For both the CPP and FPC certification exams administered beginning September 15, 2012 through September 13, 2013, exam questions should be answered based on Federal laws and regulations in effect as of 1/1/2012.
Exams administered September 14, 2013 through September 12, 2014, exam questions should be answered based on Federal laws and regulations in effect as of 1/1/2013.
Mid-year changes are NOT reflected on the exams.

Recertification is required after 5 years for CPP and 3 years for FPC. Recertification may be achieved through accumulating recertification credit hours ((RCHs) or by successfully retesting. For CPP 120 RCHs are required; for FPC, 60.
CPP Recertification File Folder
FPC Recertification File Folder