2. Who should take the PSAM?
The PSAM is applicable to general pharmacy practitioners in all settings. However, anyone who is interested may register and take the PSAM. There are no eligibility requirements to take the PSAM.

3. How do pharmacists benefit from the PSAM?
To benefit pharmacists and serve as a learning tool, the end of each section offers a feedback loop, which displays each question, the answer selected, the correct answer, a brief rationale, and a reference where more information relating to the topic may be obtained.

4. How is performance on the PSAM evaluated?
Upon completion of the PSAM, pharmacists will receive an unidentified Achievement Report indicating the percentage of questions answered correctly in each of the five content areas as well as the overall percentage of questions answered correctly. The Achievement Report is separate from the Record of Completion and has no identifiers of the test taker. Neither the Achievement Report nor the Record of Completion will be provided to any other party.

5. Do pharmacists get to review the questions?
Yes, pharmacists will be able to review the questions in the feedback loop. However, "going back" during the PSAM is not permitted.

6. Can pharmacists obtain a printed version of the PSAM?
No, currently the PSAM is only available as an online assessment.

7. How much does the PSAM cost and how do pharmacists submit payment?
Each attempt at the PSAM is $75. Candidates will register online, and may use any major credit card.

8. Can a pharmacist take the PSAM more than once?
Currently, there is only one form of the PSAM available to pharmacists, but there are no restrictions for taking the PSAM more than one time.

9. What are the minimum system requirements to take the PSAM?
To take the PSAM, a computer running either Microsoft Windows or Mac OS operating system software is required and must meet the following system requirements:

• Internet Explorer 5.5 or above (5.0 for Macintosh) or Netscape Communicator 7.0 or above, with text size set to medium or smaller;
• "Reliable Internet access (high-speed connection preferred for optimal performance);
• Disk cache (Netscape browsers) or temporary Internet file folder (Microsoft browsers) of 50 MB or more;
• At least 128 MB RAM and system configuration recommended for the operating system and browser;
• Compatible Mac Operating Systems: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, OS X, OS X 10.+;
• Compatible Windows Operating Systems: Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP;
• Display resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and 16-bit color; and
• Access to a printer for score reports

10. Who do pharmacists contact if they experience technical difficulties?
Please contact Promissor's Technical Support at 1-888-8ASK-CAT (1-888-827-5228) should you experience any computer problems while registering for or taking the PSAM.

11. How much time should pharmacists allocate to complete the PSAM?
Each section can be completed in as little as one hour, but a maximum of three hours per section is allowed. Pharmacists may take all three sections in one sitting, or complete one section at a time, but once a section is begun it must be completed in its entirety. All three sections must be completed within 30 days of when pharmacists begin the first section. Please allow an additional 15-20 minutes to complete the registration process and the exit survey.

Please refer to www.nabp.net for the latest information.