What is testing center like??

[bjord146]

Hi,
Im wondering what the testing center is specifically like. Do they set you in a separate room with the computer and close the door? Do they place you at a noisy row of desks that are somewhat isolated? Or is it something else. Thanks, Brad

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[SuperC]

I am not sure if each center is different, but there is a row of partitioned work area with a computer and headphones that are used for muffling the noise. You can hear other people moving, the hum of the computers, ect. You will get a pencil, a couple of sheets of paper and thats it.

-C

 

[EmanUT]

Same for me. There were ~12 comps in the room. You have your own workspace and can wear provided earphones. We got 2 pencils and a packet of pink scratch paper. There is very little traffic in/out of the room and it is monitored closely. All the people in the room are taking exams, so the noise level is very low.

 

[jlo26]

Make sure you dont rip the paper, because I accidently ripped it and they thought i was using it for the ANGLES. Cameras are all around you, with you in a cubicle beside other test takers taking different tests. Its a real nice and quiet environment, you wont even notice that there are other people in the room once you get the dat started. Good luck.

 

[DDS:)]

Hi,
Im wondering what the testing center is specifically like. Do they set you in a separate room with the computer and close the door? Do they place you at a noisy row of desks that are somewhat isolated? Or is it something else. Thanks, Brad

Go visit urself before the testing date, so u know hows the setting.

 

[Fariba]

Go visit urself before the testing date, so u know hows the setting.

I couldn't agree more. In fact, maybe visit it a few times and get comfortable with everything. And dont just go in and out... take a half hour (Around the time when you plan to take your exam) and stay there.

You never know... there may be a train station or helicopter landing area nearby that you may not have even known about! You probably think I am joking... sadly, I'm not.

When I took my exam two years ago in Chicago they were shooting for the movie "Batman Returns." At one point I actually looked up to the ceiling and had to laugh. And if your wondering... the earplugs just didnt cut it. Funny part is... when my exam was over, I didnt hear a sound!

-True Story-

 

[Smile786]

Wow. That's just terrible, Fariba. Thanks, girl. I will make sure I check the test center a couple of times before the real thing.

 

[coral2005]

When I took the test, there was something going on in the office next to the testing center. It was kind of like in an office building, and I could hear people from the office next door on their lunch break or something. They were so loud!! I could hear them laughing and talking throughout most of my test. The headphones didn't drown that out at all.

It was really really annoying.

 

[Mackerel]

I heard there is a microwave in the room so is it true that I can rush through some sections so I can savor a hot pocket during the exam?

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