@lynda

No not at all.

I am calling into question the validity of certification (from a user standpoint) for an un-proctored test.

In fact if you read that blog entry I distinctly say there are a very expert advisors, the point being made is that not all certified people are.  And those quotes prove it.

And while I have no doubt about your integrity, or that of many others I consider worthy of the certification, the fact remains, that that there is the opportunity for fraud when taking the test.  An un-proctored online test.

But let's face reality, when a new user sees the appellation, " Pro Advisor" they think that means something beyond joining the club.  And the user, the user perspective is that they can depend on that certification and the answers provided or accounting services rendered.