1. The geosynthetic materials examination consists of 140 multiple-choice questions; They are in the following seven categories; geosynthetics, geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes, GCLs and geopipe. Geomembranes are emphasized. The test is to be completed in two hours.

2. The compacted clay liner examination consists of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 60-minutes.

3. The passing grade is targeted at 70% for each exam. Questions will be changed periodically and selected from a large data bank of questions and answers.

4. Tests will be held at GSI in Folsom, Pennsylvania twice per year typically after CQA courses are given at the institute. The courses are optional. Tests can also be taken and proctored by companies giving such courses, or companies which have a sufficiently large number (typically greater than five applicants) taking the test at any one time. Test results will be sealed and sent to GCI for grading.

5. Certificates will be given to applicants who are successful in gaining CQA-ICP status.

6. A listing of successful candidates will be kept by GCI and a verification of those individual(s) who are GCI-ICP approved will be substantiated upon request.