On-screen exams can generally be sat remotely or at an exam centre. Recently, some on-screen written exams have only been available to sit in a test centre, whilst some have had limited availability for remote sittings. It is advisable to check the availability of remote sittings directly with the CII before making your choice.
There will not be a real, live person invigilating your exam. You will be recorded throughout your exam time by the PSI remote proctor system. There are various steps involved in setting up your exam to enable the system to accurately record both you and the environment that you are taking the exam in, these include:
Whether you are using a work or personal computer for the exam sitting, you will need to check it has everything you need to access the remote exam system. Review the minimum system operating requirements.
The CII now recommend not using a computer supplied by your employer because the system compatibility check does not check for firewall or background applications for potential security conflicts.
You will need a special browser to access your exam. Download the secure browser here before your exam date.
Further guidance on preparing your IT equipment for the remote on-screen written exam can be found on the CII website here.
The CII have produced some helpful videos that cover the questions candidates often have about sitting an exam by remote invigilation. You can find links to these below.
The CII has produced lots of really good guidance resources to help candidates to prepare for the remote invigilation experience. It is important that you read all the guidance provided by the CII to ensure you are set up correctly, before your exam date. The following links are essential reading to get you ready for the remote exam experience:
Multiple-choice question (MCQ) exams [R01 to R05]
How to prepare for your Multiple choice question (MCQ) exam by remote invigilation
If you are sitting a remote MCQ, there is an exam familiarisation demo that allows you to preview the platform to give an idea of how to navigate the system. You can try out the functionality, including the on-screen calculator. This example test is designed for all candidates and while there might be slight differences in layout it will give you a good idea of how to navigate and use the platform functionality. You can view this here.
On-screen written exams
How to prepare for your on-screen written exam by remote invigilation (cii.co.uk)
If you are sitting an on-screen remote written exam, there is an exam familiarisation demo that allows you to preview the platform to give an idea of how to navigate the system. You can try out the functionality, including the on-screen calculator. This example test is designed for all candidates and while there might be slight differences in layout it will give you a good idea of how to navigate and use the platform functionality. You can view this here.
By accessing the familiarisation link ahead of your exam, you can:
