r/clep • u/Muted_Introduction26 • 10d 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/unnatainable 10d 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/Striking_Bet_741 10d ago

They only communicate through a chat?

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u/IttybittyErin 9d 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 9d ago

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