The results of the job task analysis are used to develop the test blueprint. The test blueprint ensures that topic areas and test objectives are weighted according to their importance (i.e., how often the knowledge and/or skills are used on the job or the potential consequence for not applying a knowledge and/or skill properly) to practice as a professional.

The test blueprint defines the structure and format of the exam in terms of the percentage of exam items allocated to each topic area, objective and the types of items to be included. In addition, a well developed test blueprint contains test objectives that provide your item writers with specific guidance on which knowledge and skills are to be measured by each item and how they are to be measured. This detailed level of guidance significantly streamlines the test development process.