Prepare the exam location by removing your cell phone and other electronic devices, including internet-enabled watches or other wearable technology. Remove any papers, books, or other miscellaneous items. These items will be flagged as suspicious by Proctorio and may result in forfeiture of the exam.
A list of pre-approved items you may have during the exam is found here.
Ensure that your location is quiet and free of distractions from people and pets.
Have an additional light source ready if it is needed. Cameras may have difficulty recording images due to suboptimal light levels. Alternatively, try adjusting the height or angle of your webcam.
Get Ready!
Have your government-issued photo ID ready. A picture of your ID will be taken and sent to the PSC committee staff for verification.
Visit the restroom and attend to any pending responsibilities before beginning the exam. Leaving your computer during the exam period will be flagged as suspicious and may result in forfeiture of the exam.
Prepare Your Computer
Ensure your device is connected to a power source or has sufficient power available. Exams lost due to insufficient power may be forfeited, except for a total loss of electricity to the location.
Save and close all documents and any unnecessary programs, apps, or processes running in the background. Once you begin the exam, you will not be able to access your PSC modules or any other webpage.
Close all browser tabs and windows except for the one Chrome window you will use for the exam.
It is recommended that you restart your computer before proceeding to free up available memory (RAM).
