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The new SBE CertPreview will be a download from the SBE website or you may choose to have the CD mailed to you. The program will be installed onto your computer and will be machine specific. The program will be available for Windows and Mac. Each sample test contains
100-150 questions
typical of
those found on an actual exam. You will take the exam in its entirety and be able to mark and review questions before scoring your sample exam. By scoring the exam, you will be given a percentage and a breakdown of categories contained within the exam. This will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. You will also be able to revisit questions that you answered wrong.
SBE CertPreview can be purchased for
the following levels:
- Certified Broadcast Technologist® (CBT) Radio or Television – Beginners
FCC, General, Audio, Video, RF, AM-FM RF, TV RF, Satellite, Microwave, Safety, Networking
- Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist® (CBNT®) –- No experience required
Covers a variety of networking knowledge and skills common to various networks.
Not software specific.
- Certified Audio Engineer® (CEA®) – 5 years of experience
FCC, General, Audio, Video, AM-FM, TV, Satellite, Microwave, Safety, Networking
- Certified Video Engineer® (CEV®) – 5 years of experience
FCC, General, Audio, Video, AM-FM, TV, Satellite, Microwave, Safety, Networking
- Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE®) – 5 years of experience
FCC, General, Audio, Video, RF, AM-FM RF, TV RF, Satellite, Microwave, Safety,
Networking
- Certified Broadcast Television Engineer (CBTE®) – 5 years of experience
FCC, General, Audio, Video, RF, AM-FM RF, TV RF, Satellite, Microwave, Safety,
Networking
- Certified Senior Radio Engineer (CSRE®) – 10 years of
experience
FCC, General, Audio, Video, RF, AM-FM RF, TV RF, Satellite, Microwave, Safety,
Networking
- Certified Senior Television Engineer (CSTE®) – 10
years of experience; FCC, General, Audio, Video, RF, AM-FM RF, TV RF, Satellite,
Microwave, Safety,
Networking
- 8-VSB Specialist (8-VSB) - You must first hold a 5-year, 10-year or 20-year certification; transport stream, audio (AC-3), video (MPEG-2), PSIP, DVT standards documents and transmissions systems
8-VSB Diagrams for CertPreview
- AM Directional Specialist (AMD) - You must first hold a 5-year, 10-year or 20-year certification; FCC rules concerning directional operation, test equipment and safety procedures, operation, maintenance and repair of the directional antenna system
- Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist (DRB) - COMING SOON
About Certification Exams
The purpose of the Certification exam is to permit you
to demonstrate your comprehension of the prescribed body of knowledge for
your particular
experience level and
field of specialization. The exams consist of 50 multiple choice questions
drawn from a file of several hundred questions, ranging from basic electronics
to state-of-the-art
maintenance problems. All exams are conducted OPEN BOOK, and calculators
are allowed. Working engineers on the SBE Certification
Committee develop the questions.
Cost is:
$29 for the download (per test)
or
$33 for the CD (per test)
add $3 per CD* for shipping/handling
* Multiple tests can be purchased on one CD
Click
here for the fillable order form
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