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Test Center Requirements

Test Center requirements

General

  • Test Center must conform to local building, sanitation & health codes, as well as meet ADA requirements
  • Building and grounds must be clean and in good condition
  • Exits must be clearly marked and unobstructed
  • Fire extinguishers required and in working order, location well marked and easily accessible
  • Emergency exits must be clearly identified and clear of obstructions
  • First-Aid kits must be stocked and easily accessible
  • Restrooms must be located in the same building as the testing center
  • Restrooms must be clean, supplied with necessary items, and in working order
  • Adequate parking must be available near the testing center location

Test room physical space

  • Test room must be large enough to comfortably place testing stations and chairs
  • Testing terminals must be arranged so that an applicant cannot view a computer monitor at one of the other work stations. Partitions are required between each workstation
  • Test station table surface must be large enough to accommodate the monitor, keyboard, mouse pad and applicable testing materials. The minimum size is 42″ x 36″
  • Testing area must be located so candidate will not be disturbed by foot traffic, loud conversation or outside noise
  • Testing room shall be free from any other activity during testing sessions; during non-testing time, the testing room may be available for other uses

Test room environment

  • Testing area must be located in such a way so that no candidate will be disturbed by foot traffic, loud conversation or outside noise
  • Test station table surface must be large enough to accommodate the monitor, keyboard, mouse pad and applicable testing materials
  • Test room must be large enough to comfortably place testing stations and chairs
  • Testing terminals must be arranged so that an applicant cannot view a computer monitor at one of the other work stations. Partitions are required between each workstation
  • Testing room shall be free from any other activity during testing sessions; during non-testing time, the testing room may be available for other uses

Security and surveillance

  • Testing must take place in a separate room with a closable door
  • Proctor station and printer must be located outside of the testing room
  • Video surveillance system must provide constant surveillance during testing session and include a Digital video Recoding (DVR) system with 30-day retention
  • Testing room door must be lockable, restricting any unauthorised access
  • All testing material must be secured when not in use
  • The testing room may be used for other purposes when not being used for testing

Equipment and supplies

  • Copy machine or scanner to provide copies of candidate IDs and test eligibility documents
  • A locking file cabinet to secure test materials and candidate documents
  • 8 1/12x 11 printer paper to be issued to candidates, per published client policy, and Number 2 pencils
  • Disposable Earplugs or Noise Canceling Headphones must be offered to all candidates
  • Webcam located at Proctor Station to take a digital photo of candidates, per client policy
  • Audio-capable headsets for assessments containing audio files. Over-the-ear models required; must be able to wipe clean with an anti-bacterial cloth or provide disposable covers
  • Basic 4-function calculators