PrometricProUserGuide 3.1 1
PrometricProUserGuide 3.1 1
User Guide
Version 6.9
REVISED: October 2024
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Table of Contents
On Test Day 15
Check-in Process 16
Readiness 18
Environment and Candidate/Security Scans 19
During Your Test 20
Do’s 20
Dont’s 21
Getting Help During Your Exam 22
Keep In Mind 23
Confidentiality of Exam Content and Systems 24
Help and Support 25
Proprietary Information Notice
The information and data contained herein are proprietary and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed.
Prometric’s ProProctor online ProProctor gives you greater ProProctor support tools, such as
proctoring platform has two goals: flexibility to choose where to test, this User Guide, show you how to
one is to bring you a reliable, when to test, and how to test. It is a prepare for your test day so that
and valid way to test that is also reliable, convenient – yet secure – you’ll be less nervous when the time
convenient, the other is to make your testing experience. comes. We believe that the more
testing experience as stress free as you know about what to expect in
possible. advance, the more comfortable you
will feel testing remotely.
Where you see this symbol in the User Guide, it denotes a Where you see this symbol it denotes a procedure or
AI ONLY LIVE ONLY
procedure or requirement only found in a ProProctor AI requirement only found in a ProProctor Live exam.
exam.
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Regardless of the ProProctor version you will be using, your
testing space must meet the following requirements:
✓ Two tissues are permitted in your testing space
LIVE ONLY
If testing with ProProctor Live, you must allow the
second line
Proctor to inspect your tissues prior to the start of
✓ Your testing space must be indoors (walled), well lit, free from the exam.
background noise and disruptions. ✓ Your test sponsor may also require additional items to be
✓ No third party may be present in the room or enter the room for removed.
the duration of the exam. ✓ Your testing space must be set up to eliminate distractions and
✓ Your testing space and surrounding area must be free of pens, prevent outside viewing. This may mean covering windows and
paper, electronic devices, etc. No content that could potentially non-frosted glass doors.
provide an unfair advantage during your exam, including that ✓ If you are testing in public spaces such as offices or libraries.
posted on walls or within your immediate area, should be Walls should preferably be solid, if they are glass they should be
present during your exam. frosted and not transparent.
✓ For public space, there are no restrictions on monitor size.
Examinee Conduct
the exam.
🚫 Written notes, published materials, and other testing aids are
strictly prohibited.
🚫 Light clothing items removed for comfort such as sweaters, suit
jackets, scarves, etc., must be hung your chair, not placed in laps or
on the workstation desktop. Outerwear such as heavy coats, parkas,
raincoats, etc., is not permitted in the immediate testing area.
Internet Connection
5.0 Mbps or greater download speed
Organization-owned device
0.5 Mbps or greater upload speed
If you are using a device owned by an organization, you must have Please position your device where you can receive the strongest signal,
administrator rights/privileges to be able to install and configure a weak Wi-Fi connection may cause ProProctor to lose connection. For
ProProctor correctly. the best experience, please use an Ethernet cable to connect directly to
Firewalls and/or other security settings on organization-owned the router. If you are sharing your internet connection with other people,
devices may restrict your ability to launch the ProProctor App. Get help please ensure they are not streaming videos, music, or games, as this
preparing your device on our Knowledge Base. can have an adverse effect on your experience.
Not Supported
⚠ Mac OS Ventura 13.0 - 13.2.1
⚠ All versions below Mac OS Monterey 12.0
⚠ Chrome OS
⚠ Linux based distributions
⚠ Virtual machines
Please note
VPNs, firewalls, and anti-virus software can prevent you
from launching a ProProctor exam. Please ensure these
are all de-activated this Knowledge Base article on VPNs
provides further guidance on how to do this.
Important Information
If you’re using a Mac device and your test sponsor has enabled 4 When You Are Ready to Test
desktop recording, go to your OS Settings to allow ProProctor to
record your screen. For instructions, go to this Knowledge Base When you are comfortably sitting at your workstation launch
article. ProProctor. Enter your confirmation number and your last
name/surname. to launch your exam. You will then begin the
check-in process.
Pro Tip
Make sure you check that the image clearly shows your face, is
well lit and is not blurry, otherwise you will be prompted to retake
the photo.
3 ID Capture 4 ID Authentication
Next, you will be asked to take a photo of your government- If there are any concerns around the images not
LIVE ONLY
issued photo ID. Again, ensure you position your ID using the matching, a readiness agent will conduct a
guides on the screen then select the option to take the photo. manual check.
Important Information
You will still be able to proceed to your exam if you are unable
to get a match.
On Test Day
Your test sponsor may require you to perform a scan of your testing space
and a security scan.
Important Information
Do not have your laptop connected to a docking station anytime during
the setup of your exam. This can cause connectivity issues.
Have a clear, orderly, Sit in an upright position. Test alone for the entire Place your desktop /
and well-lit room or exam. laptop on table or desk.
workspace.
Don’t sit or Don’t have a Don’t have a Don’t have a Don’t use a
recline in a bed poorly lit room cluttered or person(s) or dual-monitor
or couch with or workspace. crowded room or pet(s) present at configuration to
computer on workspace. any time in your take exam.
your lap. testing space
Your Exam
There are no Proctors monitoring you and no chat
AI ONLY
support during your exam. If you experience technical
issues during a ProProctor AI exam, you will need to exit the
ProProctor application and visit go.prometric.com/chat for support.