Though extremely rare in 2021, a false positive (good pop-up followed by a fail) could occur due to:

Because the PVT was unofficial, candidates were advised to use verified methods for confirmation:

: Candidates sometimes confused the "good pop-up" with a neutral "results on hold" message, which does not indicate passing. Reliable Alternatives for 2021 Results

In 2021, the "good pop-up" from the Pearson Vue Trick (PVT) was widely considered a highly reliable but indicator of passing the NCLEX. While anecdotal evidence from that period suggests an accuracy rate near 99% for those who received it, there are rare reports of candidates receiving a good pop-up and still failing . Understanding the Results

: The system allows the candidate to proceed to the payment page or provides a credit card decline message. This is often interpreted as a fail, though it is significantly less accurate than the good pop-up. Reasons for a "Good Pop-Up" but Failing