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You have 1 attempt and 60 minutes to complete the exam. Do n…

You have 1 attempt and 60 minutes to complete the exam. Do not stop the exam once you have started it. The timer will keep running and you will be timed out. Exam Environment Requirements Do not turn off your camera or your microphone at any time once you open the exam. You are required to show me an official government issued photo i.d. You must sit at a desk or a table or use a similar stationary hard surface. Your desk and your surrounding area should be completely clear except for your computer. This is not an open book/open note exam. It must be clear of all items. Phones, headphones, headsets, ear buds, watches, additional computers/tablets, additional keyboards, smart speakers, and other electronic items must not be in the same room as you. Speakers, radios, TVs, other cameras, etc. must be turned off at all times. Look straight at your computer while taking the exam. I must be able to see you from your upper torso through the top of your head. Do not slip down in your chair. A 360-degree environment scan is required including but not limited to showing the area in front and behind your computer, to the left and right of you, above and below your desk and your complete desk area. The entire room, including all of the walls, you are testing in should be scanned. Do this slowly or the camera will blur. Monitor stand? Show me what’s under it and around it? Additional monitors on your desk? Show me what is behind them. Keyboard tray or separate keyboard? Show me what is in it/under it. Using a laptop? Show me what is under it. Only use one monitor. Any additional monitors must be turned off. ACC computer labs: You must sit at a computer facing the wall You must have at least one empty seat on either side of you All other exam environment directions and instructions apply Taking your exam in your bedroom or have piles of clothes/blankets around? Your bed must be made, and all blankets/sheets/clothing must lay flat on your bed and be neatly folded. Do not leave your desk or table for any reason once you start the exam process. No one should be in the room while you are taking the exam. Do not talk to anyone while taking the exam. Do not sit with a window behind you. If this is your only option, close all blinds and curtains behind you. Any window in front of you must be covered with closed blinds/curtains. Dress appropriately to take this exam. I am video and audio recording you. Your exam grade is not finalized until I review your exam video.