The Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) is a framework used to evaluate whether engineering licensure applicants demonstrate readiness across 34 competencies within seven key categories essential for professional practice and public safety. This assessment gauges if applicants have achieved a professional level of competency through their engineering experience, ensuring that licensure requirements align with public interest by upholding a fair, transparent, consistent, and efficient process. The CBA mandates that applicants show the ability to reliably and safely apply their engineering knowledge, recognize their professional boundaries, and, when necessary, either expand their expertise or seek external support.