The USITT BACKstage Exam (Basic and Comprehensive Knowledge Exam for High School Technical Theatre Students) is designed to evaluate the knowledge and work readiness of technical theatre students at the high school level. Technicians holding this certificate have passed a 100 question exam covering a full range of high school level questions on all topics: basics & safety, venue, personnel, audio, costume & wardrobe, lighting, electrics and projections, rigging, & scenic.