Wireless Communication
Engineering Technologies
(WCET) Certification Program
2008
Candidate’s
Handbook
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Quick Reference Guide
Contact Information
IEEE WCET Certification Program
IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc)
3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10016 USA
tel: +1 212 705 8900
fax: +1 212 705 8999
email: cert@comsoc.org
website: www.ieee-wcet.org
Professional Examination Service (PES)
475 Riverside Drive, 6th Floor
IEEE WCET Testing Office (431)
New York, NY 10115 USA
tel: +1 866 285 0429 or +1 212 367 4369
fax: +1 917 305 9879
email: wcetapp@proexam.org
Prometric
IEEE WCET Program
1501 S. Clinton St.
Baltimore, MD 21224 USA
tel: +1 800 532 2169*
website: www.prometric.com/wcet
*(See Prometric Regional Contact Center Information for numbers outside the U.S., U.S. territories or Canada)
Important 2008 Dates
Testing Window:
22 September – 10 October 2008
Application Period:
17 June – 01 August 2008
Application Deadline: 01 August 2008 by 23:59 p.m. UTC
Examination and Other Fees
IEEE WCET total examination fee for IEEE and IEEE ComSoc members US$450*
IEEE WCET total examination fee for nonmembers
US$500*
Duplicate certificate
Processing plus shipping fee
Review of examination score
Online practice examination
*A nonrefundable US$95 application fee is included in the total examination fee.
Copyright ©2008. IEEE. All Rights Reserved.
US$50
US$75
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Application, Scheduling/Rescheduling, Withdrawal, Refund, and Other Information
Apply for the IEEE WCET certification
Visit www.ieee-wcet.org
Update your contact information
Visit www.ieee-wcet.org
Schedule an appointmentVisit www.prometric.com/wcet or
Call the number listed on your Authorization to
Schedule notice
Cancel or reschedule an appointmentVisit www.prometric.com/wcet or
Call the number listed on your Authorization
to Schedule notice
Withdraw your IEEE WCET certification
application (no appointment)
Visit www.ieee-wcet.org
Refund requests
Visit www.ieee-wcet.org
View/print score report
Visit www.ieee-wcet.org
Request a duplicate certificate Email wcetcertificates@comsoc.org
Request for review of
examination score
Visit www.ieee-wcet.org
Special accommodation requestEmail PES at www.wcetapp@proexam.org
Call +1 866 285 0429 or +1 212 367 4367
General customer serviceEmail PES at www.wcetapp@proexam.org
Call +1 866 285 0429 or +1 212 367 4367
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Contents
Introduction
Certification Overview 6
IEEE Wcet Examination Overview 8
IEEE WCET Certification Denial and Revocation Appeals 10
Applying for the
Examination
Eligibility Requirements 12
Application and Examination Fees 13
Testing Windows and Application Deadlines 14
Special Accommodation Requests 14
Completing and Submitting the Application 15
Updating Contact Information 16
Application Audit Process 17
After Applying for the
Examination
Schedule an Appointment 19
Testing Center Locations 20
Prometric Regional Contact Center Information 21
Appointment Changes, Withdrawals, and Refunds 22
Studying for the
Examination
On Examination Day
Examination Preparation 27
Online Practice Examination 27
Presenting Positive Proof of Identity 29
Testing Center Rules 30
Security Acknowledgement and Agreement 31
Inclement Weather and Local or National Emergencies 32
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After the Examination
Receiving Examination Results 34
Retaking the Examination 34
Duplicate Score Reports/Replacement Certificates 35
Review of Examination Score 36
Appendix A
IEEE Wcet Examination Specifications 38
Appendix B
International Testing Center Locations 47
Appendix C
Sample References 54
Appendix D
Sample Examination Questions 55
Appendix E
Sample Forms 57
Special Testing Accommodation Request Form 57
Documentation of Disability Related Needs by
Qualified Professional 58
Supporting Documentation of Wireless Communication
Engineering Experience 59
IEEE
Communications Society
About the IEEE Communications Society 61
Introduction
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Introduction
Certification Overview
What Is Certification?
Certification is a voluntary process by which individuals are assessed against predetermined standards
for knowledge/skills/competencies and granted a time-limited credential. Certification normally
requires assessment, including testing, and an evaluation of education and/or experience. Certified
individuals are usually issued a certificate attesting that they have met the standards of the credentialing
organization and are entitled to make the public aware of their credentialed status, usually through the
use of acronyms (e.g., WCP – Wireless Communication Professional) after their names.
This certification differs from an assessment-based certificate program in that the IEEE Wireless
Communication Engineering Technologies Certification includes a work experience component. In
contrast, an assessment-based certificate program is a relatively short, non-degree granting program
that provides instruction and training to aid individuals in acquiring knowledge/skills/competencies and
designates that individuals have passed an end-of-program assessment derived from the learning/
course objectives. Although assessment may be an integral part of a certificate program, the primary
purpose of such a program is to provide instruction and training.
Why Is Certification Desirable?
Certification sets those with the credential apart from—or above—those without it. There are a number
of advantages to seeking certification. Certification becomes a public recognition of professional
achievement, both within and outside the profession. For many individuals, achieving certification
becomes a personal professional goal, a way to test one’s knowledge and to measure it against one’s
peers. Others see certification as an aid to career advancement.
The IEEE WCET Certification Program
Global communication is the defining political and economic force in the world today. It requires new
ways of thinking and responding. For engineering professionals, recognizing and understanding this
phenomenon is fast becoming a job requirement.
To address the worldwide wireless industry’s growing and ever-evolving need for qualified
communication professionals who can demonstrate practical problem-solving skills in real-world
situations, the IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) has designed the IEEE WCET certification
program. Individuals who achieve this certification will be recognized as having the required knowledge,
skill, and ability to meet wireless challenges in various industry, business, corporate, and organizational
settings.
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To assist with the development of the IEEE WCET certification program, IEEE ComSoc has contracted
with Professional Examination Service (PES), a testing organization with more than 60 years of
experience in the development and administration of licensing and certification programs. IEEE
ComSoc has also contracted with Prometric, the leading global provider of comprehensive testing
and assessment services to deliver the IEEE WCET examination via computer at their testing centers
throughout the world.
Purpose and Use of Certification
The IEEE WCET certification shows that the individual has demonstrated mastery of the internationally
recognized body of wireless communication knowledge and has accepted the challenge to stay
informed of new developments in the wireless field.
The WCET certification is completely voluntary. Organizations or individuals incorporating IEEE WCET
certification as a condition of employment or advancement do so of their own volition. Individuals
should determine for themselves whether certification, including eligibility and recertification
requirements, when coupled with any other requirements imposed by individuals or organizations,
meets their needs and complies with applicable laws.
The IEEE WCET certification designation is a visible reminder to peers and co-workers of the individual’s
significant professional achievement. IEEE WCET-certified professionals should proudly display their
certificates and use the WCP credential on business correspondence.
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IEEE WCET Examination Overview
IEEE WCET Examination
The IEEE WCET examination is administered on computer and consists of 150 scored multiple-choice
questions plus 15 unscored pretest questions randomly distributed throughout the examination (a
total of 165 questions). Test questions on the examination are in English and are based on the most
recently published test specifications (see Appendix A). Each question lists four possible answers,
only one of which is the correct or “best possible” answer. The answer to each question can be
derived independently of the answer to any other question. Four (4) hours are allotted to complete
the examination. A scientific calculator will be available online for use during the examination. A brief
tutorial will be available prior to the start of the examination to instruct candidates on how to mark and
unmark answers, how to navigate through the examination, and how to use the calculator. A glossary
of commonly used wireless communication terms will be available via a link during the examination
process. This same glossary will also be available on the website www.ieee-wcet.org.
A candidate must obtain a scale score of 500 or higher, on a scale of 200 to 800, in order to pass the
examination and receive his or her certification.
For those considering taking the IEEE WCET examination, IEEE ComSoc offers an online practice
examination. See the section on “Studying for the Examination” in this handbook for more information
on the practice examination.
Pretest Questions
A candidate’s test score is based on the responses to the 150 scored multiple-choice items. Pretest
questions are not counted in scoring. They are, however, essential in building the bank of IEEE WCET
test questions and are included on the examination in order to statistically assess their difficulty level
and effectiveness at discriminating between candidates who meet the passing standard and those
who do not. The information gathered in the pretest process determines whether the questions meet
statistical guidelines for inclusion on future examinations.
On Test Day
On test day, candidates should answer easy questions first and mark the more difficult ones to return to
later. There is no penalty for guessing, so candidates should answer all the questions, if possible. There
are optional survey questions at the end of the examination that candidates are encouraged to answer.
Responses are confidential. The information collected is used for statistical purposes only.
IEEE WCET Examination Areas of Expertise
The IEEE WCET examination consists of questions in several different areas of expertise. A short
description of these areas and the examination weightings (the percentage of questions allocated to
each area of expertise) are presented below.
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18%-22% Area 1 — RF Engineering, Propagation, and Antennas: evaluate system performance
and reliability; calculate path loss; evaluate the effects of different fading models and empirical
path loss models; calculate and evaluate the effects on the received signal of path-related
impairments; determine parameters related to antennas or antenna arrays; generate and evaluate
coverage and interference prediction maps; develop procedure to optimize the coverage of a
radio; make RF system measurements.
18%-22% Area 2 — Wireless Access Technologies: analyze building blocks, multiple access,
mobility management, and spectrum implications in wireless access system design; design
considerations to optimize capacity/coverage; design a wireless access system; analyze the
required bandwidth for a wireless system and tradeoffs; analyze wireless access technology
standards, their features, and evolution.
18%-22% Area 3 — Network and Service Architecture: analyze service platforms, IP addressing
schemes for various technologies; design and test quality of service (QoS); select and test a
load-balancing scheme; analyze IP routing, ad hoc routing, and mesh protocols; perform capacity
planning, error tracking, and trace analysis; analyze the evolution of mobile networks to enable IP
multimedia.
11%-15% Area 4 — Network Management and Security: design a fault monitoring system
and a performance monitoring system; develop/specify types and methods of alarm reporting;
compute availability and reliability metrics; assess the potential impacts of known security attacks;
plan corresponding solutions to known security attacks.
6%-8% Area 5 — Facilities Infrastructure: determine power consumption; analyze
electrical protection requirements and design the electrical protection layout for a wireless
telecommunications facility; determine the required antennas for the facility and their positions;
develop a specification for the required structure for a wireless base station facility; determine the
required cable, antennas, and materials to implement an in-building wireless network; evaluate
equipment compliance with industry standards, codes, and site requirements.
6%-8% Area 6 — Agreements, Standards, Policies, and Regulations: assess service
and equipment quality; prepare specifications for purchasing services and equipment and
evaluate the responses; verify compliance with regulatory requirements; select and analyze
frequency assignments; perform standardized homologation tests as required by regulatory or
standardization bodies; evaluate compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements;
perform conformance/interoperability analyses of systems and components; analyze the use of
licensed vs. unlicensed spectrum; obtain licenses and permits.
8%-12% Area 7 — Fundamental Knowledge: related to electrical engineering, communications
systems, general engineering management.
Examinations are reviewed by a panel of IEEE WCET subject matter experts to ensure that the questions
are current and reflect the published test specifications. See Appendix A for the complete version of
the examination specifications.
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IEEE WCET Certification Denial and Revocation Appeals
Denial or Revocation of IEEE WCET Certification
Applications may be denied or certifications revoked for any of the following reasons:
• Falsification of education and/or work experience or other information on the examination
application;
• Misrepresentation of education and/or work experience or other information on the examination
application;
• Violation of testing procedures;
• Failure to pass the certification examination; or
• Failure to meet recertification requirements.
Candidates whose applications are denied or certifications revoked for any of the above reasons will be
notified in writing. Candidates may appeal the decision to the IEEE WCET Appeals Board by submitting
an appeal in writing. Appeals must:
• Be in writing, signed by the candidate;
• Be sent to IEEE Communications Society - WCET by certified mail;
• Explain the specific reason(s) for appeal;
• Be accompanied by evidence or other pertinent information refuting the original decision; and
• Be postmarked no later than ten (10) business days after the notification date on the letter.
Appeals should be addressed to:
IEEE WCET Appeals Board
IEEE Communications Society
3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10016 USA
Appeals Board for IEEE WCET Certification Denial and Revocation
Appeal requests will be reviewed by the WCET Appeals Board. The Appeals Board is composed of
two WCET Steering Committee members or their designees, one WCET professional, one WCET staff
member, and an attorney if deemed appropriate.
The Appeals Board will review the request within 15 business days of receipt. During the review of the
appeal, the Board may request additional documentation as needed. All information received will be
considered strictly confidential and will be used only to review the appeal.
Appeals Decision
Candidates submitting an appeal will receive written notification of the decision within 30 days of
receipt of the request. This notification will also be provided to the IEEE WCET Steering Committee. The
IEEE WCET Appeal Board’s decision is final. There is no appeal based on failure to pass the examination
or to recertify.
Applying
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Applying for the Examination
Eligibility Requirements
The IEEE WCET is a broad-based examination that assesses knowledge of the entire wireless
communication engineering field. If you have never been a wireless communication engineering
practitioner, or do not plan to become one, you will need to evaluate whether it is appropriate for you
to take this examination. The IEEE WCET examination is intended for professionals who develop and
implement all types of wireless communication in countries throughout the world.
To be eligible to sit for the IEEE WCET examination, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. Candidates must have a degree from an accredited college or university (accredited in the
country where the institution is located) and at least three years of graduate-level educational or
professional wireless communication engineering experience, OR
2. Candidates must be IEEE members and have at least three years of graduate-level educational
or professional wireless communication engineering experience.
A person has the required level of professional experience when at least 51 percent of the candidate’s
daily activities are within the wireless communication engineering function and where those activities
are at the professional level.
The examination reflects current wireless communication engineering practices. Although the three
years of professional wireless communication engineering experience need not be current or
sequential, recent experience is more likely to coincide with the content of the examination.
TThe IEEE WCET certification program does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. IEEE Membership is not a requirement to qualify to take
the exam and nothing in the preceding statements should be so interpreted.
Eligibility Review Panel
Eligibility is determined by the information reported in the Educational and Industry Experience
section of the application. If eligibility cannot be determined based on the application information, the
Eligibility Review Panel may require a candidate to submit additional educational or work experience
documentation. Candidates who are notified that this is required must submit the documentation
to PES and the envelope must be postmarked within ten (10) days of their being notified. The final
decision regarding eligibility to take the examination will then be made by the Eligibility Review Panel
on the basis of the completed Supporting Documentation form with any accompanying documentation.
See Appendix E for a sample Supporting Documentation form.
A candidate who is found ineligible by the Eligibility Review Panel may not appeal the decision.
Therefore, it is in a candidate’s best interest to ensure that supporting documentation clearly
demonstrates the three years of graduate-level educational or professional wireless communication
engineering work experience.
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Application and Examination Fees
The total examination fee is US$450 for IEEE or IEEE ComSoc members and US$500 for nonmembers.
The total examination fee includes a US$95 nonrefundable application fee. (See the table below.)
If you are not a member of IEEE and wish to become one, visit www.ieee.org and click on the
Membership tab to enroll before you apply for the IEEE WCET certification examination. Candidates
must be members of IEEE or IEEE ComSoc at the time of application in order to receive the discount
and must include their IEEE membership number in the relevant area on the application. If your
membership number is valid, you will be able to complete the application and pay the US$450 fee. If
your membership number is not valid, you will be able to complete the application but will need to pay
the US$500 fee.
Organizations or employers may sponsor candidates for the examination. Candidates who are being
sponsored by an employer will receive a promotional code from their sponsor. Candidates should
enter this promotional code (and credit card information if applicable) in the payment section of the
application.
2008 IEEE WCET Examination Fees
Application Fee
(nonrefundable)
Exam Fee
Total Exam Fee
IEEE or IEEE ComSoc
Member
US$95
US$355
US$450
Nonmember
US$95
US$405
US$500
Sponsored
Candidates
Check with your employer
Check with your employer
Check with your
employer
Payment Methods
Examination fees are due at the time of application submission. Applicants may pay by VISA,
MasterCard, or American Express.
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Testing Windows and Application Deadlines
The “testing window” is the time period during which the examination is offered. In 2008, the first
administration of the IEEE WCET examination, there will be one testing window. Starting in 2009, two
testing windows will be offered annually. The 2008 window will run from 22 September to 10 October.
Candidates may test on any date during the window based upon availability at the Prometric testing
centers. The application period is from 17 June to 01 August 2008. The deadline date to apply for the
examination is 01 August 2008 by 23:59 p.m. UTC.
2008 IEEE WCET Testing Window and Application Deadline
Testing Window
Application Period
Application Deadline
22 September – 10 October 2008
17 June – 01 August 2008
01 August 2008 by 23:59 p.m.
UTC
.
Special Accommodation Requests
IEEE ComSoc will, to the best of its ability, accommodate candidates with disabilities who need special
arrangements to take the examination. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided except where these
may fundamentally alter the examination or result in an undue burden.
Prometric may be unable to comply with special accommodation requests made by candidates taking
the examination where local operating conditions or local laws and customs render such requests
unlawful, impossible, or economically unfeasible to perform.
A special accommodation request must be made by the candidate at the time of application by marking
the appropriate box on the online application. Candidates who request special accommodations must
also submit the Special Testing Accommodation Request form and the Documentation of DisabilityRelated Needs by Qualified Professional form (located in Appendix E of this handbook and in the
online application). The Documentation of Disability-Related Needs form must be completed by a
professional with a license or credential appropriate to diagnose and treat the candidate’s disability.
The nature of the disability, identification of the test(s) and protocols used to confirm the diagnosis, a
description of past accommodations made for the disability, and the specific testing accommodations
requested must be included. Full details regarding special accommodations can be found on the
website www.ieee-wcet.com.
Candidates must mail, email or fax special accommodation information to PES within ten (10)
business days of the date they submit the application. Candidates who do not provide the requested
information within the specified time frame will forfeit all fees. See the Incomplete Applications section
of this handbook. Contact information for PES may be found on the first page of this handbook.
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Completing and Submitting the Application
Please read this handbook carefully before applying to take the examination.
Submission of an application attests that you have read this handbook and agree to be bound by all
policies and procedures set forth herein. By submitting an application, you are attesting that (1) all
facts presented on the application are correct and complete, (2) the work history reported represents
professional level experience, and (3) that you are qualified to apply for the certification examination.
Submission of the application indicates your agreement to provide supporting documented evidence
of your education and/or work experience if asked to do so by IEEE ComSoc and to abide by its
ruling should your education and/or work experience be judged insufficient. Further, you are granting
permission to IEEE ComSoc to make inquiries which may be necessary to verify your credentials
for certification. Finally, you are agreeing to abide by the rules and decisions of IEEE ComSoc and
understand that falsification of your application is grounds for revoking certification.
To apply for the IEEE WCET examination, go to www.ieee-wcet.org and click on the “WCET Certification”
button. When completing the application, you will be asked to provide contact information, educational
and work experience information, and payment information. You will also be asked to answer some
demographic questions. Verify that the information you have entered online is correct before you
submit the application. Be sure to print and keep a copy of the Candidate Profile page when prompted,
since this page is proof that your application is complete and has been submitted.
All candidates who submit an application will be issued an IEEE WCET ID number and receive a
confirmation email acknowledgement within 24 hours indicating that their application was successfully
transmitted. Subsequently, candidates who are deemed eligible will receive via email an Authorization
to Schedule notice providing information on how to schedule the examination. The IEEE WCET ID
number will appear on the Candidate Profile page, in the confirmation email acknowledgement, and on
the Authorization to Schedule notice. This IEEE WCET ID number will be required to review and modify
your application and to schedule your examination. This IEEE WCET ID number will also become your
unique ID number for any future IEEE WCET examinations as well as for recertification.
When completing the application, make sure that the name you enter on your application exactly
matches the unexpired government-issued ID that you will present at the testing center. Although
candidates can review and modify their contact information, for security reasons name changes cannot
be made online after the application has been submitted. See the section on “Name Changes” in this
handbook for instructions on how to make a name change.
Application Availability
For the 2008 testing window, the application is available starting on 17 June 2008 and until 23:59
p.m. UTC on 01 August 2008. To determine the application availability for future testing windows, go
to www.ieee-wcet.org and click on the “WCET Certification” button. Applicants are strongly advised to
apply online well in advance of the 01 August 2008 deadline, since the volume of applications on the
last day of the application period can be heavy. IEEE ComSoc and PES are not responsible for system
problems (e.g., web site down or slow, etc.).
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Eligible Candidates
Authorization to Schedule notices will be emailed to eligible candidates within two (2) days of
receipt of a completed application. This notice will provide candidates with the information needed
to schedule an examination. Candidates can also access this notice online within two (2) business
days of submitting their application. To access the notice, go to www.ieee-wcet.org, click on the “WCET
Certification” button, then log in using your email address and the password you selected when you
submitted your application, click on the Communications tab, and follow the instructions to access your
Authorization to Schedule notice.
Incomplete Applications
Applications that require additional documentation are considered incomplete until such information
is received and processed. PES will send candidates whose applications are incomplete an email
indicating what additional documentation is required. If you need to submit the Special Testing
Accommodations form, the Documentation of Disability-Related Needs form, the Supporting
Documentation form, or other information, these forms must be mailed, emailed, or faxed to PES
within ten (10) business days of the date you applied or are notified by PES. Candidates who do not
provide their supporting documents within the specified time frame will forfeit all fees.
It is strongly recommended that candidates use a traceable mailing method (e.g., certified or registered
mail or expedited mail service that requires a signature) and/or keep a copy of the fax confirmation
page to verify delivery.
Ineligible Candidates
Candidates who are deemed ineligible to sit for the examination based on the decision of the Eligibility
Review Panel will be notified via email. Ineligible candidates will automatically receive a refund of their
examination fee minus US$100. The US$95 application fee is nonrefundable.
Updating Contact Information
Address Changes
If a candidate’s address changes at any time during the application period or testing window, the
candidate should go online to update this information in the application. Address changes should
be made as soon as they are known since certificates are mailed to the postal address listed on the
application. To make address changes, go to www.ieee-wcet.org, click on the “WCET Certification”
button, then log in using your email address and the password you selected when you submitted your
application, click on the Communications tab, and follow the instructions for updating your contact
information.
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Name Changes
It is important to notify PES of any name changes as soon as possible for two reasons: (1) if the name
on your unexpired government-issued ID does not match the name on your Authorization to Schedule
notice, you may be denied admission into the testing center, and (2) the score report and certificate
will not display your name correctly.
To correct minor changes in your name (e.g., incorrect middle initial, missing hyphen, etc.) as printed
on your email acknowledgement or Authorization to Schedule notice, email PES at wcetapp@proexam.
org to provide them with the correction(s) at least ten (10) business days before your examination
appointment. For security reasons, name changes cannot be made online after the application has
been submitted.
To change your name because of a legal name change (e.g., marriage, divorce), you must submit
notarized documentation to PES by mail, email, or fax at least ten (10) business days before their
scheduled examination appointment. It is strongly recommended that candidates use a traceable
mailing method (e.g., certified or registered mail or expedited mail service that requires a signature)
and/or keep a copy of the fax confirmation page to verify delivery.
Do no send originals because these documents cannot be returned. When submitting a name change,
make sure that you have an unexpired government-issued ID that matches the requested name. When
appearing for the examination appointment, candidates without valid ID will not be admitted to take the
examination and will forfeit all fees.
Application Audit Process
Submission of an application also indicates your agreement to comply with the terms of the audit
process. Although only a percentage of applications are selected for an audit, all applications can
potentially be subject to an audit. The selection of an application for an audit is random and candidates
will be notified by email. All audits will occur after the application period closes and before the testing
window begins.
If your application is selected for an audit, you may be asked to submit supporting documentation such
as:
• a copy of your diploma/global equivalent and/or
• the signature of your supervisor(s) or manager(s) to verify the experience documented in your
application.
If you successfully complete the audit, you will be eligible to sit for the examination.
If you fail to meet the audit requirements, you will forfeit both the application and examination fees.
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After Applying for the Examination
Schedule an Appointment
Examination appointments may be scheduled online or by phone. When scheduling an appointment,
the following information will be required:
• Your name exactly as it is printed on the Authorization to Schedule notice and the unexpired
government-issued ID you will use to confirm your identity at the testing center;
• Your IEEE WCET ID number as it is listed at the top of the Authorization to Schedule notice;
• Your daytime telephone number; and
• The name of the examination sponsor (IEEE Communications Society).
Online scheduling is encouraged because it is faster and more efficient. An email address is required
to schedule online. Candidates who schedule online will receive an email confirming their examination
appointment and their confirmation number. To schedule online, go to www.prometric.com/wcet and
click on “Schedule a Test.”
Your appointment confirmation number is different from your IEEE WCET ID number. Make sure you
retain your appointment confirmation number since it is required to confirm, reschedule, or cancel an
appointment.
Those scheduling an appointment within 48 hours of the end of the application window must do so
by phone only. Examination appointments can be scheduled by phone Monday through Friday, 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Regional Contact Center Time). To schedule by phone, call Prometric at the number
listed on your Authorization to Schedule notice or contact the appropriate Regional Contact Center.
Each Prometric Regional Contact Center serves many different countries. Candidates should use the
table presented below to locate the country in which they will test and then contact the corresponding
Regional Contact Center.
Candidates scheduling by phone will not receive written confirmation of their appointment unless they
have provided an email address, so it is imperative to note the appointment details and appointment
confirmation number. Please retain your appointment confirmation number. This number differs from
your IEEE WCET ID number and is required to confirm, reschedule, or cancel an appointment. It is highly
recommended that candidates confirm examination appointments within 48 hours of making them.
Confirmations can be made online at www.prometric.com/wcet or by phone at the number listed on
your Authorization to Schedule notice and by selecting the voice prompt to confirm an appointment
(the appointment confirmation number will be required), or contact your Regional Contact Center.
If you lose your confirmation number, you can confirm your appointment by contacting your Regional
Contact Center. Candidates should verify their appointments as soon as possible, but no later than three
(3) business days before the scheduled examination.
Candidates who cancel their examination appointments but do not request a refund will forfeit all fees.
Candidates deemed eligible to take the examination but who do not schedule an appointment and do
not request a refund are considered no-show candidates and forfeit all fees. For more information, see
the “Refunds” section of this handbook.
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Schedule an Appointment Early
It is preferable for candidates to schedule their examination appointment as soon as they receive
their Authorization to Schedule notice. Candidates who attempt to schedule their examination after
the opening of the testing window may not be able to schedule at a time and test location of their
choice. In rare instances, candidates who attempt to schedule/reschedule their appointment or change
their testing center location late in the testing window may find that they are unable to schedule an
examination date and location. If this occurs, candidates may withdraw from the examination and apply
for a 50% refund (US$177.50 for IEEE and IEEE ComSoc members and US$202.50 for nonmembers)
of their examination fee (see the “Withdrawals” and “Refunds” sections in this handbook). The US$95
application fee is nonrefundable.
Testing Center Locations
Testing centers are available in every state in the US and in all Canadian provinces. Testing centers are
also available at the international locations shown below. Candidates who are testing in the US and/
or Canada should visit www.Prometric.com/wcet or call +1 800 532 2169 to find the center closest to
them.
Physically locate or visit the test location before examination day to make sure you can find the testing
center and that you are aware of transportation and parking requirements. Driving directions can be
obtained through www.prometric.com or you can use MapQuest or a similar Internet site.
A complete list of international testing centers is available online, or see Appendix B in this handbook.
Locations Served by Regional Contact Centers
CENTER (1)
Africa
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Cote D’Ivoire
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Reunion
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Uganda
Zaire
Zambia
Zimbabwe
CENTER (2)
Europe
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Moldova
Netherlands
North Cyprus
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
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Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
CENTER (3)
Latin America and
Caribbean
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Mexico
Panama
Peru
Venezuela
CENTER (4)
Middle East
Bahrain
Egypt
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Morocco
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Tunisia
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
CENTER (5)
Southeast Asia
Bangladesh
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Malaysia
Nepal
Pakistan
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
CENTER (6)
People’s Republic of
China
Beijing
Chang Sai
Chengdu
Dalian
Guangzhou
Harbin
Jinan
Kunming
Nanjing
Shanghai
Wuhan
Xiamen
Xian
CENTER (7)
India
Ahmedabad
Allahabad
Bangalore
Calcutta
Chennai
Hyderabad
Mumbai
New Delhi
Trivandrum
CENTER (8)
Japan
Osaka
Tokyo
Yokohama
CENTER (9)
Republic of Korea
Seoul
Seoul Mapo-Gu
Taegu
CENTER (10)
Australia/New Zealand
Auckland
Melbourne
Sydney
Prometric Regional Contact Center Information
(1) Prometric
(3) Prometric
Attn: PTC Registrations Africa
Noorderwagenplein 6
8223 AL - Lelystad
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 320 239 593
Fax: +31 320 239 886
Attn: PTC Registrations Latin America and Caribbean
3110 Lord Baltimore Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21244 USA
Telephone: +1-443-751-4995
Fax: +1-443-751-5980
(2) Prometric
Attn: PTC Registrations Europe
Noorderwagenplein 6
8223 AL - Lelystad
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 320 239 540
Fax: +31 320 239 541
(4) Prometric
Attn: PTC Registrations Middle East
Noorderwagenplein 6
8223 AL - Lelystad
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 320 239 530
Fax: +31 320 239 531
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(5) Prometric
(8) R-Prometric, K.K.
Attn: PTC Registrations South East Asia
PO Box 12964
50794 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Telephone: +60-3-7628-3333
Fax: +60-3-7628-3366
Attn: PTC Registrations Japan
Kayabacho Tower 15th Floor
1-21-2 Shinkawa
Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0033
Japan
Telephone: +81-3-5541-4800
Fax: +81-3-5541-4810
(6) Prometric
Attn: PTC Registrations People’s Republic of China
P.O. Box 84-056 Beijing
China International Examination Bureau 100084
People’s Republic of China
Telephone: +8610-62799911
Fax: +8610-82520243
(7) Prometric Testing Private Limited
Attn: PTC Registrations India
2nd Floor
DLF Infinity Tower - A
Sector 25, Phase II
DLF City Gurgaon
Haryana 122002
India
Telephone: 0124-4147700
Fax: 0124-4147773
(9) Korean-American Educational
Commission (KAEC) / Prometric
Attn: PTC Registrations Korea
Mapo-gu Yomni Dong
168-15
Seoul 121-090
Republic of Korea
Telephone: +82-2-2116-8331 or 1566-0990
Fax: +82-2-327-54029
(10) Prometric Regional Registration
Center (Region 6)
Attn: PTC Registrations Australia and New Zealand
21A-15-1 Faber Imperial Court
Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Telephone: 612-96405899
Appointment Changes, Withdrawals, and Refunds
Appointment Rescheduling
Candidates can reschedule examination appointments as often as they wish within their testing
window. Testing windows, however, cannot be changed. Testing center seats fill up quickly, so be sure
to reschedule as early as possible during the testing window. IEEE ComSoc shares the Prometric testing
centers with many other organizations, so reschedule your appointment as soon as possible.
There is no charge for rescheduling examination appointments but this must be done no later than
12:00 noon (Regional Contact Center time) five (5) business days before the scheduled examination.
Candidates who do not reschedule examination appointments within that time frame and who do
not appear to take the examination will be considered no-show candidates and will forfeit all fees.
Candidates who attempt to reschedule their examination appointment late in the testing window
cannot be guaranteed that a seat will be available and risk forfeiting the examination fee. If this
occurs, candidates must withdraw from the examination and apply for a 50% refund (US$177.50 for
IEEE and IEEE ComSoc members and US$202.50 for nonmembers) of their examination fee (see
the “Withdrawals” and “Refunds” sections in this handbook) in order to not be considered no-show
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candidates. The US$95 application fee is nonrefundable. To reschedule your appointment, contact
Prometric at www.prometric.com/wcet, call the number listed in your Authorization to Schedule notice,
or contact your Prometric Regional Contact Center.
Testing Center Changes
Candidates can change their testing center location; however, doing so will cancel their previously
scheduled appointment. Candidates who attempt to change their testing center after the opening of
the testing window may not be able to reschedule at a time and test location of their choice. In rare
instances, candidates who attempt to change their testing center late in the testing window may find
that they are unable to schedule at the new location. If this occurs, candidates may withdraw from
the examination and apply for a 50% refund (US$177.50 for IEEE and IEEE ComSoc members and
US$202.50 for nonmembers) of their examination fee (see the “Withdrawals” and “Refunds” sections
in this handbook). The US$95 application fee is nonrefundable. To change testing centers, contact
Prometric at www.prometric.com/wcet, call the number listed on your Authorization to Schedule notice,
or contact your Prometric Regional Contact Center.
Withdrawals
Candidates who have a scheduled appointment, as well as those candidates who have not scheduled
an appointment with Prometric, may withdraw from the IEEE WCET certification examination. To
withdraw from the examination, candidates must do the following:
Candidates Who Have a Scheduled Examination Appointment
Candidates with a scheduled examination appointment may withdraw from the examination by
canceling their appointment on or before 12:00 noon (Regional Contact Center time), five (5) business
days before their scheduled examination appointment. To cancel an examination appointment, contact
Prometric at www.prometric.com/wcet, call the number listed on your Authorization to Schedule notice,
or contact your Prometric Regional Contact Center. In addition to canceling your appointment with
Prometric, you must submit your Examination Withdrawal information online at www.ieee-wcet.org. The
withdrawal information must be submitted on or before the last day of the testing window in order to
receive a refund. See the following section on Refunds for more information.
Candidates Who Have Not Scheduled an Examination Appointment
Candidates who have not scheduled an appointment and who wish to withdraw from the examination
must submit Examination Withdrawal information online at www.ieee-wcet.org. The withdrawal
information must be submitted on or before the last day of the testing window in order to receive a
refund. See the following section on Refunds for more information.
Refunds
Candidates who withdraw from the examination on or before the last day of the application period
(01 August 2008) will receive a full refund of their examination fee. The US$95 application fee is
nonrefundable.
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To initiate the refund, candidates must submit their Examination Withdrawal information online at www.
ieee-wcet.org.
Candidates who withdraw from the examination after the last day of the application period, but no
later than 12:00 noon (Regional Contact Center time) five (5) business days before their examination
appointment, will receive a 50% refund (US$177.50 for IEEE and IEEE ComSoc members and
US$202.50 for nonmembers) of their examination fee. The US$95 application fee is nonrefundable.
To initiate the refund, candidates must submit their Examination Withdrawal information online at www.
ieee-wcet.org.
Candidates who do not cancel their examination appointment within the specified time frame and/or
do not appear for an examination appointment are considered no-show candidates and forfeit all fees.
Candidates who cannot take the examination due to a medical or personal emergency should refer to
“Refunds for Medical or Personal Emergencies” below.
Candidates who do not schedule an examination appointment with Prometric and/or who do not
submit their Examination Withdrawal information online are considered no-show candidates and forfeit
all fees.
To receive a refund, candidates must submit their Examination Withdrawal information online at www.
ieee-wcet.org on or before the last day of the testing window.
All candidates will need to provide the following Examination Withdrawal information in order to obtain
a refund:
• Candidate’s full name as it appears on the application;
• Candidate’s postal and email addresses;
• IEEE WCET ID number (found in the Authorization to Schedule notice);
• Testing center location (if applicable);
• Examination appointment date and time (if applicable); and
• Date and time the appointment was canceled (if applicable).
No refunds will be issued unless candidates submit their Examination Withdrawal information within
the specified timeframe. Refunds are issued no later than four (4) weeks after the close of the testing
window.
Refunds for Medical or Personal Emergencies
IEEE ComSoc recognizes that medical or personal emergencies may arise that prevent candidates from
rescheduling or withdrawing from an examination appointment. In such cases, candidates may request
a partial refund of their examination fee by submitting a written request to PES and including supporting
documentation as to the nature of the medical or personal emergency (e.g., accident report, medical
documentation, death certificate). Refund requests resulting from medical or personal emergencies
will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and candidates will be notified by email of the outcome of
the request. If approved, candidates will receive a refund of their examination fee minus US$100.
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The US$95 application fee is nonrefundable. Examinations cannot be rescheduled to a future testing
window.
Medical or personal emergency refund requests must be made in writing to PES on or before the
last day of the testing window (10 October 2008) and must include a description of the situation
and documentation of the emergency or extenuating circumstance. Candidates whose examination
appointments were scheduled for the last two (2) days of the testing window may submit the refund
request no later than five (5) business days from the last day of the testing window. Requests received
after that time and/or without documentation will not be reviewed.
What Is a Medical or Personal Emergency?
IEEE ComSoc considers a medical emergency to be an unplanned medical event that arises within
48 hours of the scheduled examination and prevents candidates from taking the examination. The
medical emergency may apply to candidates themselves or to one of the candidate’s immediate family
members (spouse, child, or parent). Medical events that can be anticipated as occurring on or near the
examination date or any of the dates on which candidates can schedule, reschedule, or withdraw from
the examination are not considered medical emergencies.
A personal emergency may apply to candidates themselves or to one of the candidate’s immediate
family members (spouse, child, or parent). Personal events that can be anticipated as occurring on
or near the examination date or any of the dates on which candidates can schedule, reschedule,
or withdraw from the examination are not considered personal emergencies. Inability to take the
examination due to workload or work conflicts, or an inability to properly prepare for the examination is
not considered a personal emergency.
No-Show Candidates
Candidates who do not appear for their scheduled examination appointment, who arrive more than 15
minutes late for their appointment, who appear without ID or without a valid ID, or who cancel their
appointment later than 12:00 noon (Regional Contact Center time) five (5) business days before the
scheduled examination (without a documented personal or medical emergency) will be considered noshows and will forfeit all fees. No-show candidates may reapply for a future examination window and
pay the full fee.
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Studying for the Examination
Examination Preparation
Candidates should prepare thoroughly for the examination. Appendix C of this handbook contains a
short list of relevant references. This list is provided solely as an example and these references should
not be considered the only possible study options. The Wireless Engineering Body of Knowledge
(WEBOK), published by IEEE ComSoc, outlines the topics that may be covered on the examination and
includes numerous references in which detailed wireless communication knowledge can be found. The
WEBOK, available May 2008, can be ordered from John Wiley Publishers at www.wiley.com. Appendix
D contains a few sample questions that are similar in form and content to those that appear on the
IEEE WCET certification examination
A glossary of common wireless communication terms is available on the website www.ieee-wcet.org
for study prior to the examination. The same glossary will also be available for reference during the
examination.
Online Practice Examination
Before applying for the IEEE WCET certification examination, candidates should strongly consider taking
an online practice examination. The practice examination consists of 75 questions reviewed by IEEE
WCET subject-matter experts. Questions on the practice examination are similar to those used on the
actual examination. The fee for the practice examination is US$75 and it is available starting June 2008.
For more information on the practice examination, visit www.ieee-wcet.org.
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Presenting Positive Proof of Identity
All candidates must present positive proof of identity by providing two forms of identification. One of
these must be an unexpired government-issued photo ID with a signature. Examples of governmentissued identifications are a driver’s license with a photograph, a military photo ID, or a passport. The
name on the ID must match the name used on the application and the Authorization to Schedule
notice and the photo must validate the candidate’s identity. Credit cards with photos and Social Security
or similar cards are not acceptable forms of government-issued identification. However, credit cards are
acceptable as the second form of identification.
All identification documents must be in Latin characters. Candidates testing outside of their country of
citizenship must present a passport. Candidates testing within their country of citizenship must present
either a passport, driver’s license, national ID, or military ID.
Candidates must have acceptable and unexpired photo identification to be admitted to a testing center.
If a candidate’s primary ID does not have a photo and signature, the secondary (backup) ID must
contain either a photo or signature, whichever is missing on the primary ID. The name on the backup
ID must exactly match the primary ID and the name in the scheduling system. Candidates who arrive at
the testing center without the required identification will not be permitted to test and will forfeit all fees.
Biometric Validation of Candidate Identification
To further validate candidate identification, Prometric employs a sophisticated biometric identity
management system throughout its domestic and international testing center network.
Prometric’s biometric identity management system consists of a fingerprint reader, a device for reading
the data on a driver’s license, passport, or similar identification document, and a scanner for scanning
in the driver’s license or other identification document. The fingerprint reader captures an image of a
fingerprint and that image is used for comparison throughout the day.
Prometric’s biometric technology allows for enhanced monitoring of a candidate’s movement into and
out of the testing room. By capturing the fingerprint scan at check-in, Prometric can allow candidates to
leave and return from breaks (based on IEEE ComSoc rules) by rescanning their fingerprint along with
their sign-in and a display of their identification documents. The software will compare the fingerprint
to the one scanned and saved at check-in, alerting the testing center administrator if the fingerprints do
not match.
Prometric’s reader and scanner system authenticates a candidate’s driver’s license (or other national
identification) when presented during check-in at the testing center. The software will read the bar
code or magnetic stripe on the license and provide two comparisons. First, it compares the license
presented to known license templates for the state, province, or country and will let the testing center
administrator know if the template does not match the license presented. The information from the
magnetic stripe or bar code will then be compared to the information on the face of the license. Again,
the testing center administrator will know if the information on the face of the license matches the
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information embedded in the barcode/magnetic stripe. This enables a testing center administrator to
verify that the license presented is valid and that the individual presenting the license is who he/she
claims to be.
Hyphenated Names
Candidates with hyphenated last names whose photo IDs show only one of the last names may be
admitted if the single name matches part of the hyphenated name and the signature and photograph
clearly match.
Candidates whose middle names are spelled out on their ID but are listed with an initial on the
application may be admitted as long as the initial matches the first letter of the middle name and the
signature and photograph match. This applies to candidates who use their middle name instead of their
first name on their application but their ID displays their first, middle, and last names.
Testing Center Rules
The following rules are enforced at all testing centers to ensure a fair and consistent test experience for
all candidates.
• Arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes before your scheduled reporting time.
• All candidates must present an unexpired government-issued ID bearing their photo and
signature to be admitted to the testing center (see “Presenting Positive Proof of Identity”). Your
ID must match the name you provided on your application and the name that appears on your
Authorization to Schedule notice, and the photo must validate your identity.
• All candidates will be required to have a fingerprint scan and will also have their driver’s license
(or other national identification) read and scanned.
• Admittance to the testing center is by appointment only. Candidates must be present at the time
and location of their appointment to be admitted.
• No test materials, documents, or memoranda of any sort may be taken into or from the test
room.
• Candidates will have the opportunity after the examination to submit general comments or
comments about specific examination questions by following the applicable onscreen instructions.
The IEEE ComSoc Examination Committee will review all comments but will not provide written
responses to comments. To learn more about how items and examination forms are developed,
please refer to “How Examinations are Developed” in the “Certification” section at
www.ieee-wcet.org.
• Smoking is prohibited.
• Candidates may not ask questions about examination content.
• All examinations are monitored and may be recorded in both audio and video format.
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• No breaks are scheduled during the examination. Candidates who have to leave the testing room
to take a break will not be given extra time on the examination. To re-enter the testing room,
candidates must have their fingerprint rescanned, and must sign in and present their identification
documents.
• Candidates may not leave the testing site facility while the examination is in progress.
• IEEE ComSoc and PES reserve the right to cancel any test score believed to be obtained in a
questionable manner.
• Food, drinks, purses, briefcases, notebooks, calculators, pagers, cellular telephones, recording
devices, and photography equipment are not allowed into the testing room.
• It is expressly prohibited to disclose, publish, reproduce, or transmit any part of the examination,
in any form, by any means, verbal or written, for any purpose, without the express written
permission of the certifying organization. Violation may result in civil or criminal prosecution.
• Religious headwear may be worn into the testing room; however, it may be subject to inspection
by a testing center administrator before entry into the testing room is permitted.
• Candidates are expected to behave in a civil manner when on the premises of the testing center.
Exhibiting abusive behavior toward the testing center staff or other testing candidates may result
in forfeiture of your examination and/or criminal prosecution.
Please remember that other examinations are being administered at the same time that you are taking
the IEEE WCET examination so you may hear typing on keyboards for an essay examination, coughing,
and/or people entering and leaving the testing room. It is impossible to provide a completely noise-free
testing environment. The testing center allows candidates to bring small earplugs that can be inserted
inside the ear. Candidates are not allowed to bring in headsets or headphones. Earplugs are subject to
inspection by a testing center administrator before entry into the testing room is permitted.
Security Acknowledgement and Agreement
Prior to taking the examination, candidates will be presented with a security acknowledgement screen.
Candidates must acknowledge that they have read, understand, and accept the conditions listed below.
1. I have an ethical duty to protect the security of the IEEE WCET Certification Examination.
2. The examination and questions contained therein are the exclusive property of the IEEE
Communications Society – WCET Certification Examination Program.
3. This examination and the questions contained therein are protected by copyright law and
constitute valuable trade secret information, the disclosure of which will cause injury to the IEEE
Communications Society – WCET Certification Examination Program. No part of this examination
may be copied or reproduced in part or whole by any means whatsoever, including memorizing
and/or reporting question or examination content.
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4. The dissemination of question or examination content to any person, organization, company,
or other entity in any manner shall constitute a breach of professional ethics and theft of the
exam. Any person found guilty of such violation may have his/her score voided. The IEEE
Communications Society may prohibit the candidate from future access to the IEEE WCET
Certification Examination.
5. The theft or attempted theft of an examination or examination items is punishable as a
felony and may result in civil penalties and/or professional sanction. I recognize that the
breach of my obligations under this candidate acknowledgment may expose me to liability for
damages caused to the IEEE Communications Society and to legal fees incurred by the IEEE
Communications Society in preserving its rights.
6. I understand that during the examination, I may not communicate with other candidates, refer to
any materials other than those provided to me, or assist or obtain assistance from any person.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the invalidation of my examination
results as well as other appropriate action.
7. My participation in any irregularity occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to this examination,
such as giving or obtaining unauthorized information or aid, as evidenced by observation or
subsequent statistical analysis, may result in termination of my participation, invalidation of my
examination results, or other appropriate action.
Candidates who do not agree to the conditions listed above will not be allowed to proceed and take
the examination, and will forfeit both the application and examination fee.
Inclement Weather and Local or National Emergencies
In the event of inclement weather or a national or local emergency, please contact Prometric at the
regional contact center (the number provided in your Authorization to Schedule notice) or go to www.
prometric.com/sitestatus to determine the appointment status. If the center is closed and appointments
are canceled, candidates should wait two (2) business days before calling to reschedule their
appointments.
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Receiving Examination Results
For the first administration of the IEEE WCET examination, candidates will not receive preliminary
test results before they leave the testing center. Additional scoring time will be required to perform
statistical analyses to ensure each question is providing meaningful and valid scoring data before
score reports are generated. For subsequent testing windows, candidates will receive preliminary test
results before they leave the testing center. However, these results are preliminary and unofficial, and
candidates should wait until they receive their official score report before informing their colleagues or
management of the outcome of their examination.
An official score report will be available online approximately three to four weeks after the close of the
testing window. To access your score report, go to www.ieee-wcet.org, click on the “WCET Certification”
button, then log in using your email address and the password you selected when you submitted your
application, click on the Communications tab, and follow the instructions to access your score report.
In addition to a score report, passing candidates will receive a certificate. The certificate will be mailed
to the postal address provided in the application, so make sure that you update your address if it has
changed. Under no circumstances will scores or pass/fail information be released over the phone, via
email or Internet, or by fax.
The score report provides information on whether the candidate passed or failed the examination. In
order to pass the examination, candidates must obtain a scale score of 500 or higher on a scale that
ranges from 200 to 800. In addition to the scale score, candidates will receive information on the total
number of questions in each area of expertise and the number of questions the candidate answered
correctly in each area. For passing candidates, the information will help identify specific areas to focus
on for continuing education purposes. For failing candidates, this information will identify specific areas
where improvement or further study may be required if retaking the examination is a consideration.
Due to the need to maintain test security, examination questions and answers will not be released to
candidates.
Retaking the Examination
Candidates who fail the examination may re-apply for the examination during the next available testing
window, but may not apply for the examination during the same testing window in which they failed.
Fees and application procedures for those retaking the examination remain the same as those for firsttime applicants.
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Recertification
Passing the IEEE WCET examination means that an individual has demonstrated mastery of the
wireless communication body of knowledge. However, passing the examination is only one portion
of certification. The wireless communication field is constantly changing and requires that wireless
communication professionals keep current with changes in the profession. Maintaining an active
certification status through recertification is the way in which certified professionals demonstrate their
currency and preserve their professional edge.
Recertification is required every five years, determined by the expiration date of your current certification
(shown on the passing candidate certificate). Certified Wireless Communication Professionals can
recertify by retesting and passing the examination.
For more information about recertification, visit the IEEE WCET web site at www.ieee-wcet.org.
Duplicate or Replacement Certificates
Candidates who have not received a certificate within three months after the close of the testing
window or who receive a damaged certificate should email IEEE ComSoc at wcetcertificates@comsoc.
org. A duplicate certificate (if applicable) will be issued at no cost. A processing and shipping fee may
be assessed for requests postmarked more than 90 days after the test date.
If you legally change your name, lose your certificate, or want another certificate for personal reasons,
you may request a replacement certificate. To request an additional certificate, email wcetcertificates@
comsoc.org.
Formal name changes require appropriate legal documentation, such as a notarized copy of a marriage
certificate or divorce decree. Documentation should be sent to wcetcertificates@comsoc.org. A
processing and shipping fee will be required for additional certificates. Payment must be made by VISA,
MasterCard, or American Express.
Duplicate certificate requests must include:
• Candidate’s full name (as it appears on the application);
• Postal address;
• IEEE WCET ID number (found in the Authorization to Schedule notice);
• Examination date; and
• Appropriate legal documentation, if applicable. Please do not send originals, as they cannot be
returned.
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Review of Examination Score
To ensure the accuracy of results, PES performs quality assurance procedures before scoring
examination files. It is extremely unlikely that a review of your electronic file will result in a change in
your examination score.
Candidates may request that PES manually review their electronic examination file within six months of
the examination date. Requests received after that time will not be honored. To submit a request, go to
www.ieee-wcet.org, click on the “WCET Certification” button, then log in using your email address and
the password you selected when you submitted your application, click on the Communications tab, and
follow the instructions for requesting a review of your examination score.
There is a US$50 fee to have PES review your electronic examination file. Payment can be made by
VISA, MasterCard, or American Express
Appendix A:
IEEE WCET Examination
Specifications
Appendix B:
International Testing Center
Locations
Appendix C:
Sample References
Appendix D:
Sample Examination Questions
Appendix E:
Sample Forms
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Appendix A:
IEEE WCET Examination Specifications
Major Areas of Expertise
18%-22%: Area 1 — RF Engineering, Propagation, & Antennas: evaluate system performance
and reliability; calculate path loss; evaluate the effects of different fading models and empirical path
loss models; calculate and evaluate the effects on the received signal of path-related impairments;
determine parameters related to antennas or antenna arrays; generate and evaluate coverage and
interference prediction maps; develop procedure to optimize the coverage of a radio; make RF system
measurements.
18%-22%: Area 2 — Wireless Access Technologies: analyze building blocks, multiple access,
mobility management, and spectrum implications in wireless access system design; design
considerations to optimize capacity/coverage; design a wireless access system; analyze the required
bandwidth for a wireless system and tradeoffs; analyze wireless access technology standards, their
features, and evolution.
18%-22%: Area 3 — Network and Service Architecture: analyze service platforms, IP addressing
schemes for various technologies; design and test quality of service (QoS); select and test a loadbalancing scheme; analyze IP routing and ad hoc routing and mesh protocols; perform capacity
planning, error tracking, and trace analysis; analyze the evolution of mobile networks to enable IP
multimedia.
11%-15%: Area 4 — Network Management and Security: design a fault monitoring system
and a performance monitoring system; develop/specify types and methods of alarm reporting;
compute availability and reliability metrics; assess the potential impacts of known security attacks; plan
corresponding solutions to known security attacks.
6%-8%: Area 5 — Facilities Infrastructure: determine power consumption; analyze electrical
protection requirements and design the electrical protection layout for a wireless telecommunications
facility; determine the required antennas for the facility and their positions; develop a specification for
the required structure for a wireless base station facility; determine the required cable, antennas, and
materials to implement an in-building wireless network; evaluate equipment compliance with industry
standards, codes, and site requirements.
6%-8%: Area 6 — Agreements, Standards, Policies, and Regulations: assess service and
equipment quality; prepare specifications for purchasing services and equipment and evaluate the
responses; verify compliance with regulatory requirements; select and analyze frequency assignments;
perform standardized homologation tests as required by regulatory or standardization bodies;
evaluate compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements; perform conformance/
interoperability analyses of systems and components; analyze the use of licensed vs. unlicensed
spectrum; obtain licenses and permits.
8%-12%: Area 7 — Fundamental Knowledge: related to electrical engineering, communications
systems, general engineering management.
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Area 1 — RF Engineering, Propagation, & Antennas
Tasks:
01.01 Calculate link budgets to evaluate system performance and reliability based on received signal level
and fade margin (examples might include satellite, microwave link, base station to mobile station,
wireless LAN, PAN, and free space optics).
01.02 Calculate path loss for various RF transmission systems (examples might include between isotropic
or dipole reference antennas, base station to mobile station, base station to repeater, earth station to
satellite, LOS/NLOS paths, and clutter losses) and under varying atmospheric conditions (examples
might include inversion layers, ducting, and variations in K factor).
01.03 Evaluate the effects of different fading models (examples might include Rayleigh and lognormal) and
empirical path loss models on the received signal strength in various signal propagation environments
(examples might include flat terrain, rolling hills, urbanized areas, and indoor environments [such as
buildings or tunnels] with losses caused by walls, ceilings, and other obstructions).
01.04 Calculate and evaluate the effects on the received signal of path-related impairments, such as Fresnel
Zone blockage, delay spread, and Doppler shift of a signal received by a moving receiver.
01.05 Calculate the polarization mismatch loss for various antenna systems (examples might include fixed
microwave systems, cellular and mobile radio systems, and satellite systems).
01.06 Evaluate receive diversity gain for selection, equal gain, and maximal ratio diversity system
configurations.
01.07 Determine parameters related to antennas or antenna arrays (examples might include pattern,
beamwidth, gain, distance from an antenna or array at which far field conditions apply, spacing, beam
forming, tilt, and sectorization) and analyze the effects of these parameters on coverage.
01.08 Determine appropriate antenna spacing at base station sites to prevent inter-system and intra-system
interference effects, taking into account required radiation patterns and mutual coupling effects.
01.09 Generate and evaluate coverage and interference prediction maps for cellular, mobile radio, WLAN,
and similar systems.
01.10 Develop a procedure to optimize the coverage of a radio system using propagation modeling and
“drive test” measurements.
01.11 Develop a block diagram of an RF system (examples might include cellular, land mobile, and WLAN)
employing standard modules (examples might include filters, couplers, circulators, and mixers) and/or
use lumped or distributed matching networks, microstrips, and stripline.
01.12 Make RF system measurements (examples might include swept return loss to determine antenna
system performance, transmitter output power [peak or average, as appropriate], signal-to-noise ratio
at a receiver front end, and co-channel and adjacent channel interference for specific types of signal
spectra).
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Knowledge of:
01.00.01 different types of losses (examples might include transmission line loss, antenna gain, connector
losses, and path loss)
01.00.02 procedures to calculate antenna gain and free space path loss
01.00.03 statistical fading models and distance-power (path loss) relationships in different propagation
environments
01.00.04 the effects of outdoor terrain and indoor structures such as walls, floors, and ceilings on signal
propagation
01.00.05 indoor and outdoor coverage calculation and verification techniques
01.00.06 Es/N0, EB/N0, RSSI, NF, and other system parameters
01.00.07 the relationship between receiver noise figure, noise temperature, and receiver sensitivity and the
relationship between sensitivity under static conditions and the degradation of effective receiver
sensitivity caused by signal fading in different propagation conditions
01.00.08 external noise sources and their impact on the S/N ratios of received signals, and of techniques for
measuring the impact of external noise
01.00.09 basic antenna system design and use including antenna types (examples might include
omnidirectional, panel, parabolic, dipole array, indoor antennas), antenna patterns, gain and ERP,
antenna size, antenna polarization, receive and transmit diversity (examples might include MIMO)
antenna systems, and proper antenna installation to provide for coverage, interference mitigation,
and frequency reuse
01.00.10 adaptive antenna methods and techniques
01.00.11 subscriber unit, mobile, and device antennas and their performance characteristics
01.00.12 use of test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and TDRs
01.00.13 co-channel and adjacent channel interference analysis and measurement methods and techniques
01.00.14 filters, power dividers, combiners, and directional couplers
Area 2 — Wireless Access Technologies
Tasks:
02.01 Analyze multiple access schemes for various technologies.
02.02 Analyze spectrum implications in wireless access system design (examples might include applications,
TDD/FDD, inter-modulation, LOS/NLOS, coverage/capacity).
02.03 Analyze design considerations and perform system design to eliminate coverage holes and to optimize
capacity/coverage in urban/indoor areas.
02.04 Design a wireless access system (examples might include AP placement and channel selection)
according to given bandwidth requirements, coverage, and other considerations.
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02.05 Test devices with respect to interference issues in various operating environments (examples might
include TDMA, CDMA, WCDMA, WLAN, 802.15).
02.06 Perform co-location interference analysis for systems (examples might include TDMA, CDMA, WCDMA,
WLAN, 802.15, and GSM).
02.07 Compute the required bandwidth for a wireless system given certain network conditions (examples
might include BER, flow count, and protocols in use).
02.08 Analyze the tradeoffs (examples might include bandwidth versus BER) of various error detection and
correction techniques.
02.09 Analyze the tradeoffs (examples might include bandwidth versus power efficiency) and capacity
implications of various power control schemes.
02.10 Calculate frequency re-use factor.
02.11 Design fundamental elements/attributes of wireless network systems (examples might include cellular,
802.16, WLAN, and satellite).
02.12 Analyze the steps involved in the process of handoff for various wireless systems (examples might
include UMTS, CDMA2000, 802.16, and WLAN).
Knowledge of:
02.00.01 multiple access and multiplexing schemes (examples might include TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA, FDMA,
and SDMA)
02.00.02 technology standards and their evolution (examples might include WCDMA, CDMA2000, 802.11,
802.15, and 802.16)
02.00.03 error detection and correction techniques
02.00.04 objectives of power-control schemes and their operation
02.00.05 handoff/mobility management
02.00.06 paging functions
02.00.07 the major components of a wireless network topology
Area 3 — Network and Service Architecture
Tasks:
03.01 Analyze service platforms including service enablers (examples might include messaging and
positioning) and service creation/delivery (examples might include Open Service Access and Parlay).
03.02 Analyze IP addressing schemes for various technologies (examples might include Mobile IP, IPv4, and
IPv6).
03.03 Design and test quality of service (QoS) (examples might include design and plan for adequate
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resources, selecting priority schemes, queuing strategies, and call administration control) for VoIP and
IMS-based services.
03.04 Select and test a load-balancing scheme.
03.05 Analyze IP routing (examples might include interpreting an IP routing table).
03.06 Analyze ad hoc routing and mesh protocols, and suitability for various deployment scenarios.
03.07 Perform capacity planning using traffic engineering principles.
03.08 Perform error tracking and trace analysis on protocol control messages for specific systems.
03.09 Analyze the evolution of mobile networks to enable IP multimedia services (including circuit-switched
to packet-switched network evolution).
03.10 Analyze intra- and inter-domain roaming.
03.11 Analyze the functioning of TCP/IP major transport protocols (examples might include TCP, UDP, and
RTP) in the context of wireless communications.
Knowledge of:
03.00.01 IMS (IP multimedia subsystems) and its architecture, including session control and switching plane
03.00.02 VoIP/IP-multimedia protocols
03.00.03 wireless service enablers evolution
03.00.04 location and positioning techniques
03.00.05 load balancing principles in the context of wireless communications
03.00.06 IP routing and mobile IP networking and addressing schemes
03.00.07 error tracking and trace analysis techniques
03.00.08 circuit switched and packet switched data and packet cellular networks and the differences
between them
03.00.09 roaming and roaming controls
03.00.10 TCP/IP including transport protocols
Area 4 — Network Management and Security
Tasks:
04.01 Design a fault monitoring system (examples might include using SNMP TRAP/NOTIFICATION).
04.02 Design a performance monitoring system (examples might include using SNMP GET/SET).
04.03 Develop/specify types and methods of alarm reporting for an installation.
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04.04 Compute availability and reliability metrics from both the “network performance” and “system
designer” perspectives (related to equipment failure).
04.05 Assess the potential impacts of known security attacks on wireless systems (examples might include
virus, worm, DoS, and impersonation).
04.06 Plan corresponding solutions to known security attacks.
04.07 Monitor, log, and audit security-related data.
04.08 Analyze security vulnerabilities and prepare/recommend corrective actions.
Knowledge of:
04.00.01 quality of service (QoS) monitoring and control
04.00.02 fault management
04.00.03 configuration management
04.00.04 authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) principles and mechanisms
04.00.05 types of security attacks on wireless networks
04.00.06 protocols to secure wireless networks
04.00.07 security-violation events logging and monitoring
04.00.08 security issue management and resolution
04.00.09 network management protocols (examples might include simple network management protocol
[SNMP])
04.00.10 performance metrics pertinent to various access networks
04.00.11 IP security, Encapsulation Security Payload (ESP), Internet Key Exchange, and digital signature
04.00.12 MIB, RMON, and Internet Control Messaging Protocol (ICMP)
04.00.13 Intrusion Detection Systems, DDoS Attacks, and traceback techniques
Area 5 — Facilities Infrastructure
Tasks:
05.01 Determine the power consumption of a unit of communications equipment.
05.02 Determine the power consumption for a facility containing communications equipment.
05.03 Analyze the electrical protection requirements (includes grounding/earthing, bonding, shielding, and
lightning protection) and design the electrical protection layout for a wireless telecommunications
facility.
05.04 Determine the required antennas for the facility and their required positions on a structure.
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05.05 Coordinate with other users when implementing a communications system in a shared location.
05.06 Develop a specification for the required structure for a wireless base station facility based on the
required antenna sizes and elevations above ground.
05.07 Determine the required cable, antennas, and materials to implement an in-building wireless network.
05.08 Determine the required number of racks on which to mount the equipment and the rack layout and
placement, taking into account the maintainability of the equipment.
05.09 Evaluate equipment compliance with industry standards, codes, and site requirements such as NEBS
specifications, and ANSI, ETSI, IEC, and other applicable standards.
Knowledge of:
05.00.01 procedures to determine the power consumption of wireless communications equipment
05.00.02 how to determine the power required to support a site
05.00.03 the application of AC and DC power systems
05.00.04 the application of alternative energy sources to wireless communications facilities
05.00.05 heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) requirements
05.00.06 equipment racks, rack mounting spaces, and related hardware
05.00.07 electrical protection (including grounding/earthing, bonding, shielding, and lightning protection)
05.00.08 basic waveguides and transmission lines
05.00.09 tower specifications and standards
05.00.10 physical security requirements
Area 6 — Agreements, Standards, Policies, and Regulations
Tasks:
06.01 Assess service and equipment quality.
06.02 Prepare specifications for purchasing services and equipment, and evaluate the responses.
06.03 Verify compliance with regulatory requirements (examples might include licensing, standards, rules,
and regulations).
06.04 Select and analyze frequency assignments.
06.05 Perform standardized homologation tests as required by regulatory or standardization bodies.
06.06 Evaluate compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
06.07 Perform conformance/interoperability analyses of systems and components.
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06.08 Analyze the use of licensed vs. unlicensed spectrum.
06.09 Obtain licenses and permits where required.
Knowledge of:
06.00.01 regulatory requirements (examples might include international, national, and local)
06.00.02 spectrum licensing
06.00.03 spectrum characteristics, availability, and management
06.00.04 local and site-specific rules and regulations
06.00.05 electrical safety (examples might include UL, EC, CSA, and IEEE C.95)
06.00.06 frequency assignment databases and online tools
06.00.07 modulation anomalies (examples might include cross modulation, modulation products,
harmonics, and quantization impact)
06.00.08 health, safety, and environmental issues
06.00.09 equipment type approval processes/requirements
Area 7 — Fundamental Knowledge
Knowledge related to electrical engineering
00.00.01 fundamental AC/DC circuit analysis
00.00.02 mathematics including probability, statistics, and Boolean arithmetic
00.00.03 operation of complex test instruments, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network
analyzers, TDRs, and signal generators
00.00.04 Fourier frequency spectrum and transforms
00.00.05 basic printed circuit board design considerations
00.00.06 transmission theory and lines, antennas, basic optics, and basic electromagnetic wave theory and
applications
00.00.07 power calculations (examples might include dB, dBm, and dBx)
00.00.08 basic concepts of queuing theory and traffic analysis
00.00.09 basic signal processing (examples might include analog, digital, and statistical)
00.00.10 basic concepts related to optical communications
00.00.11 basic electronic system-level block diagrams
00.00.12 basic power supply design
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Knowledge related to communication systems
00.00.13 basic communication and information theory (analog and digital)
00.00.14 basic telephony (including signaling, switching, and transmission)
00.00.15 noise impairments
00.00.16 basic EMI, EMC, and interference
00.00.17 frequency allocations and reuse
00.00.18 how to identify and locate appropriate industry technical standards, codes, and other applicable
requirements
00.00.19 modulation techniques for analog (examples might include AM, FM, and PM)
00.00.20 modulation techniques for digital (examples might include FSK, PSK, and QAM)
00.00.21 wireless multiple-access schemes (examples might include FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, and variants)
00.00.22 basic satellite communications
00.00.23 digital data transmission formats (examples might include E1/T1 and OC-n/SDH)
00.00.24 basic components of RF circuitry
00.00.25 basic RF circuit design
00.00.26 basic RF coupling, radiation, and antenna theory concepts
00.00.27 measurements for RF circuits and sub systems, such as output power, receiver sensitivity, noise
figure, linearity performance, and spectral performance
Knowledge of general engineering management:
00.00.28 project management methods and processes
00.00.29 fundamental engineering economics
00.00.30 design and configuration for ease of maintenance
00.00.31 documentation and configuration control schemes
00.00.32 IEEE Code of Ethics
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Appendix B:
International Testing Center Locations
The following table lists the Prometric testing center locations outside the US and Canada. Candidates who are
testing in the US or Canada should visit www.Prometric.com/Candidates or call +1 800 532 2169 to find the
center closest to them.
Efforts were made to see that the following list was accurate at the time this handbook was published.
However, local conditions may result in Prometric opening, closing, or relocating testing centers, and applicants
are urged to check the current list via the website www.ieee-wcet.org.
Code
City
Testing Location
Address
ABW
Willemstad /
Curacao
Avila Beach Hotel
130 Penstraat
ARE
Dubai
AMIDEAST/CERT, Suite GO1,
Building 2B
Knowledge Village A, Al
Soufouh Road
ARG
Buenos Aires
Instituto Cultural Argentino
Norteamericano
ARM
Yerevan
Marshal Baghramian 17
2nd Floor
ATG
St. John’s
Royal Antiguan
Crystal Palace Ball Room
AUS
Adelaide
The Australian Mineral
Foundation
63 Conyngham Street
5065
AUS
Brisbane
Novotel Brisbane
200 Creek Street
4001
AUS
Canberra
Haig Conference Centre
108 Northbourne Avenue
2601
AUS
Melbourne
530 Little Collins St, Suite
1202
Level 12, Exchange Tower
3000
AUS
Sydney
Thomson Prometric, Level 4,
100 Harris Street
Pyrmont
2009 NSW
AUT
Vienna
Bit Schulungscenter Nfg GmbH
& Co
KG Lemboeckgasse 49A
1230
BGD
Dhaka
American Alumni Association
House 145, Street 13B,
Banani
1213
BGR
Sofia
Fulbright Commission
17 Alexander Stamboliiski
Boulevard, Sofia
1000
BHS
Nassau
Nassau Beach Hotel
Cable Beach West Bay
BLZ
Belize City
Radisson Fort George Hotel
and Marina
Lumanai Conference Room
BMU
Southampton Devonshire
The Fairmont Southampton
Princess
The Devonshire Room
1006
375019
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City
Testing Location
Address
BOL
La Paz
Centro Boliviano Americano La
Paz (CBA)
Parque Zenon Iturralde
#121
BRA
Belo Horizonte
Instituto Cultural Brasil Estados
Unidos
CEP
30160-011
BRA
Brasilia
Quadra 606, Conjunto B Asa
Norte
Casa Thomas Jefferson
70840-060
BRA
Curitiba
Rua Maranhao 2088, Portao
Inter Americano/EBC
80610
BRA
Porto Alegre
Rua Riachuelo 1257
Instituto Cultural Brasileiro
Norte-Americano
90010-271
BRA
Recife
Avenida Rosa e Silva 1510
Associacao Brasil America
52020-220
BRA
Rio de Janeiro
Instituto Brasil Estados Unidos
(IBEU)
Av. N.S. de Copacabana.
690/903
22050-001
BRA
Sao Paulo
Associacao Alumni Prometric
Testing Center
Rua Brasiliense, 65
04729-110
BRB
St. Michael /
Bridgetown
Grand Barbados Hotel
Golden Shell Room
BWA
Gaborone
Plot 39772/1
Garamotlhosi Road Junction
CHE
Geneva
International University in
Geneva
ICC Building, Route de PreBois 20
CHL
Santiago
Instituto Chileno
Norteamericano de Cultura
Moneda #1467
CHN
Beijing
STC, Room 519, B Tower,
Dingjun Building
N0. 75 Suzhoujie
100080
CHN
Changsha
Room 1001B, Yonghua
Building
No.48 CaiE Rd
410005
CHN
Chengdu
Wenhua Road, Sichuan
University
No. 24 1st South Section,
Yihuan Road
610064
CHN
Dalian
Xin Wen Ke Bldg, 1st Floor
Liaoning Normal University
116029
CHN
Guangzhou
Guangzhou University of
Foreign Study
Baiyun Dadao North #2
510420
CHN
Harbin
Room 302, Zhili Building, No.
16 Wenku Street
Nangang District
150040
CHN
Jinan
11th Floor, Main Building
South
Campus of Shandong
University No. 73
250061
CHN
Kunming
Room 3-14, 3rd Fl., Yunnan
Education Committee Bldg.
No. 2 Xuefu Road
650233
CHN
Nanjing
Foreign Testing Center, Nanjing
University
No. 22 Hankou Road
210093
CHN
Shanghai
3rd Floor, Canteen Building
Shanghai University of
Finance & Economics
200083
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City
Testing Location
Address
CHN
Wuhan
The Educational Test Center
No. 5, Changqing Road,
Hankou District
430023
CHN
Xiamen
Room 101, Jijin Building,
Xiamen University.
No. 422, Siming Nan Road
361005
CHN
Xian
Room 110, ILTC Teaching
Building
Xi’an Foreign Language
University
710061
COL
Cali
Universidad de San
Buenaventura
Edificio “El Lago” Oficina
208
COL
Chia
Gimnasio Britanico
Sede Campestre Chia
CRI
San Jose
Centro Cultural CostarricenseNorteamericano
150 metros norte de
gasolinera Los Yoses
CZE
Prague
U.S. Business School Praha
Truhlarska 13-15
11000
DEU
Berlin
Prometric Testing Centre
Tor Strasse 49,
Schoenhauser Tor
10119
DEU
Frankfurt
Prometric Testing Centre
Zeil 5, 3rd Floor
60313
DEU
Hamburg
Skill Networks GMBH
Hamburg
Uwestrasse 12
22525
DEU
Munich
Prometric Testing Centre
Nymphenburgerstrasse 20A
80335
DOM
Santo Domingo
Instituto Cultural DominicoAmericano (ICDA)
Avenida Abraham Lincoln
#21
EGY
Cairo
AMIDEAST
23 Mosaddak Street, Dokki
ESP
Barcelona
IEN Institute of N. American
Studies
Via Augusta 123
08006
ESP
Villaviciosa de Odón
(Madrid)
Edificio C, Universidad Europa
de Madrid
C/ Tajo S/N URB. El Bosque
280670
FIN
Helsinki
Fulbright Center
Kaisaniemenkatu 3B (5th
Floor)
00100
FRA
Paris (Courbevoie)
MBA Globe Training
19 Rue Armand Silvestre
92400
FRA
Puteaux
Prometric Test Centre
Tour Arago, 5 Rue Bellini,
16th Floor
92800
FRA
Toulouse
Universite Paul Sabatier,
Building U4
118 Route de Narbonne,
Room 101
31062
GBR
Birmingham
Prometric, Part Ground Floor
Beaufort Hse, 94-96
Newhall St.
B3 1PB
GBR
Bournemouth
Prometric, Suite 8, Roddis
House
4-12 Old Christchurch Road
BH1 1LG
GBR
Bristol
Prometric, Part 5th Floor
4 Colston Avenue
BS1 4ST
GBR
Cardiff
Prometric, Part 1st Floor, West
Wing
Windsor House, Windsor
Place
CF10 3DE
GBR
Edinburgh
Prometric, Suite 3, 1st Floor
Glenorchy Hse, 20 Union
St.
EH1 3LR
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City
Testing Location
Address
GBR
Glasgow
3rd Floor, Skypark1
Elliot Street
G3 8EP
GBR
Leeds
Prometric, Part 3rd Floor
Offices
Atlas House, 31 King Street
LS1 2HL
GBR
London
Prometric, 2nd Floor
Pellipar House, 9 Cloak
Lane
EC4R 2RU
GBR
Manchester
Prometric, Unit 38 Waterfront
Offices
Exchange Quay, Salford
Quays
M5 3EJ
GBR
Newcastle
Prometric, 2nd Floor
Melbourne Hse, Melbourne
St..
NE1 2JQ
GBR
Peterborough
Prometric, 2nd Floor (Front)
Office Suite
41 Broadway
PE1 1SJ
GEO
Tblisi
American Councils - Prometric
27/29 Chavchavadze
Avenue, Apt 19
0179
GHA
Accra
Linear Assessment Services
1st Floor Total House
GRC
Athens
Fulbright Prometric Test Center
4th Floor, 30 Averoff &
Acharnon Street.
10433
GRC
Thessaloniki
US Educational Foundation in
Greece
Venizelou 4, 3rd Floor
54624
GTM
Guatemala City
Instituto Guatemalteco
Americano (IGA)
Ruta 1, 4-05 Zona 4
01004
HKG
Kowloon
Room 501 HKEA San PO Kong
Sub-Office
#17 Tsuek Luk Street, San
PO Kong
HRV
Zagreb
University of Zagreb, Faculty of
Economics
J.F. Kennedy Square 6
HTI
Petion-Ville
El Rancho Hotel
Bellevue Conference Room
HUN
Budapest
Fulbright Commission
Baross Street 62, Ground
Floor 15
1082
IDN
Jakarta
The Indonesia International
Education Foundatrion
Menara Imperium 28th
Floor Suite B
12980
IND
Ahmedabad
Prometric Testing PVT Ltd
301-302 Abhijeet II, Mitha
Khali Six Roads
380006
IND
Allahabad
IPEM
119/25A,Mahatma Gandhi
Marg Civil Lines
211001
IND
Bangalore
Prometric Testing PVT Ltd
Maini Sadan,38 Lavelle
Road, 7th Cross
560001
IND
Chennai
Prometric Testing PVT Ltd
15,Jagannathan Road,
Nungambakkam
600 034
IND
Gurgaon
Prometric Testing PVT Ltd
Mercury Sol Ltd Sec-14,
SCO21&22 Lower Ground
122001
IND
Gurgaon
Prometric Testing PVT Ltd
2nd Floor, DLF Infinity
Tower-A
122002
IND
Hyderabad
Prometric Testing PVT Ltd
Above SBI, Road 12 Banjara
Hill,Avenue 1,St 20
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Kolkata
Prometric Testing PVT Ltd
Flat 1/C Sukh Sagar Bldg,
2/5 Sarat Bose Road
700020
IND
Mumbai
Prometric Testing PVT Ltd
Marwah House, Saki Vihar
Road, Saki Naka
400 072
IND
New Delhi
Prometric Testing PVT Ltd
160A,Senior Plaza, Gautam
Nagar,Yusuf Sarai
110049
IND
Trivandrum
Prometric Testing PVT Ltd
PTC Towers, SS Coil Road
695001
IRL
Dublin
Hospitality House, 16/20
South Cumberland St
Dublin
2
ISR
Ramallah District
AMIDEAST, 1st Floor AlWatanieh Towers
34 El-Bireh Municipality St,
El-Bireh
91193
ISR
Tel Aviv
Prometric, Ground Floor,
Hasapanut House
3 Nirim Street, Opp Yad
Elihayu Stadium
67060
ITA
Milano
Prometric/Politecnico Milano
Campus Bovisa Sud, Via la
Masa 34
20158
JOR
Amman
AMIDEAST, 3rd Floor, Rodeo
Plaza Building
Nuh Al-Rumi St. Sweifiyeh
District
11118
JPN
Kanagawa
Soutetsu KS Building. 9F
1-11-5 KitasaiwaiI Nishi-ku
222-0004
JPN
Kanagawa
YS Shinyokohama Bldg.4F
2-15-10 Shinyokohama
Kohoku-ku
222-0033
JPN
Osaka
Nakatsu Center Bldg. 7F
1-11-1 Nakatsu Kita-ku
531-0071
JPN
Tokyo
Kayabacho Tower 15F
1-21-2 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku
104-0033
JPN
Tokyo
Nissei Minamiazabu Bldg. 3F
2-8-12 Minamiazabu,
Minato-ku
106-0047
KAZ
Almaty
ACTR/ACCELS Almaty, Room
417
Prospekt Seifullina 531
480091
KEN
Nairobi
Frise Holdings
2nd Floor Aly’s Centre
KOR
Seoul
KAEC, Fulbright Building
Mapo-gu, Yomni-dong,
168-15
KWT
Kuwait
Block 3, Corner of 4th St. &
Yousef
Al-Qenai Street, Building 15,
Salmiya
LBN
Beirut
Amideast, Beirut Central
District
Bazerkan Building. 1st Floor,
Nijmeh Sq.
2011 3302
LTU
Vilnius
Vilnius Educational Information
Center
Sauletekio aleja 9 (VU
Skaiciavimo Center), R107
LT10222
LUX
Luxembourg
Key Job SA
6 Rue de la Fonderie
L-1531
LVA
Riga
Baltijas Datoru Akademija
(BDA)
Elizabetes 65
LV 1050
MEX
Guadalajara
Executrain of Guadalajara
Ave. Lopez Mateos Sur
1480-501
45040
121-874
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MEX
Mexico City
Institute of International
Education
Berlin 18 Colonia Juarez
06600
MEX
Monterrey
IMNARC - Instituto Mexicano
Norteamericano
de Relaciones Culturales de
Nuevo Leon
64000
MUS
Quatre Bornes
DCDM Business School
4th Floor, Orbis Court
MYS
Kuala Lumpur
Prometric Testing Center
Suite 21A-15-1, Faber
Imperial Court
NGA
Lagos
Firstlogic, Ground Floor, Wema
Building
Plot 30 Oba Akran Ave,
Ikeja
NLD
Amsterdam
Crowne Plaza City Hotel
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 5
1012 RC
NLD
Amsterdam
Global Knowledge Network
Q-Port Building, 5e Floor,
Kingsfordweg 43
1043 GP
NLD
Arnhem
Cito Group Oude Oeverstraat
120
4th Floor, “Arnhem Bldg.”
6811 JZ
NLD
Lelystad
Dummy Technical
Test Lab
8223 AL
NPL
Kathmandu
Fulbright Commission in Nepal
(USEF/N)
GPO Box 380
PAK
Islamabad
US Education Foundation
Pakistan
Hse 3 & 5, St 17 & 18,
F-6/2,
PAK
Karachi
US Education Foundation
(Karachi)
H#F-47/1 Park Lane,
Block#5, K.D.A Scheme#5
PAK
Lahore
US Education Foundation
(Lahore)
H#19, F.C. College
PER
Lima
Avenida Angamos Oeste 160,
Miraflores
Instituto Cultural Peruano
Norteamericano
PHL
Cebu City
c/o Train, Educ & Dev Cons
Inc. Suite
308-Centro Maximo D
Jakosalem Street
PHL
Makati City
Ateneo Professional Schools,
130 H
De La Costa Street, Salcedo
Village
1200
POL
Warsaw
Polish-Japanese Institute of IT
lll.Floor ul. Nowogrodzka
84/86
02-018
PRT
Lisbon
Universidade Lusofona de
Humanidades e
Tecnologias, Campo
Grande, 376
1749-024
PRY
Asuncion
Centro Cultural Paraguayo
Multi Purpose Room
ROM
Bucharest
IREX Bucharest
1-11 Economu Cezarescu
St. Apt 1
060754
RUS
Moscow
Amer. Center for Education &
Testing
2 Leninskii Prospekt /
Room 530
117049
RUS
St. Petersburg
Central City Library,
Mayakovskogo
Nab. Fontanka 46, 2nd
Floor
191025
SAU
Dammam Men
Chamber of Commerce &
Industry
Eastern Province Training
Center
31421
50250
44000
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Dammam Women
Chamber of Commerce &
Industry
Eastern Province Training
Center
31421
SGP
Singapore
Informatics Campus, Prometric
Test Center
Blk A Lvl3, 10-12 Science
Centre Road
609080
SUR
Paramaribo
Hotel Krasnapolsky
Domineestraat 39
SVN
Ljubljana
QSTC D.O.O.
Neubergerjeva 31
1000
SYR
Damascus
Tajheez, Ahmed Mrewed Str
Next to Nadi Al-Sharq
2313
THA
Bangkok
Institute of International
Education
6th Floor Maneeya Center
North
10330
TTO
Port of Spain
Crowne Plaza Trinidad
San Bernardo Conference
Room 1st Floor
TUR
Ankara
Turkish American Association
Cinnah Caddesi 20,
Kavaklidere
06690
TUR
Izmir
Turkish American Association
Alsancak, 1379 Sokak No.
39
35210
TUR
Nisantasi-Istanbul
Bil-Merk
Rumeli Cad. Villa Han 4-6 A
Block K:6
80220
TWN
Kaohsiung
The Language Training &
Testing Center
7F, 2 Chung-Cheng 3rd
Road
800
TWN
Taipei
The Language Training &
Testing Center
170 Hsin-Hai Road, Sec 2
106
TZA
Dar Es Salaam
University of Dar Es Salaam
University Computing
Center
UGA
Kampala
Cyber Networks
Uganda House, 8th Floor
UKR
Kyiv
IREX Kyiv, 6th Floor
Vul. Pecherskyy Uzviz 3
URY
Montevideo
Holiday Inn
Colonia 823
MAF
St. Maarten
University of St. Martin
1 University Blvd. PO Box
836
UZB
Tashkent
Global Study
38 Gulyamov Str.
700000
VEN
Caracas
Av Libertador, Multicentro
Empresarial d Este
1060
ZAF
Cape Town
Asociacion VenezolanoAmericana de Amistad
New Horizons, 2nd Floor, FNB
Building
ZAF
Durban
Prometric Mobile Testing
Center
Hilton Hotel
1004
ZAF
Johannesburg
Block C, Empire Park
55 Empire Road
Parktown
2193
ZWE
Harare
iWynSys
146 Samora Machel
Avenue East
01023
33 Heerengracht
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Appendix C:
Sample References
The following references are listed solely as examples of the many books available that provide detailed
technical information on the wireless technologies which may be covered by the IEEE WCET certification
examination. The list is far from exhaustive; many other useful publications exist and should be considered by
applicants while studying for the examination. Inclusion on this list is not intended as an endorsement of any
book, nor does absence from this list imply anything about the content or utility of any reference.
1. Wireless Communications, Principles and Practice (2nd Ed.), T. S. Rappaport, Prentice Hall, 2002.
2. Wireless Communications and Networking, J. W. Mark & W. Zhuang, Prentice Hall India, 2006.
3. WCDMA for UMTS, Radio Access for Third Generation Mobile Communications (3rd Ed.), Editors: H.
Holma & A. Toskala, Wiley, 2004.
4. Digital Communications (5th Ed.), J. G. Proakis & M. Salehi, McGraw Hill, 2008.
5. Error Control Coding (2nd Ed.), S. Lin & D. J. Costello, Jr., Prentice Hall, 2004.
6. Location Management Routing in Mobile Networks, A. Mukherjee, Artech House Books, UK, April 2003.
7. Internet Protocols, Advances, Technologies, and Applications, S. Goswami, Kluwer Academic Publishers,
2003.
8. Designing and Developing Scalable IP Networks, G. Davies, Wiley, 2004.
9. Satellite Communications & Networks: Systems, Techniques and Technology (2nd Ed.), G. Maral & M.
Bousquet, Wiley, 1995.
10. Wireless Communications & Networks (2nd Ed.), W. Stallings, Prentice Hall, 2005.
11. WCDMA (UMTS) Deployment Handbook, Planning and Optimization Aspects, Editors: C. Chevallier, C.
Brunner, A. Garavaglia, K. P. Murray, & K. R. Baker, Wiley, 2006.
12. UMTS Performance Measurement, A Practical Guide for KPI’s for the UTRAN Environment, R. Kreher,
Wiley, 2006.
13. HSDPA/HSUPA for UMTS, H. Holma & A. Toskala, Wiley, 2006.
14. RF and Wireless Technologies, B. Fette, R. Aiello, P. Chandra, D. M. Dobkin, A. Bensky, D. Miron, D. A. Lide, F.
Dowla, & R. Olexa, Elsevier-Newness, 2008.
15. Wireless Information Networks (2nd Ed.), K. Pahlavan & A. H. Levesque, Wiley, 2005.
16. Fundamentals of WiMAX: Understanding Broadband Wireless Networking, J. Andrews, A. Ghosh, & R.
Muhamed, Prentice Hall, 2007.
17. The Mobile Communications Handbook (2nd Ed.), J. D. Gibson (Editor-in-Chief), CRC Press, 1999.
18. Digital Communications, Fundamentals and Applications (2nd Ed.), B. Sklar, Prentice Hall, 2002.
19. Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet, J. Kurose & K. Rose, Addison
Wesley, 2007.
20. Internetworking With TCP/IP Volume 1: Principles Protocols, and Architecture, (5th Ed.), D. Comer,
Prentice Hall, 2006.
21. 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals, P. Roshan & J. Leary, Cisco Press, 2004.
22. Radio Network Planning and Optimisation for UMTS, J. Laiho, A. Wacker, & T. Novosad, Wiley, 2006.
23. OFDM for Wireless Multimedia Communications, R. Van Nee & R. Prasad, Artech House Publishers, 2000.
24. DC Power System Design for Telecommunications, W. D. Reeve, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2006.
25. GSM Switching, Services and Protocols, J. Eberspacher, H-J. Vogel & C. Bettstetter, Wiley, 2001.
26. Wireless Communications, A. F. Molisch, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2007.
27. The cdma2000 System for Mobile Communications: 3G Wireless Evolution, V. Vanghi, A. Damnjanovic, B.
Vojcic, Prentice Hall, 2004.
28. CDMA 2000 Evolution: System Concepts and Design Principles, K. Etemad, Wiley, 2004.
29. Handbooks of the International Telecommunications Union –Radiocommunications Sector (ITU-R),
e.g., Land Mobile Handbook, Satellite Communications Handbook.
30. Fundamentals of Wireless Communications, D. Tse, P. Viswanath, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
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Appendix D:
Sample Examination Questions
The following questions are typical of those that will be used on IEEE WCET certification examinations. An
answer key may be found at the end of this Appendix.
1. A mobile terminal moving at a speed of 30 m/sec is receiving a signal with a center frequency of 2 G,
having a bandwidth of 5 MHz. The received signal has a delay spread of 2 μsec. The Doppler bandwidth
of the received signal is approximately:
1. 200 Hz
2. 400 Hz
3. 0.5 MHz
4. 2.5 MHz
2. In a CDMA cellular system, the coverage region of a cell located in a dense urban environment at 5:00 PM
(busy hour) is most likely to be:
1. smaller than the coverage of 3:00 AM (dead hour) because of higher cell loading.
2. the same as the coverage at 3:00 AM (dead hour) because propagation remains the same.
3. the same as the cover at 3:00 AM (dead hour) because transmit power remains the same.
4. smaller than the coverage at 3:00 AM (dead hour) because of more signal fading due to more cars
on the street.
3. A wireless channel has a 10 KHz Doppler spread and a 10 ms delay, and the over-the-air data rate with
BFSK modulation is 1 Kbps. Which of the following is the best description of this channel?
1. Fast fading and frequency selective fading
2. Slow fading and frequency nonselective fading
3. Slow fading and frequency selective fading
4. Fast fading and frequency nonselective fading
4. In 802.11 using RTS/CTS as an access scheme where the duration of RTS, CTS, and an ACK are all equal
to T, the Short Interframe Spacing duration equals S and the data packet duration of the transmitting
source is D, the total period allocated to the transmitting terminal and no others is:
1. 3T+2S+D
2. 3T+3S+D
3. 3T+4S+D
4. 3T+S+D
5. The choice of a duplexing method depends on the:
1. nature of the available spectrum and of the traffic in uplink/downlink.
2. modulation type.
3. chosen multiple access technology.
4. modulation type and the multiple access technology.
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6. The relationship among the IEEE 802.11 timing parameters is:
1. SIFS<DIFS<PIFS.
2. PIFS<SIFS<DIFS.
3. SIFS>PIFS>DIFS.
4. SIFS<PIFS<DIFS.
7. Which of the following OSI layers is responsible for error recovery and reliability?
1. Data link
2. Session
3. Application
4. Physical
8. The main function of the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) in an internet networking environment is to
provide:
1. reliable communication for end systems.
2. fragmentation and synchronization services.
3. error recovery between adjacent nodes.
4. a transparent routing among subnets.
9. A fundamental architectural difference between Mobile IPv4 and Mobile IPv6 is that:
1. Mobile IPv4 dynamic home agent discovery returns a single reply to the mobile node.
2. Mobile IPv6 provides secure but less optimized routes than Mobile IPv4.
3. Mobile IPv6 does not require Foreign Agent (FA).
4. Mobile IPv6 does not require Home Agent (HA).
Answers: Q1 – 1; Q2 – 1; Q3 – 1; Q4 – 2; Q5 – 1; Q6 – 4; Q7 – 1; Q8 – 4; Q9 – 3
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Appendix E:
Sample Forms
SPECIAL TESTING ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM
Candidates with disabilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Canadian/Australian
equivalent, or other similar national laws should complete this form and have an appropriate licensed
professional complete the Documentation of Disability-Related Needs form so their requests for
accommodations can be processed efficiently. The information provided and any documentation regarding
the disability and the need for accommodation in testing will be treated with strict confidentiality.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last Name: ___________________________First Name: _____________________Middle Initial: ___
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________State: ______ ZIP/Postal Code: ___________ Country:____________
Home Telephone Number: ___________________________
IEEE WCET ID Number: ____________________________
Testing Wndow _ ________________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS
Please check the accommodation(s) that you require: (Check all that apply.)
o Wheelchair access
o Special seating
o Reader
o Recorder
o Extended testing time (time and a half)
o Separate testing area
o Zoom text font size
o Other special accommodations (please specify) ___________________________________________
Please mail, email, or fax this competed form (along with a copy of your Candidate Profile page) to PES
within ten (10) business days of submitting your application.
Mail, email, or fax the form to:
Professional Examination Service
475 Riverside Drive, 6th Floor
WCET Testing Office (431)
New York, NY 10115 USA
fax: +1 917 305 9879
email: wcetapp@proexam.org
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DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
This section must be completed by a licensed health care provider or an educational or testing professional
to ensure that PES is able to provide the required test accommodations.
The nature of the disability, identification of the test(s) used to confirm the diagnosis, a description of past
accommodations made for the disability, and the specific testing accommodations requested must be
included.
PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTATION
I have known _____________________________________________ since ______________________
(Name of Applicant)
(Date)
In my capacity as a(n) __________________________________________________________________
(Professional Title)
The applicant discussed with me the nature of the test to be administered. It is my opinion that, because
of this applicant’s disability described below, he or she should be accommodated by providing the special
arrangements listed on the Special Testing Accommodation Request form.
Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________
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Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________________ Date: _ _____________________________
License No. ______________________________________________________________________________
(if applicable)
Please mail, email, or fax this competed form (along with a copy of your Candidate Profile page) to PES
within ten (10) business days of submitting your application.
Mail, email, or fax the form to:
Professional Examination Service
475 Riverside Drive, 6th Floor
WCET Testing Office (431)
New York, NY 10115 USA
fax: +1 917 305 9879
email: wcetapp@proexam.org
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SUPPPORTING DOCUMENTATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Candidates who have been asked to submit additional documentation of their wireless communication
engineering experience should use this form. If more than one position requires supporting documentation,
please photocopy this form as needed.
Name: ____________________________________ Job Title: ________________________________________
Organization Name: _ ________________________________________________________________________
Organization Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor’s Printed Name: _ __________________________________________________________________
Supervisor’s Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________________
Supervisor’s Email: _ _________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor’s Signature: _______________________________________________________________________
Dates Employed: From: ____________________________ To: ______________________________________
(Month/Year)
(Month/Year)
Estimated percent of time spent in wireless communication engineering: ______________________%
Job Duties and Responsibilities: ________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
I attest that the facts presented on this form are accurate and complete and demonstrate to the best of my
ability that more than 51% of my time on a daily basis was spent doing professional wireless communication
engineering work in the position described above. I also understand that the decision regarding my eligibility
to take the examination will be made on the basis of this and any other documentation submitted with this
form. There is no appeal process to denial of eligibility.
Candidate’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Candidate’s Printed Name: _______________________________________________________________
Home Telephone Number: ____________________IEEE WCET ID # (if previously assigned):_________________
Return this form with any other supporting documentation to:
WCET Certification Program
IEEE Communications Society
3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10016 USA
Fax: +1 212 705 8999
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