However I did not realise at the time that CC was already out and I had recently purchased CS6 for my PC and also using this in my full time job. I am from the UK and have been studying InDesign CC since the course I went on was using this platform (January 2014). In my experience, these tests are much easier. These recertification exams are also administered by Pearson/Vue, but they are on-line tests that you can take in your own home or office. Once you’ve passed, then you can take “recertification” exams on new versions of InDesign. Keep in mind that there is a pool of hundreds of questions that your 72 specific questions are drawn from, so each time you take the test it will be different. If I recall correctly, I think the fee to retake an exam is half the price of the initial test. If you fail the test, you can retake it as many times as you’d like. So studying all the new or revised features in the latest version of InDesign is a good study strategy. In my experience, the tests are heavy on questions about the newest features of InDesign. At your scheduled date and time, go to the Pearson Vue test center that you registered for (bring a photo ID), and take the test. Here, you will locate your closest Pearson Vue testing center, and schedule a time to take the exam.Ħ. When you feel that you are ready, sign up for a test session on the Pearson Vue Web site. This is a comprehensive study guide with sample test questions to help you prepare for the exam. Consider purchasing The InDesignSecrets Guide to the InDesign CS5 ACE Exam by Mike Rankin. If there is no mention of a particular feature anywhere in this detailed list, you can be assured there won’t be any questions on that topic.Ĥ. For example, it might say “Given a scenario, set up a document or frame-based baseline grid.” Now you know that there will be a question about baseline grids, so you better understand all about them in order to get that question right. The Test Content: Topic Areas and Objectives section lists in extreme detail what the questions will ask about. The Exam Structure section enumerates how many questions will be asked in a certain category. In the Exam Bulletin, pay close attention to the “Exam Structure” and “Test Content: Topic Areas and Objectives” sections. Download the InDesign CS5 Exam Bulletinģ. Read about the ACE program on Adobe’s Web site hereĢ. So this test will stretch you and broaden your horizons.ġ. Many of us tend to work on the same types of files and projects day in and day out, and don’t necessarily use all the broad features of InDesign every day. You need to know the breadth of InDesign well to pass. In my experience, the test is hard, but fair. So it may be difficult to picture how something works that you do everyday without thinking, but it isn’t right in front of you. The hard part? You can’t take any notes in with you, and you won’t have InDesign in front of you. The test (for CS5) is 72 multiple-choice questions, and you must answer 78% (57 questions) correctly to pass. You must visit a Pearson Vue testing center in person to take the test. Preparing for the test will make you a better InDesign user…you will no doubt learn a couple of things you didn’t know before. More after the jump! Continue reading below↓įree and Premium members see fewer ads! Sign up and log-in today.Ĥ.