Regular members wishing to certify in a National PD1 trial must qualify annually in a sanctioned regional trial with a score of _____ or above?

• A. 384
• B. 768
• C. 512
• D. 256

Answer: (C)

The test is asking for the minimum score a regular member must reach in a sanctioned regional trial to stay eligible for national PD1 certification. That minimum is set at a solid, middle-range level, which shows consistent, dependable performance across the required tasks without demanding near-perfection every year. This balance helps ensure members stay competent while keeping annual qualification realistically achievable with regular practice.

A threshold like 256 or 384 would be too lenient, allowing poorer performances to qualify. A threshold of 768 would be quite high, making annual qualification overly demanding. Therefore, 512 is the best fit, representing a stable, middle-ground standard.