I took the test 3 yrs. ago through the EIWPF, at the IUEC Headquarters. They had a very informative and professional staff administering the test. We were there for 5 days studying and going over the A17.1 and other related code books, on the last day we took an 8 hour test using code books at a computer station. At this time I have heard that you have to have 5 years in the elevator Industry to take the test, I don't know if that's a fact for sure. Not everyone in our class passed the test, so it is not a gimmie.