(a) Once instruction is completed, upon logging into the CalGang database, all Users shall take an initial certification exam on the curriculum described in subdivision (b) of section 751.6.

(b) Every 12 months after the date of initial certification or recertification, all Users shall take a recertification exam. The CalGang database will prompt a User to take the recertification exam upon login once the User's certification has expired.

(c) Upon completing an initial certification or recertification exam, the User will be notified immediately as to whether the User passed or failed the exam. The exam, results, and forms shall be stored within the CalGang database and shall be viewable only to the Node Administrators, IT contractors, and the Department.

(d) The Node Administrator shall allow a User no more than three opportunities to retake the exam. If the User fails to pass the exam after three opportunities, the User's access shall be suspended. Once the User's access is suspended, the User shall contact the Node Administrator to complete refresher training. The Node Administrator shall evaluate which content the User struggled with or performed inadequately on during the initial exam or recertification exam and include that content in the refresher training. The Node Administrator shall restore access once the User completes the refresher training and passes the recertification exam.