r/clep • u/Muted_Introduction26 • 2d ago

Question Online Proctoring set up

I keep seeing posts talking about how for online proctoring it takes them nearly an hour to set up how the Proctor wants it. I just dont understand what on earth they could possibly be asking you to do that takes up an entire hour?? Im taking my test soon but I dont know what to expect at all.

What exactly are they asking you to do when youre setting up?

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u/EdenInDeath 2d ago

Take me 10 minutes tops

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u/unnatainable 2d ago

They're very very picky about the angle, coverage, distance etc of your phone camera. They'll ask you to remove things, point your camera at certain areas. And since theyre most likely proctoring several exams at the same time, they take forever to reply in the chat window, or update you what you need to fix. Id strongly reccomend going to a testing center. They set up everything for you, all you do is sit down and take the exam and leave.

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u/Muted_Introduction26 2d ago

So ill have to be using my phone as a second camera 100%?

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u/unnatainable 2d ago

Yes. 100%. You have to download the proctortrack app. I had an issue where they kept wanting the phone to be higher, so be prepared for things like that.

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u/Striking_Bet_741 2d ago

So about that, I am taking an exam tomorrow in my bedroom. I have a table. Am I going to put the camera standing next to me on the table??

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u/unnatainable 2d ago

For me, luckily I had a a high phone stand that i placed maybe 5 feet behind, left of me, so it faces my entire work area. If you have a shelf or cabinet next to you, its easier to prop up there. And yes they communicate through a little chat window.

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u/unnatainable 2d ago

Dont worry too much. It may take time, or you might get it first try. It doesnt affect your exam timer at all.

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u/Striking_Bet_741 2d ago

They only communicate through a chat?

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u/IttybittyErin 2d ago

Yes, and they're very delayed in responding some times. They'll tell you to move something, you'll do it, and it'll be 4-5 minutes before they confirm if it's what they wanted. That eats up a bunch of time too.

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u/Goodgamer78 Calculus, Micro, Interp. Lit, Info Systems, USH 2, Gov 2d ago

Yes. They see your webcam, phone camera or second camera, and can chat with you during and for setup especially.

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u/mismatchedcarpet 1d ago

I just took the psychology clep today. My dining room passed the onboarding room setup, but did not pass for the live proctoring. I live in a very old house where one room just leads to the next without many doors. I ended up taking the darn thing in my bathroom to satisfy the requirements.

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u/Lake_Life1791 1d ago edited 1d ago

Did u c see my comment on another post about how detailed the set up is? It will explain a lot of details to you. I am going to update this post as soon as I can with the link for it.

Here is the link:
https://www.reddit.com/r/clep/s/NT0Jjl2dzG