Online exam today, some tips, also need some recommendations
Tips:
1. Be prepared to have lots of disconnections, or error when launching exam.
I have 1000M internet, using ethernet cable, connecting only my laptop to internet during test, but still got lots of launching errors
2. Webcam needs to AUTOFOCUS! If you have laptop closed with external monitor, prepare a microphone or webcam with functional mic
3. If proctor said laptop closed with external monitor is NOT allowed, double check with them whether they're looking at correct exam rule. It should be allowed as NCARB guideline indicates.
4. Try NOT to use small screens.
Need suggestions:
1. What webcam with Microphone works on MAC system (work well on Proctor system too)?
I have two at hands today, both pass system check and work on well on FaceTime, Zoom. But when meeting live proctor, one got stuck during one of the check (though it might be proctor system's issue), the other one has poor mic function. I'm still looking for better solutions.
2. How long you're supposed to wait for a live proctor before reconnecting.
Because today I've experienced too many times disconnection, one of the waiting time is 30mins with nobody showing up, and then I exited. But when I try to reconnect, the live proctor is online very soon. I'm not sure whether it's system stuck issue or we're supposed to wait longer.
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Hi, Rubi, I also had issues with exam rules while proctor checking. During first check, the proctor said laptop closed using external monitor was not permitted for the exam, I asked him to double check, and he asked his supervisor then replied still as not permitted. Then I continued with laptop only. Near end of checking, he mentioned there would be no break time, I said it's impossible. He mentioned according to "....Canadian... exam rule". I repeated again the exam I was going to take, he finally realized he was checking with a different exam rule.
Though his attitude was very nice and patient. For future online exam, I suggest to keep a good communication with proctor and check several times to confirm they're following the correct rule.
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Sorry to hear about the check-in process difficulties. Prometric proctors have a client practices document for each exam Prometric delivers which outlines the policies for the exam (such as the use of external monitors). NCARB has clearly outlined in our client practices document the updated break information as well as the ability for ARE candidates to have an external monitor setup.
As for your results, they are most definitely recorded. All exam results are recorded as you test for every administration as part of the exam delivery application. You will continue to see the "Awaiting Score" message as NCARB conducts the cut score process. Once a cut score is established, your results will be compared against the cut score, a grade will be posted, and your score report will become available.
NCARB expects to publish in early January more detailed timeline information about when the cut score for each division is expected to be released. The cut score process for each division requires 400 administrations. Once that number is achieved, the psychometricians pull the data and the process is completed in less than two weeks.
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