Which pairing correctly describes the deadlines for examination results based on administration method?

• A. Direct administration: 30 days; Grading service: 14 days after receipt
• B. Direct administration: 30 days; Grading service: 30 days after receipt
• C. Direct administration: 14 days; Grading service: 14 days after receipt
• D. Direct administration: 14 days; Grading service: 30 days after receipt

Answer: (A)

When exam results are tied to how the exam is administered, the turnaround reflects the processing flow. Direct administration involves in-house procedures—scheduling, proctoring, scoring, and verification—which takes longer, so a 30-day deadline is used. If the exam goes to a grading service, scoring is centralized and can be completed quickly after they receive the materials, yielding a 14-day deadline after receipt. The other options mix these timelines in ways that don’t align with how direct administration and grading services typically operate, making the pairing with 30 days for direct administration and 14 days after receipt for grading service the best fit.