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Multiple Choice Exams: Important Instructions Exam Details

Miss Ai
13 Jun, 2024

Multiple Choice Exams: Important Instructions and Exam Details

The multiple-choice exam is delivered online and consists of 60 multiple-choice questions.

Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the multiple-choice exam.

The exam is proctored remotely via streaming audio, video, and screen-sharing feeds.

Results will be emailed 24 hours from the time that the exam is completed.

System Requirements to take the exam

Candidates should run the PSI Online Proctoring System Check to verify that their machine meets the technical requirements for taking a proctored exam.

The online proctored exam is taken on PSI’s proctoring platform “Bridge”, using the PSI Secure Browser (a web browser created to guarantee a secure exam delivery over a virtual connection).

PSI Secure Browser Download is made available to candidates at Exam Launch Time.

Candidates should review the Bridge FAQ Information, published by PSI, to prepare for the Secure Browser installation and be aware of how to resolve issues with the Installation/download or launch of their exam:

PSI Secure Browser FAQ (General)

PSI Secure Browser – Linux OS Troubleshooting

Candidates must provide their computer with:

Supported OS: Please review the System Requirements, published by PSI, in particular the supported Operating System Information.

All browsers are supported, however, PSI highly recommends using the latest version of Google Chrome for the best exam scheduling experience, and because the secure browser is Chrome-based and will give a more accurate experience.

One active monitor (either built-in or external) (NOTE: Dual Monitors are NOT supported)

Reliable internet access

Ensure others on the same internet connection are not performing activities that use excessive bandwidth (i.e. holding conference calls, streaming content, gaming, etc.)

A wired connection is often more stable and robust than a wireless connection

Turn off bandwidth-intensive services (e.g. file sync, dropbox, BitTorrent)

Microphone

Mac users may need to allow the PSI Secure Browser within their ‘System Preferences: Security & Privacy: Privacy’ settings for Microphone, Camera, Automation, and Input Monitoring.

Please check to make sure it is working before you start your exam session.

Webcam

Ensure the webcam is capable of being moved as you will have to pan your surroundings to check for potential violations of exam policy.

Mac users may need to allow the PSI Secure Browser within their ‘System Preferences: Security & Privacy: Privacy’ settings for Microphone, Camera, Automation, and Input Monitoring.

If you will be testing from an employer-provided ISP or will use an employer-provided machine, please ensure that streaming will be allowed using WebRTC.

To ensure a smooth exam experience, we recommend using personal devices without stringent security features, and on which you have the privileges needed to install applications and to end system processes’ and services.

We strongly advise test takers to avoid using work-provided devices for their exams, as this practice can result in technical challenges.

Although it is sometimes possible to initiate and access the exam on such devices, work devices often come with security features and work-related applications that can disrupt the exam software, causing technical complications.

Candidates are not allowed to have other applications or browser windows running except the one on which the Exam is being shown.