This is a take-home, open-book test administered on the honor system. In searching for answers, you may consult, not only your class notes, required texts, and DVDs, but the internet and other people as well, including other CARE Instructors.

There is no time limit in completing the test, which normally takes 60-80 hours spread out over a period of weeks or months. However, there is a two-year limit in completing the first 18 requirements toward becoming a CCI, measured from the date of your first CARE Raindrop Class. You may start working on the exam a few questions at a time any time after your first CARE Raindrop Class, but do not submit it to CARE until you have completed every other requirement (1–17) and are ready for Requirement 18 (Submission of your Application).