2020

Candidate  Manual  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

Index  

1. Introduction  ......................................................................................................................  2  
2. Minimum  Requirements  ...................................................................................................  2  
3. Installing  the  SUMADI  App  ................................................................................................  3  
4. Opening  the  SUMADI  App  .................................................................................................  5  
5. Menu  Options  ...................................................................................................................  6  
6. Student  Guide  ...................................................................................................................  6  
I. Creating  a  Facial  Profile  .................................................................................................  6  
II. Starting  your  test  with  SUMADI  ....................................................................................  8  
7. General  Test  Information  ...................................................................................................  10  

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1. Introduction  
Sumadi™     is     an     innovative     cloud-­‐-­‐ -­‐ based     platform     that     provides     Remote     Proctoring  
through   data   analysis   such   as   facial   recognition,   browser   monitoring   and   typing  
patterns.  

Integration   with   Cambridge   Metrica   for   Linguaskill   tests   was   developed   to   bring  
candidates   the   benefit   of   secure   remote   test   invigilation   with   real-­‐-­‐ -­‐ time   feedback   on  
any  suspicious  behaviour.  

This  document  lays  out  important  information  and  steps  to  be  taken  to  successfully  
launch   Linguaskill   via   Sumadi™   and   remotely   comply   with   the   necessary   test   security  
measures.  
 

Please  read  through  all  the  instructions  before  starting  your  test  and,  if  possible,  
print  out  any  pertinent  information  to  refer  to  during  the  installation  and  test  set-­‐-­‐ -­‐  
up   process.   The   use   of   a   double   screen   once   the   test   has   started   will   be   reported  
as  Suspicious  Behaviour  and  may  invalidate  your  test.  

 
2. Minimum  Requirements  
 
ATTENTION:  Tablets  and  mobile  phones  are  not  acceptable  and  will  not  run  the  test  
 
Candidates  are  responsible  for  self-­‐-­‐ -­‐ testing  the  functionality  of  the  system  
I. Windows  8  or  above  
II. Webcam  
III. At  least  512kbps  internet  speed  
IV. At  least  a  13”  screen  with  a  minimum  resolution  of  1280px  x  720px  
V. SUMADI  App  installed.  
VI. Google  Chrome  Browser  
 
• Check  your  system  here  
• Check  your  headphones  and  microphone  at  any  time  here  

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3. Installing  the  SUMADI  App  
 
To  install  the  SUMADI  App  and  do  your  test  you  will  need  to  use  Chrome.  If  you  do  not  already  
use  this  browser,  please  download  it  here.  Once  you  have  opened  Chrome,  follow  the  link  
provided  with  the  confirmation  of  enrolment  to  download  the  SUMADI  App.  
 
As   you   can   see   below,   you   will   be   prompted   to   download   the   App   based   on   your   Operating  
System  
 
 

 
To  download  the  App:  
1. Select  the  button  with  your  Operating  System  and  choose  the  location  of  
your  download  when  prompted  
 
2. Once  the  download  has  started,  in  the  bottom  left  hand  corner  of  your  
browser,  click  on  the  installer  arrow  and  select  Keep  

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3. Should  you  see  a  Windows  Defender  notification  (for  Windows  OS  only),   click  
More  Info  and  Run  Anyway  
 

4. Once  all  the  above  is  done  the  App  will  install  
 
5. Once  the  App  is  installed,  go  to  your  download  location  and  click  on  it.  This  will  
create  a  shortcut  on  your  desktop  that,  when  accessed,  will  automatically  open  
the   Cambridge   Assessment   Test   Portal   page.   Make   sure   your   computer’s  
volume  is  on  HIGH  before  you  open  the  App.  

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4. Opening  the  SUMADI   App  
Candidates   must   close   and   restart   computers   before   logging   into   the   proctored   test  
environment.  All  other  programs  and/or  windows  on  the  testing  computer  MUST  be   closed  
prior  to  logging  into  the  proctored  test  environment  and  must  remain  closed  until  the  test  is  
completed.  
 

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When  you  open  the  SUMADI  shortcut  on  your  desktop  the  Cambridge  Assessment  Test  Portal  
page  will  automatically  appear.  Input  the  “Institution  ID”  and  Submit.  
 
Once  accepted  you’ll  be  on  the  Cambridge  Assessment  platform.  Input  your  “Entry  Code”  for  
the  module  you  would  like  to  start  with  –  Reading  and  Listening,  Speaking  or  Writing  –  and  
click  OK.  The  Entry  Codes  were  provided  with  your  confirmation  of  Enrolment.  You  should  
have  these  next  to  you,  on  your  desk.  

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5. Menu  Options  
In  the  top  left-­‐-­‐ -­‐ hand  corner,  you  will  find  a  Menu  with  two  options:  
1. Home:  this  will  take  you  to  the  Main  Page  before  activating  SUMADI.  

 
2. Exit:  This  option  will  close  the  programme  completely.  
 

6. Student  Guide  
I. Creating  a  Facial  Profile  
1. After  entering  your  code  and  clicking  on  the  module  you  are  taking  you  will  be  
prompted  to  provide  your  personal  details.  You  will  be  asked  to  do  this  at  the  
start  of  every  module.  Please  ensure  that  your  Name,  Email   and  Telephone  
Number  are  exactly  the  same  each  time  you  do  this  or  you  will  not  receive  a  
collated  report.  
2. If  it  is  your  first  time  using  SUMADI,  you’ll  be  asked  to  create  your  Facial  Profile.  
Click  on  the  first  profile,  make  sure  you  start  from  left  to  right,  position  yourself  
correctly  and  select  Take  Photo  –  as  is  shown  below.  

 
3. Once   this   step   is   completed   successfully,   you   will   receive   a   confirmation  
message.  

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4. To  save  your  profile,  click   Next.  
 
 
 
 
 
Note:  You  will  only  be  asked  to  create  a  Facial  Profile  the  first  time  you  use  SUMADI.  

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II. Starting  your  test  with  SUMADI  
If  you  have  already  created  a  Facial  Profile  open  the  SUMADI  App,  input  the  Entry  Code  
for  the  module  you  want  to  sit  and  provide  your  personal  details  as  described  before.  
After  this:  
1) You  will  be  directed  to  the  SUMADI  assistant  where  you  will  be  asked  to  verify  
your  facial  profile.  Click  on  Verify  to  do  this.  If  Facial  Profiles  differ,  you  will  not  
be  allowed  to  proceed  to  the  test.  
 
2) If  Verification  is  successful,  click  on  Next.  

 
 
3. Checking  System  Requirements.  Make  sure  your  camera  is  on  and  that  your  
SUMADI  App  is  up  to  date;  if  you  get  any  warnings,  resolve  the  issues  and  click  
on  Verify  to  check  the  system  again.  

 
 
4. Check  the  box  to  accept  the  test  Rules  and  Regulations.  
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5. Press  Send  to  proceed  to  the  test.  

 
 
6. During  the  test  you  will  be  able  to  see  your  video  feed.  These  images  will  be  used  to  
analyse  your  behaviour  during  the  test.  You  can  hide  the  video  if  you  want.  

 
 
 
ATTENTION:  If  you  use  another  screen,  window  or  app  that  is  not  SUMADI  during  the  test,  
you  will  be  shown  a  full  screen  warning.  Loss  of  focus,  irregular  movement  and  typing  patterns  
will  also  be  reported.  Time  will  not  stop  counting  if  any  of  these  situations  occur.  

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7. General  Test  Information  
 
• Always  use  the  SUMADI  shortcut  to  open  your  test.  
 
• Watch  all  the  tutorials  before   launching  SUMADI  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Reading  &Listening,  Writing  and  
Speaking.  If  you  try  to  watch  a  tutorial  after  the  App  has  been  launched,  you  may  not  
be  able  to  complete  your  test.  
 
• When  the  Candidate  Information  Screen  appears,  you  must  complete  the  mandatory  
fields,  which  are  indicated  with  an  asterisk.  Please  note,  it  is  vital  that  you  enter  the  
same  telephone  number  and  email  address  each  time  so  that  the  system  can  link  
accounts  and  produce  a  multi-­‐-­‐ -­‐ skill  Test  Report  Form.  
 
• When  prompted  to  insert  a  Candidate  ID,  just  type  your  National  ID  number  (Cédula)  
 
• When  you  are  ready  to  start  the  test,  click  on  “Open”.  
 
• If  you  can’t  see  an  obvious  button  to  move  on  to  the  next  stage,  always  check  for  an  
arrow  in  the  bottom  right-­‐-­‐ -­‐ hand  corner  of  the  screen.  
 
• For  the  Reading  and  Listening  test,  the  Sound  check  screen  will  appear.  This  gives  
you  the  chance  to  check  the  audio  is  working  before  the  test  begins.  
 
• For  the  Speaking  test,  the  sound  and  microphone  check  will  appear.  
 
• Once  the  sound  check  has  been  completed,  you  can  click  on  the  right  arrow  in  
the  bottom  right  of  the  screen  to  continue.  
 
• The  introduction  text  for  the  selected  exam  will  then  display.  Once  you  have  read  
it,  click  on  the  right  arrow  in  the  bottom  right  hand  corner  to  continue.  
 
• When  the  test  is  completed,  the  test  will  update  to  show  “Completed”  on  the  Home  
page.   The   timeline   for   the   test   will   also   show   the   test   has   now   finished.   You   can  
now  log  out.  

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