Write Exam Questions
Write Exam Questions – Earn CPE
The IIA invites you to join a Test Development Team (TDT). A TDT is a group of certified professionals who write questions for future CIA® and CRMA® exams.
- Earn CPE for accepted exam questions*.
- Expand your professional network.
- Get free access to books and guidance.
- Collaborate with peers and share best practices.
No prior writing experience is needed. Training is provided by IIA Global at no cost.
* See The IIA’s CPE Policy for limitations and additional details.
Form a New Group – Be a TDT Champion
Every TDT starts with a TDT Champion, a volunteer leader who coordinates group activities and liaises with IIA Global. In addition to CPE credits, volunteer TDT Champions can earn up to US $500 worth of IIA Global products through our TDT Champion Rewards Program. See the FAQs below for details regarding TDT Champion responsibilities and benefits.
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IIA members who hold an active certification (CIA, CRMA).
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- Group leader (TDT Champion).
- Minimum of four certified members.
- Commitment to participating on the TDT for at least one year.
- Online video conferencing tool (e.g., Webex) or in-person meeting capabilities.
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Not all TDTs operate the same way, but in general, the process looks something like this:
- IIA Global provides online training to teach participants how to write exam questions.
- TDT receives a quarterly “writing assignment” from IIA Global.
- Participants write exam questions individually.
- Group meets (online or in person) to review, discuss, and revise exam questions.
- Revised exam questions are submitted to IIA Global.
- TDT is notified how many exam questions were accepted, and CPE is awarded.
- TDT receives a new writing assignment from IIA Global.
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For new TDTs, IIA Global typically conducts two initial online training sessions (1.5 hours each) scheduled at the convenience of TDT members. After that, TDT members may spend 4 hours total each quarter (approximately 2 hours for writing and 2 hours for peer review and discussion). Individual participants who choose to contribute more exam questions may spend more time writing.
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The TDT Champion may spend an additional 1-2 hours per quarter on duties related to coordinating the group and communicating with IIA Global. The TDT Champion will:
- Receive writing assignments from IIA Global.
- Communicate assignments to TDT members.
- Set a deadline by which to receive X number of exam questions from each participant.
- Schedule in-person or online team meetings to review the exam questions.
- Collect revised exam questions from participants.
- Submit the TDT’s collection of work to IIA Global.
- Receive regular communications from IIA Global regarding writing assignments and notifications of CPE earned.
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- Earn CPE for each accepted exam question.
- Hone your leadership skills.
- Deepen your involvement with The IIA.
- Expand your professional network.
- Collaborate with peers and share best practices.
- Receive a starter library of reference materials.
- Keep up-to-date with new and existing IIA guidance.