam is administered by PES, the contractor selected by NASBITE to coordinate exam locations and candidate registration.  (www.proexam.org)


Passing the Exam
Scores on the CGBP Examination are reported as scaled scores where the highest possible score is 800 and the lowest reported score is 200.  A scaled score of at least 500 is required to pass the examination.

The national CGBP Examination is criterion-referenced.  That means your exam score is not compared to others who took the exam (often known as test-curving).  Rather, your score is based strictly on the number of questions answered correctly.  There is no deduction for wrong answers so you should answer all questions - even ones for which you are not sure of the answer.

The passing score on the CGBP Examination was determined by a panel of experts in the field of international business.  Candidates must obtain the minimum scaled score of 500 to pass regardless of when or where they take the exam.  A scaled score is reported rather than a raw score because the scaled score will not vary due to slight differences from test to test.  There is no minimum or maximum number of candidates that will be awarded the CGBP designation for each exam.

Candidates are notified if they passed the exam within five weeks after the exam date.  Notices are sent by mail from PES.  Candidates that do not pass also receive their score total score, and their score in each of the four domains.  Candidates that pass the exam are provided their total score.

If a candidate does not pass the exam, they are able to retake the exam for only the registration cost of $50.  Candidates do not have to pay the exam fee of $295.  There is no limit to the number of times a candidate may sit for the exam.


Past Exam Results
The NASBITE CGBP exam has been offered nine times.  A total of 224 candidates have taken the exam.  162 have passed the exam for a average pass rate of 72%.  Exams scores have ranged from 260 to 755.

For the most recent national exam, February 24, 2007, there were 36 candidates and 28 passed.  Scores ranged from 399 to 705.


Calculators and Notes
The exam is closed book.  You are not permitted to bring any notes or resources to the exam.  Calculators are not needed and are not permitted.


Exam Fees
There is a $50 registration fee to apply for the CGBP exam.  This is non refundable.

There is a $295 examination fee also due at the time of application.  This fee is refundable if a candidate notifies NASBITE at least 10 calendar days prior to the examination date.  

Payment for registration and the exam may be made by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or personal / company check.  When you register on-line, you will be asked which payment method you prefer.  If you elect credit card, you will be asked to provide credit card details.  If you wish to pay by check, you will be given payment details including address.