Exam Day Prep

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A few simple preparations are needed for the day of your exam. These are just some of the tips to have the best experience and focusing on your testing success.

Select an appropriate location

A great part of the success while taking an online remote exam is to properly prepare the location of your choice.

Privacy is an important factor, so keep it in mind while you’re in the process of preparing your location.

• Keep your desk or table top are completely free of food, drinks, secondary monitors, printers, phones, etc.

• Areas beneath desk or table top are clear.

• A comfortable chair.

• The walls immediately behind and in front of where the Test Taker will be seated are clear (no paintings, photos, or decorations).

• Make sure on your desk to only have items that have been clearly and explicitly allowed in the exam instructions.

• Select an indoor, private, and quiet room on which interruption is extremely likely to not occur.

• Adequate lighting and the room temperature are comfortable for the candidate.

• Telephones, non-required electronics, and any security or recording devices in the room are turned off.

• Other household members have been informed of the examination date and time and will remain quiet during the examination and not enter the examination room

• A sign should be placed on the door of the examination room to remind everyone when the examination is in progress.

• Ensure you’re not using watches, jewelry (except for relationship/wedding ring), nothing in your ears, no hats (except religious headdress), no smart glasses (any glasses will require inspection), no sunglasses.

Get familiar with the Exam Instructions in Advance

• Ensure you read the rules and regulations and get familiar with the exam format.

• Verify the date and time of your exam.

• Confirm the time allotted for the exam. Know how early and late you may arrive.

• Communicate any concerns prior to your exam to your proctor or institutional help desk.

Verify your Equipment

• Ensure proper internet speed. Recommended is 3Mbps. You may verify your speed here: https://speedtest.net.

• Review your system requirements. You can find them here.

• Validate your webcam is working, microphone, and audio. Verify how to test these devices here.

Last minute checklist

• Turn off all notifications from your phone, email, and messenger application.

• Ensure your computer or laptop is properly connected and is fully charged.

• Close all applications and disable notifications.

• Have a valid ID document readily available.