Photo ID

A legal photo ID will need to be shown on camera to the VE Team.

For examines over 18, the VE Team will only accept driver’s licenses, passports, or any government-issued ID.

Under-18 students may show any of the above items, or a student shows a school ID or report card, and a legal guardian presents a photo ID.

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If an applicant is under the age of 13, additional documentation is required. Please download and complete this COPPA form and email it to  coppa@examtools.org ****************************

Exam Room

To ensure the integrity of the test environment. Be sure you can take the exam uninterrupted.

1. No additional people in the exam room. Inform other family members to not enter the room during your exam.

2. Clear your room of all non-exam materials, notes, books, posters, or items that might aid in testing. You may have one (1) sheet of blank paper, and one (1) pen or pencil.

3. Clear your exam table and floor of ALL items within reach or view that would raise suspicions, such as papers (except as allowed in item 2. above), sticky notes, electronic items, headphones, or other items unnecessary for your exam. Please remove any wearable technology, such as Google glasses, Smart Watches, etc.

4. Additional computer screens and TVs in your field of vision need to be covered or turned around.

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Second Device

Have a fully charged cell phone/tablet ready to join the same Zoom meeting. This device will be used to scan your test environment at the request of your VE team. Following the 360-degree view, you will be asked to place the device nearby to observe the exam

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Computer / Phone

To ensure the integrity of the test delivery system. Be sure your computer can handle these parameters.

1. You must have a computer with a webcam, microphone, and speakers. Occasionally, an additional device may be needed if technology issues prevent your computer from being used. MacOS/Linux require that you grant security and privacy permissions allowing Zoom to record before your screen can be shared.

2. Your computer must be connected to reliable internet service. An interrupted internet connection can void your exam session.

3. To expedite your session, you are asked to download and test-run Zoom on your computer and phone well in advance of your test session. You will receive your Zoom meeting invitation by email just prior to your exam. Watch for your email invitation approximately 15 – 20 minutes before your test!

4. Headsets / Earbuds / Headphones/ Smart Watches / Smart Eyewear / Physical Calculators are not allowed. OPTIONALLY, an on-screen calculator can be utilized to perform calculations.

5. Terminate/Close non-essential applications. These include but are not limited to: Mail, Chat, Alerts, Bluetooth Devices, Virtual Screens, Team Viewer, Steam, Remote Desktops, Discord, or Messaging. Only your web browser, Zoom, and calculator may be active. Your VE team will ask to view the “Show Hidden Icons” caret on your taskbar to see other running applications in your System Tray.

6. Verify your laptop and/or phone is plugged in or fully charged.

7. No Virtual Backgrounds may be applied to your Zoom video feed.

8. You are allowed to use an on-screen calculator during your exam. 

9. You will be asked to sign exam documents electronically following your exam.

10. The exam session may be terminated for non-compliance with instructions.