SBE CertPreview

What will the exam be like? The SBE National Certification Committee offers sample test software for the SBE certification examinations. Learn more about SBE CertPreview.

SBE Suggested References

The National Certification Committee suggests a number of references for you to review in preparation for SBE certification examinations.

• Suggested references for engineering certification exams

• Suggested references for the Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (CBNT) certification exam

Taking the Test

1. Multiple choice questions are used, even for problems requiring calculations. Only in a portion of the Senior Broadcast Engineer and Specialist exams are there essay-type questions.
2. Candidates will NOT be allowed to use notes, old exams or other study materials. Standard reference texts and tables and calculators will be allowed, but not computers. Essay questions are closed book.
3. Scratch paper may be used but must be re-sealed with the exam. Only blank paper may be taken from the examination room.
4. The examinations are designed to be representative of the “real world” of broadcast engineering. Therefore, emphasis is placed on the ability to solve problems rather than on the memorization of answers.
5. Each examination must be completed within three (3) hours.
6. Each examination will be identified with the name of the candidate and will be handled in specially sealed envelopes.
7. Each candidate will be required to sign a statement that he/she will not divulge the contents of any questions contained in his/her examination.
8. Numerical scores will NOT be reported. Candidates will be notified ONLY of pass/fail results.