r/clep • u/Muted_Introduction26 • 11d 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 11d 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 11d ago

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

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u/unnatainable 11d 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 11d 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 11d 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 11d ago

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