IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 and the rest of FEMA's Independent Study courses end with an online final exam. Here is the pass mark and the retake rule, from FEMA's Emergency Management Institute.
75% passes every FEMA Independent Study final exam.
FEMA's FAQ says the exams are pass/fail "with the benchmark for successful completion set at 75%." It also says the program doesn't limit your attempts.
Checked October 24, 2026 against the official sources listed at the bottom of this page.
Take the free ICS 100 practice testIS-100.C, 25 questions, no sign-upA FEMA Student Identification Number (SID). FEMA requires it for every Independent Study exam. Get it before you start the exam.
Your training record updates in FEMA's student portal, where you can get your certificate or transcript right away. FEMA also emails you.
Take it again. FEMA doesn't limit exam attempts. Review the lessons you missed first.
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75%. FEMA sets the benchmark for every Independent Study final exam at 75%.
FEMA's Independent Study program does not limit your exam attempts.
Yes. FEMA requires a Student Identification Number for every Independent Study exam.