A*S*K Entrepreneurship/Management

Exam Overview

Each A*S*K certification exam contains 100 multiple-choice test items administered online through a secure online testing vendor. Each test item is composed of a self-contained stem and four alternatives, including three plausible, but not defensible, distractors. Examinees have a total of 100 minutes to complete the exam.

Content Breakdown

All A*S*K exams are based on industry-validated performance indicators. Performance indicators are organized into broad content areas and assigned to one of six planning levels:

• Prerequisite (PQ) Content develops employability and job-survival skills and concepts, including work ethics, personal appearance, and general business behavior.

• Career-Sustaining (CS) Content develops skills and knowledge needed for continued employment in or study of business based on the application of basic academics and business skills.

• Specialist (SP) Content provides in-depth, solid understanding and skill development in all business functions.

• Supervisor (SU) Content provides the same in-depth, solid understanding and skill development in all business functions as in the specialist curriculum, and in addition, incorporates content that addresses the supervision of people.

• Manager (MN) Content develops strategic decision-making skills in all business functions needed to manage a business or department within an organization.

• Owner (ON) Content develops strategic decision-making skills in all aspects of business that are needed to own and operate a business.