This document provides guidelines for examinees taking an internet-based assessment. It outlines things to do and not do before, during, and after the exam. Before the exam, examinees should ensure their computer meets requirements, check equipment, and prepare the testing environment. During the exam, they should focus on the questions and follow all instructions. After completing the exam, examinees should submit their responses and exit the assessment properly. They are advised not to try to retake the exam or contact support about results without permission.
This document provides guidelines for examinees taking an internet-based assessment. It outlines things to do and not do before, during, and after the exam. Before the exam, examinees should ensure their computer meets requirements, check equipment, and prepare the testing environment. During the exam, they should focus on the questions and follow all instructions. After completing the exam, examinees should submit their responses and exit the assessment properly. They are advised not to try to retake the exam or contact support about results without permission.
This document provides guidelines for examinees taking an internet-based assessment. It outlines things to do and not do before, during, and after the exam. Before the exam, examinees should ensure their computer meets requirements, check equipment, and prepare the testing environment. During the exam, they should focus on the questions and follow all instructions. After completing the exam, examinees should submit their responses and exit the assessment properly. They are advised not to try to retake the exam or contact support about results without permission.
This document provides guidelines for examinees taking an internet-based assessment. It outlines things to do and not do before, during, and after the exam. Before the exam, examinees should ensure their computer meets requirements, check equipment, and prepare the testing environment. During the exam, they should focus on the questions and follow all instructions. After completing the exam, examinees should submit their responses and exit the assessment properly. They are advised not to try to retake the exam or contact support about results without permission.
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