You must access and take the exam within ONE YEAR of Purchase. You have THREE CONSECUTIVE HOURS, "Once the "Start Exam" button is clicked from your exam center page, the 3 consecutive hour time limit will begin to expire. You can NOT Start and Stop the exam." Exams can only be taken one time, if you do not pass with a 75% or higher on your first exam you will have the option to purchase a retest, 2nd exam, for $25.00. All RETESTS must be purchased within 6 months of original exam taken.