• We prefer the user to have exposure to the system before taking the ACCESS training/test. This helps the user to understand the training better.

• The system (nexTEST) will automatically allow them to take the trainings and test again. If a user has failed, they must complete their training and test as soon as possible for your agency to remain compliant.

• Users will be able to retest as many times as possible, however if they fail, they will be required to review the trainings again before the tests are available.

• No, users will not have to wait, however they will be required to review the security awareness and ACCESS training again before the tests are available.

• If a user expires, the system (nexTEST) will automatically allow them to take the trainings and the test again. If a user has expired, they must complete their training and test as soon as possible for your agency to remain compliant.

https://nextest.wsp.wa.gov/nextest/index.cgi

• That varies with each user however, the online training is designed for it to take no more than 2 hours.

• The training will be available within nexTEST for all users as long as the agency TAC has requested the user to be added to their ACCESS certification list.

• No, certification will continue to be annual.

• Yes, notifications to TACs will remain the same (no changes).