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Prometric Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: James Hagenbuscher), which has gained trust as a provider of test distribution and evaluation solutions, has recently announced that it will be conducting a national examination conducted by the Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan. Information Technology Engineer Examination and Information Security Management Examination will begin distribution at Prometric test centers established in all prefectures.

Prometric Japan Co., Ltd. Representative Director and Vice President of Prometric in the U.S. James Hagenbusher said: "Prometric CBT（Computer Based Testing） For about 30 years, we have contributed to the measurement of the abilities of many professionals in the IT, finance, insurance, and other fields. We plan to distribute 2.5 million tests in Japan this fiscal year, and we are proud of the cumulative distribution of more than 30 million tests. Prometric's extensive pilot and technical expertise and adherence to the highest levels of security provide a high-quality CBT testing environment that is suitable for national exams and that everyone can take with confidence."

The "Basic Information Technology Examination (approximately 120,000 Candidate in 2019)" and the "Information Security Management Examination (approximately 28,000 Candidate in 2019)" have been changed from paper-based exams to computer-based CBT. By moving to , you will be able to select the test date and time and Test Center according to your convenience. In addition, through a fault prevention and detection system built on Prometric 's global network, a unified test environment including monitors, partitions, lockers, etc., prevention of identity theft through strict identity verification, and fraud monitoring by surveillance cameras and test proctors, etc. We will provide all Candidate with a safe, fair, and convenient opportunity to take the test. All Prometric test centers undergo strict membership screening and annual operational audits, and from May 2020, they will be required to wear masks, maintain social distancing, disinfect equipment, and regularly ventilate equipment to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. We are implementing and implementing thorough infection prevention measures (reference page).

You can take the "Information Security Management Exam" from December 1, 2020, and the "Basic Information Technology Engineer Exam" from January 5, 2021, at approximately 160 Prometric test centers nationwide. Prometric will continue to provide services that deliver various tests accurately, quickly, and efficiently using advanced technology and strong security.

The Information-Technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) is an independent administrative institution established under Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to support Japan's national IT strategy from the perspectives of technology and human resources. It aims to contribute to the realization of a safe, convenient and reliable "IT society" by grasping the trends and technological trends of the ever-evolving IT society from a broad perspective, presenting guidelines that will lead to the resolution of social issues and the development of industry, as well as working to strengthen information security measures and develop excellent IT human resources.

Prometric Japan Co., Ltd., Ltd. is the Japanese subsidiary of Prometric, an American company that has earned the trust of Test sponsor domestically and internationally as a provider of IT-based test distribution and evaluation solutions. Prometric provides high-quality, comprehensive test development, management, and delivery services through the world's most secure Test Center network in over 180 countries or convenient online test delivery. Offers. In Japan, Test Center have been set up in every prefecture, and the number of testing Test Center is approximately 170.

For more information, please visit Prometric website.