(a) The Department shall authorize examinations of applicants as provided under this Act at such times and places as it may determine. The examination of applicants shall be of a character to give a fair test of the qualifications of the applicant to practice behavior analysis.
     (b) Applicants for examination shall be required to pay, either to the Department or the designated testing service, a fee covering the cost of providing the examination.
     (c) The Department may employ consultants for the purpose of preparing and conducting examinations.