If an applicant passes Part A but fails Part B, what will they not be required to do?

When an applicant passes Part A of the Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter exam but fails Part B, they are not required to be reexamined on the part that was passed, which is Part A. This means that since the applicant has demonstrated proficiency in Part A, they can carry that passing result forward without needing to retake it.

The structure of the exam is designed to allow candidates to focus their efforts on the areas where they did not achieve a passing score. Therefore, once they have successfully passed a section, that achievement is retained for future attempts at the exam. This approach is beneficial, as it encourages candidates to improve on their weaker areas without the pressure of having to redo sections they have already mastered.

In contrast, other choices imply unnecessary actions that are not mandated by the exam policies. Reapplying for the exam, retaking Part A, or paying additional fees would be burdensome and counterproductive, especially since the candidate has already demonstrated competence in Part A.