Internet-Based Assessment: Examinee Dos and Don'ts

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Internet-based Assessment

Examinee Dos and Don’ts

Version 4.2

Jun 04, 2020


Contents
Before Start of Exam................................................................................................................................ 3
Things ‘To Do’ ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Things ‘Not to Do’ ................................................................................................................................ 3
During Exam ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Things ‘To Do’ ...................................................................................................................................... 4


Things ‘Not to Do’ ................................................................................................................................ 4
Post Exam ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Things ‘To Do’ ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Things ‘Not to Do’ ................................................................................................................................ 5
Before Start of Exam
Things ‘To Do’
1. Do, seek your parent consent (in case you are minor) before taking the Assessment
as your video will be recorded from time to time during the exam duration
2. Do, read through the Examinee Instructions
3. Do read FAQs to help you through any exam setup and/or disruption
4. Do, check on the location from where you will take the entire exam –
a. Comfortable seating position, with ideally a wall or showcase behind you
b. Adequate brightness in the room
c. Light source facing you and away from camera
5. Do, check you have all required writing material (approved by exam body)
available with you
Note: NPAT will permit 2 sheets marked Page 1, 2, 3, 4 which will be shown to the
Camera before and at the end of the Assessment. As per the notepad instructions
6. Do check you have your laptop power charged and plugged in to power
7. Do, check system configuration to be minimum of –
a. Operating System : Windows 7, 10 and Ubuntu LINUX (14.1 and 16) version
b. RAM : 4GB of RAM
c. Processor : Intel Core i3 (or equivalent) and above
d. HDD : 100 MB of free space
e. Internet speed : minimum 2 mbps
f. Browser : Google chrome (for best experience).
8. Do, check you have the correct and valid credentials – Login ID and Password
9. Do, check proper working of
a. Internet connection (Do not use the bandwidth with other devices during
the test)
b. WebCam
c. Power supply (and if connected with UPS)
10. Do, disable Antivirus on the system to be used for Test-taking
11. Do “allow” permission for webcam from your browser settings ( Refer detailed
Examinee Instructions)
12. Do turn off / close all other application notifications, folders and files, background
processes running on your system that is to be used for Test-taking
13. Do, download and save the launcher on your system, at least 2 (two) hours in
advance of your Assessment time.
14. Do, maintain decorum and honor code as you would, while appearing for an
exam from a test center

Things ‘Not to Do’


1. Do not change the computer / laptop already tested by you and made ready
during Mock, for actual exam
2. Do not have anybody else present in the test taking room apart from yourself (as
Test-taker) – non compliance to this will lead to your disqualification
3. Do not share the internet bandwidth during course of the Exam
4. Do not move away from your computer and WebCam range during the entire
duration of the test
5. Do not have a light source behind you or at an angle that will cast any shadow
on your face
6. Do not have any other electronic device, equipment with you that has not been
explicitly approved by Examination body. (as per the notepad instructions)
During Exam
Things ‘To Do’
1. Do, Accept the Terms and Condition displayed on your Console
2. Do read and understand the Exam Instructions, Section Instructions and Question
level instructions
3. Do, focus on the activity to be performed on the screen to solve the question
being displayed
4. Do, Keep track of exam timer
5. Do, look for any onscreen messages and respond immediately as per the
message received
6. Do be aware, that any suspicion of malpractice or attempted use of unfair
means can lead to your disqualification

Things ‘Not to Do’


1. Do not cover the webcam at any point from start of examination till your
examination is submitted
2. Do not consume any breakfast/meal/snacks/beverage.
3. Do not cover or mask your face.
4. Do not change the seating posture.
5. Do not talk to anybody while taking the exam
6. Do not have anybody present with you while taking the exam
7. Do not use your mobile phone or any other communication device during the
course of examination
8. Do not take screenshots or video or photos of question to share with anyone or
on social media channels
9. Do not try to use any unfair means to gain advantage in the examination
10. Do not try to use any other application other than Launcher on the system
11. Do not Hit ‘X’ on top right corner to close the Launcher window
12. Do not leave the computer/examination ahead of allotted exam end time
13. Do not move around your seated position such that it obstructs a clear frontal
view of your full face
Post Exam
Things ‘To Do’
1. Do a manual submit of responses to questions by pressing ‘Submit’ button once
your have completed your paper
2. Do click on “Exit assessment” button on the console, to ensure successful
submission of the assessment and to close the browser.
3. Do “Right Shift+Esc” to Exit the Browser, if it takes more than 5 min. for the system
to close the browser on its own.
4. Do wait for the browser to close
5. Do Restart your computer to reverse all temporary system changes made for the
exam

Things ‘Not to Do’


1. Do Not try to re-take the Assessment unless specifically instructed to do so
2. Do not try to reach out to Helpdesk to know your score and result

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