Which organization defines the NCARB score validity policy?

• A. The state licensing board.
• B. Your employer.
• C. NCARB.
• D. A professional association.

Answer: (C)

The organization that defines NCARB’s score validity policy is NCARB itself. NCARB is the body that develops and governs ARE policies, including how scores are validated, what constitutes a valid score, and procedures for irregularities, retakes, and score reporting. State licensing boards administer licensure and enforce passing requirements, but they do not set NCARB’s internal scoring rules. Employers or professional associations may reference these policies, but they do not define them either.