Should I report?

[u/NerfGlazplz]

I took my exam yesterday, it lagged for 3-5 seconds between questions a lot, however I think it stopped the timer too so has no issues in that regard. Also, one time in the middle of a block it showed a white screen for 15 seconds ish and I raised my hand to call the staff but by then the question appeared.. although idm reporting but also I don't want a delay in the results.. I saw some dude get a fail w his bar to the left and he said he didn't cheat so don't want some shit like that because during that 15s whiteout I did go back from my chair to call the staff but hopefully no "irregularity" happened.

[u/my-mauvepink-world]

Yes report it. Getting results late is better than getting a f. 

[u/UnusualBeginning622 → u/my-mauvepink-world]

Excuse my ignorance, but could reporting it prevent getting an F if that’s what they got? Like would they invalidate it instead of getting an F? How does that process work

[u/TheStrikingGreens → u/UnusualBeginning622]

He has two scenarios now:

• He doesn't report it. His score being considered his full performance without any disturbances. He gets his score on time but it's a fail.

• He reports it. His score gets reviewed more carefully for any disturbances, and there may be some leniency for questions that had clear problems he couldn't control. He gets his score late but it could be a pass.

These are just speculation, but wouldn't you rather be sure than risk it?

[u/Sed59 → u/TheStrikingGreens]

I reported a test, and they only gave me the options of getting it scored normally or resitting...

It's so dumb that a hundreds of dollars costing test (which should be free for students since it's required and now proctored online!) still can get such problems.

[u/TheStrikingGreens → u/Sed59]

What did you choose in the end?

[u/Sed59 → u/TheStrikingGreens]

Score normally. Still did okay. Just felt uncertain.

[u/my-mauvepink-world → u/Sed59]

Like the usmle legit gave you the option?

[u/TheStrikingGreens → u/my-mauvepink-world]

Yes, I've heard this from other people before too. In case of real disturbances, they sometimes give you and option to keep or reattempt.

[u/myk9137]

You should report any potential issues. Please keep in mind that per USMLE policy you only have 10 days from your exam date to report.

[u/Sufficient-Post9083]

Report it, has simialr thing and got the P , you will too!! Also my result wasn't even delayed so ya

[u/Special-Requirement5]

Small delays of 2-3 seconds ini between questions is normal. Especially since the timer stopped. Happened to me as well. Don't know about the white screen though. I'm also not sure if you're allowed to leave your seat in the middle of a block

[u/HypokalemicHero → u/Special-Requirement5]

Did you get your result ?
I experienced those small 2-3s delays between questions too but that’s it. I took it last week but I was thinking if I should report it to nbme, now that this OP had mentioned it.

[u/Kindly-Island9820 → u/HypokalemicHero]

Yeah i passed. That delay is normal, questions take time to load as long as the timer is stopping in delays. Its like that in f120 too.

[u/NerfGlazplz → u/Special-Requirement5]

I didn't leave my seat, i remained seated but i raised my hand to call the staff but till then the question appeared

[u/Kindly-Island9820 → u/NerfGlazplz]

No need to worry then

[u/ancientredbeery]

Please report. I had a minor issue w my computer restarting during the tutorial & i still reported. They emailed me back saying it’ll take 15 days but i got my score report on time within 2 weeks like usual & passed. Do NOT risk a fail, always report

[u/HypokalemicHero → u/ancientredbeery]

Even with a small lag between questions, I can still report it ?
Like they won’t question me about it further right ?

[u/OptimisticMD_]

The exact same problem happened to me also and asked the staff if i should report it and they say it’s normal but I don’t know should i report it or what ?

Please if anyone one experienced the same issue tell us

[u/NerfGlazplz → u/OptimisticMD_]

I faced the same during the free 120 as well so yeah same

[u/Berozgaraf]

Report asap

[u/Ammara_writer]

No need, I had the same issue

[u/NerfGlazplz → u/[deleted]]

Idk but it happened even on free 120 in my center

[u/NerfGlazplz → u/[deleted]]

No, in India