The passing score is determined through a process called the cut score analysis using the Modified Angoff methodology. For this process, a panel of subject matter experts come to a consensus on their expectation for a minimally qualified candidate and use it as a guide to rate each question in terms of what percentage of candidates will get the answer right. The results of the subject matter experts combined estimate of the difficulty of the exam is presented as the passing score. Candidates will receive either a pass or fail letter rather than specific exam scores.