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You will NOT be completely registered for your examination until you complete Steps #1 and #2 listed below.

REMINDER:  We ONLY accept identification documents issued by an entity of the United States government and International Passports written in English.  We DO NOT ACCEPT any other identification documents issued by foreign governments.  DO NOT PROCEED unless you can comply with this requirement.  If you can comply, please complete Steps #1 and #2 below.  If you cannot comply with the identification requirements, please send an e-mail to vec@kl7aa.org to let us know you need to cancel your examination reservation.

Step 1: Pay for your session seat – CLICK HERE

Step 2: Complete your exam agreement form – CLICK HERE

Reschedule Your Examination:  There are no refunds for exams, however, you may reschedule your examination to a later date.  We ask that you do this at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled exam time.  Click HERE to reschedule your exam.

The information shown below is for REMOTE EXAMINATIONS ONLY …. IF YOU ARE TAKING A REMOTE EXAM, PLEASE READ ON.  IF YOU ARE TAKING AN IN-PERSON EXAMINATION YOU ARE DONE.

 

ZOOM SESSION LINK: Here is the link to join the Zoom session when it is time for your exam

Note:  You should expect a telephone call from the Lead VE on your exam session on the day of exam sometime prior to your scheduled exam time.  PLEASE EXPECT THAT CALL.  The purpose will be to do a quick dry run with you to make sure all technical issues are resolved before exam time.  If you do not receive that phone call, simply join the Zoom session 15 minutes prior to scheduled examination time.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

FULLY REMOTE EXAMS

To be eligible for a FULLY REMOTE examination, you must have the following:

    1. A reliable internet connection, suitable to adequately run two video feeds and one audio feed via Zoom.
    2. One computer with a web browser and a web camera that allows us to view your head, face, and shoulders clearly, to be seen at all times during the examination. This same computer must have a microphone that allows the VE team to hear all sounds within the testing environment.   iPads will NOT work for this purpose!
    3. Another computer with a web camera, a smartphone with a web camera, or any other device that can connect to a Zoom session with a camera. A 2nd camera attached to your primary computer will NOT work for this
      Ideal 2nd camera placement

      purpose!  This camera must be positioned in such a way to allow the VE team to see your hands, workspace, work (on scratch paper and/or calculator) and the computer monitor that is being used to display the examination.  See the image to the right for an example of ideal camera placement.

    4. A current installation of Zoom.
    5. A quiet room to complete the exam, free from distractions or interruptions. You MUST be the only person in the room during the exam. No one is permitted to enter the room while the examination is in progress.

Our process to administer your FULLY REMOTED exam on exam day is as follows (NOTE: You will likely receive a call the day of your exam from the Lead VE sometime before your scheduled session.  Please expect a call from a number you may not be familiar with.):

    1. You must be at a table/desk with the computer you will take the examination with. Only one display/monitor can be connected during the examination.  Clear your desk/testing area of all unnecessary materials such as notebooks, papers, and general clutter.  
    2. You must be alone in the room for the duration of the examination. Please understand that no one can enter the room while the examination is taking place.
    3. You may not leave the room until your examination is complete.
    4. You should join the Zoom conference approximately 10 minutes prior to scheduled exam time unless otherwise instructed by your Lead VE.
    5. Once connected to the video conference and prior to the start of the examination, we will ask you to swing your second camera around the entire room (360 degrees).  You must also show the floor and ceiling in the vicinity of where you will be seated during the examination.
    6. You must present a U.S. government-Issued photo ID (federal, state, tribal, or similar).  If you were sent a DocuSign package, you must present the same identification included in that package.
    7. You will be provided a web link by the Lead VE to access our examination platform. The Lead VE will provide additional information to help you access the exam.
    8. You may not wear a smartwatch or headphones, or use a smartphone, computer, tablet, or similar device during the examination. You may only use a smartphone as a second camera.
    9. If you will be using a calculator, you must clear the memory and show the VE team the keystrokes you enter to clear the memory on the calculator. The VE team must be satisfied this requirement has been met or the calculator may not be used. You may NOT use a calculator on your computer; it must be a separate, stand-alone calculator.
    10. You may use a blank scratch sheet of paper.  You must show the front and back of the sheet of paper to the examination team prior to starting your examination.
    11. During the examination, your cameras must clearly show:
      a. Your head and shoulders,
         b. Your computer monitor/laptop screen, and
         c.  Your work area, hands, keyboard, and mouse.
    12. Just before the examination starts, the Lead VE team will instruct you to remain in full view of the cameras for the duration of the examination. The examination cannot be voluntarily stopped and restarted.
    13. The Lead VE will ensure that you understand that if you are found to be looking around at another part of their room and away from your workspace, the examination will be immediately terminated and rendered void.
    14. The Lead VE will instruct you that if your internet connection video connection drops, you must remain seated until the VE team resolves the issue at hand. The same shall apply if you somehow have an issue with the examination software and the examination suddenly stops. Should your internet connection not be restored, the Lead VE will immediately establish a telephone connection with you and work with you to solve the problem.
    15. You will be provided the results of the examination immediately.
    16. If you take and pass the Technician or General Examination, you will be offered the opportunity to attempt the next level of examination if you have prepared for it.

PROCTORED EXAMS

To be eligible for a PROCTORED examination, you must have the following:

    1. A reliable internet connection, suitable to adequately run one video/audio feed via Zoom.
    2. One computer with a web browser and a web camera that allows us to view your head, face, and shoulders clearly, to be seen at all times during the examination. This same computer must have a microphone that allows the VE team to hear all sounds within the testing environment.
    3. A current installation of Zoom.
    4. A quiet room to complete the exam, free from distractions or interruptions. You, the Proctor, and other examinees actively participating in examinations MUST be the only people in the room during the exam. No one is permitted to enter the room while the examination is in progress.

Our process to administer your PROCTORED exam on exam day is as follows (NOTE: You will likely receive a call the day of your exam from the Lead VE sometime before your scheduled session.  Please expect a call from a number you may not be familiar with.):

    1. You must be at a table/desk with the computer you will take the examination with. Only one display/monitor can be connected during the examination.  Clear your desk/testing area of all unnecessary materials such as notebooks, papers, and general clutter.  
    2. Only you, your Proctor, and other examinees actively participating in examinations may be in the room for the duration of the examination. Please understand that no one can enter the room while the examination is taking place.
    3. You may not leave the room until your examination is complete.
    4. You should join the Zoom conference approximately 10 minutes prior to scheduled exam time unless otherwise instructed by your Lead VE.
    5. You must present a U.S. government-Issued photo ID (federal, state, tribal, or similar).  If you were sent a DocuSign package, you must present the same identification included in that package.
    6. You will be provided a web link by the Lead VE to access our examination platform. The Lead VE will provide additional information to help you access the exam.
    7. You may not wear a smartwatch or headphones, or use a smartphone, computer, tablet, or similar device during the examination. 
    8. If you will be using a calculator, you must clear the memory and show the Proctor the keystrokes you enter to clear the memory on the calculator. The VE team must be satisfied this requirement has been met or the calculator may not be used. You may NOT use a calculator on your computer; it must be a separate, stand-alone calculator.
    9. You may use a blank scratch sheet of paper.  You must show the front and back of the sheet of paper to the Proctor prior to starting your examination.
    10. During the examination, your camera must clearly show your head and shoulders.
    11. Just before the examination starts, the Lead VE team will instruct you to remain in full view of the cameras for the duration of the examination. The examination cannot be voluntarily stopped and restarted.
    12. The Lead VE will ensure that you understand that if you are found to be looking around at another part of their room and away from your workspace, the examination will be immediately terminated and rendered void.
    13. The Lead VE will instruct you that if your internet connection video connection drops, you must remain seated until the VE team resolves the issue at hand. The same shall apply if you somehow have an issue with the examination software and the examination suddenly stops. Should your internet connection not be restored, the Lead VE will immediately establish a telephone connection with your proctor and work to solve the problem.
    14. You will be provided the results of the examination immediately.
    15. If you take and pass the Technician or General Examination, you will be offered the opportunity to attempt the next level of examination if you have prepared for it.

Thank you for respecting our process and we wish you the very best of luck on your examination.

Sincerely,

Anchorage ARC VEC