MECP Launches New Proctoring Program.ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) (R)) Mobile Electronics Certified See certification. Professional (MECP MECP Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program MECP Methyl-CPG-Binding Protein MECP Mobile Electronics Certification Program MECP Miscellaneous Equipment Customer Premise (telecommunications) ) program today announced the launch of its new Manufacturer Representative Proctor A person appointed to manage the affairs of another or to represent another in a judgment. In English Law, the name formerly given to practitioners in ecclesiastical and admiralty program. This program will allow authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: manufacturer representatives and selected regional distributors to administer supervised, MECP computer-based exams directly to retailers' employees for any of the four levels of certification; Basic Installer, Advanced Installer, Master Installer and Mobile Product Specialist. "Manufacturer representatives and regional distributors should love the idea of administering these exams," said Todd Ramsey, MECP program manager. "It gives them an opportunity to help develop the retailer's business and professional staff in person, instead of just making sales calls or dealing with orders, adding a more personal touch between the supplier to retailer experience. It's really an opportunity to elevate el·e·vate tr.v. ele·vat·ed, ele·vat·ing, ele·vates 1. To move (something) to a higher place or position from a lower one; lift. 2. To increase the amplitude, intensity, or volume of. 3. the quality of people in the market." The new proctoring program allows users to take the exam as well as pay their application fees at the same time in a computer-based format. Exam results can be viewed and printed as soon as the exam is completed. Until recently, computer-based testing Computer-based testing (CBT), also called e-exam, computerized testing and computer-administered testing, is a method of administering tests in which the responses are electronically recorded, assessed, or both. for MECP certification has been limited to about 1,000 Prometric testing centers located throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , industry training schools and special circumstances special circumstances n. in criminal cases, particularly homicides, actions of the accused or the situation under which the crime was committed for which state statutes allow or require imposition of a more severe punishment. utilizing public libraries. Prior to that, MECP exams were paper-based, relying on a network of dedicated industry professionals to administer them to installation and sales professionals. It's that same network of dedicated industry professionals that is being welcomed back to the new computer-based testing format so industry recognized MECP achievement is accessible to even more retailers. For more information about the Manufacturer Representative Proctoring program, please e-mail mecp@mecp.com. About MECP: The Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) program is the only nationally recognized program that certifies mobile electronics installers and sales people on the installation techniques and capabilities of automotive information technology, entertainment, navigation and safety/security systems. MECP issues Basic Installer, Advanced Installer, Master Installer and Mobile Product Specialist certifications to mobile electronics professional who pass a written exam and meet the professional experience criteria. Installers are recertified every two to four years and are encouraged to progress toward achieving Master Installer certification. Owned and operated by the Consumer Electronics Association has certified more than 25,000 installers since its creation in 1991. Nearly, 10,000 professional at thousands of retail locations across the county hold current MECP certifications and more than 5,000 installers take the certification exam annually. About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline Land based. Refers to standard telephone and data communications systems that use in-ground and telephone pole cables in contrast to wireless cellular and satellite services. communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy. UPCOMING EVENTS -- CEA Industry Forum October 16-18, 2006, San Francisco, CA -- 2007 International CES January 8-11, 2007, Las Vegas, NV |
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