{"id":5777,"date":"2024-10-25T12:05:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T12:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.ccocert.org\/?p=5777"},"modified":"2024-10-25T12:06:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T12:06:30","slug":"dos-and-donts-best-practices-for-test-takers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.ccocert.org\/en\/dos-and-donts-best-practices-for-test-takers\/","title":{"rendered":"Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts: Best Practices for Test Takers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Default Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;cb28b47e-8f6d-400e-aabd-a1a7f85e517f&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Default Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;89d2376b-7a54-4b44-85ab-1b6985292ce3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Section Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;cec4f1ec-7974-41b3-a65a-fa21e56ce12e&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts: Best Practices for Test Takers<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/staging.ccocert.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Test-Taker-on-Laptop.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Test Taker on Laptop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Normal Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6913db63-929e-4a26-96f5-1347169aef64&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Normal Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;67baa504-1efc-4dd0-823c-8843df2bdbb0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><em>A list of best practices for CCO test takers<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>August 19, 2024<\/em>\u2014CCO offers more options with more flexibility in taking written exams than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>While the new exam delivery modalities are designed to ensure fair and valid<br \/>test results for all candidates, CCO has recently seen a number of incidents resulting in invalidations of written exams.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates taking written exams on every platform \u2013 Online Proctored Testing (OPT), Test Center Testing (TCT) and Event Online Testing (EOT) \u2013 agree to video and audio recording of the exams in addition to the AI and proctor monitoring used, depending on the platform. These recordings enable CCO to review exams for misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, video surveillance has shown violations of policies and procedures, jeopardizing the integrity of some test administrations.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of these reviews, CCO has been forced to invalidate nearly 100 exams in the past three months.<\/p>\n<p>The Program Integrity Team (PIT) investigates whenever candidates do something to invalidate their tests \u2013 many times that is because they did not do something as simple as follow the on-screen instructions. To help candidates avoid having to retake exams, CCO is providing the following best practices and things to avoid while testing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DO<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read and follow all on-screen instructions<\/li>\n<li>Stay visible on camera for the duration of the exam<\/li>\n<li>Keep your testing area clear<\/li>\n<li>Remain in the testing room<\/li>\n<li>Use a whiteboard if you want (Candidates are permitted to have an 8\u00bd-inch by 11-inch whiteboard, which must be erased before and after the exam)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DON\u2019T<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use unauthorized material, including physical calculator, pen\/paper, cellphone, paper notes or posters\/ whiteboards with info on the wall<\/li>\n<li>Use computer tools such as digital calculator (other than what is available in the exam)<\/li>\n<li>Take unauthorized breaks (no breaks permitted)<\/li>\n<li>Frequently look off screen<\/li>\n<li>Wear hats, earbuds, or headphones<\/li>\n<li>Allow unauthorized individuals in the testing room<\/li>\n<li>Read aloud questions or answers<\/li>\n<li>Wear a smartwatch<\/li>\n<li>Be off-camera (intentionally lean back\/ to the side)<\/li>\n<li>Cover or turn off the camera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CCO must enforce exam security rules to ensure the integrity and fairness of our exams, so we have extensive measures in place to catch those who try to skirt the system. 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