Taking the Exam

The Testing Experience

The Pilates Mat Certification Exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and is offered at testing centers worldwide in a computer-based format or online with virtual proctoring in the comfort of your home or office.

In both formats, candidates are allowed 2.5 hours and the necessary space and privacy to complete the exam.

For a more detailed description of what to expect, please refer to the Candidate Handbook .

Test Taking Tips

• First and foremost, relax.
• Don’t overanalyze.
• Read all the given answers carefully.
• Eliminate the obvious incorrect answers.
• Answer all questions. There is no penalty for guessing.
• Choose the best answer from among the most probable correct answers.
• Take note of terms like BEST, MOST, LEAST, etc. Make sure you understand the question.
• Answer the easy questions and move on; you can always come back to the more challenging questions.

Structure of a Multiple-Choice Question

A multiple-choice question consists of a question (stem) and four potential answers (responses).

The question may appear as a direct question, an incomplete statement requiring the correct ending, or in various other formats using terms such as BEST, MOST, EXCEPT, or NOT. Regardless of the format, there is only one correct answer. In multiple-choice exams, it is common for two answers to seem correct. It is important to remember that the best answer is the right answer.