CLEP (College Level Examination Program)

Students interested in taking a CLEP exam with remote proctoring must be either:

• 13 years old or older, except for Illinois residents who must be 18 years or older.

• Located in the U.S. (excludes U.S. territories) or be DANTES-funded

Computer

• Must be a PC desktop or laptop computer. No Macs, tablets, Chromebooks, or mobile devices permitted.
  • Use Windows operating system version 10 or version 11.
• Must use Chrome browser, version 100.0 or higher.
• Multiple monitors or dual screens aren't permitted.
  • Additional monitors must be removed from the test area.
• Make sure the computer you'll be using for your exam also meets Proctortrack technical requirements.

Download and install the ETS Online Test application on the computer you'll use for the test. To install the application, navigate to your Downloads folder. Locate the installer (UnifyRPInstaller_PROD.exe), right click on the file, and select Run as Administrator.

Note: Administrative privileges are required on the test delivery computer to download and install the applications and to ensure test security. Computer firewalls and security applications can interfere with the test delivery software. If you experience this issue, you may need to disable or reconfigure your applications prior to the test.

Keyboard & Mouse

• Must use only one keyboard and mouse during testing.
• Wireless keyboard or wireless mouse are not allowed. 

Speakers

• Must use an internal or external speaker.
• Headset or wireless earphones are not allowed. 

Microphone

• An internal or external microphone is required. 

Camera

• Can use the computer's built-in camera or a separate webcam.
• Camera must be able to be moved to show the proctor a 360-degree view of the room, including your tabletop surface, before the test. 

• Either an Android OS: 10.0 and higher or iPhone (Apple) IOS Version 12.0 and higher
  • Note: Harmony OS not supported at this time.
• Must have a working front-facing camera.
• Must be 100% charged at the start of the exam and kept charging for the duration.
• Must have Proctortrack app downloaded before beginning an exam.
• The mobile phone must be positioned in landscape using the front-facing camera, keeping the test taker, computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse within view at all times.
• Phone stands, phone cases with built-in stands, or a clear glass cup can be used to prop up the mobile phone during virtual exams.

Note: You must meet all requirements to take a CLEP exam via remote proctoring. If you’re unable to meet any of the requirements, you can still take a CLEP exam at an approved CLEP test center. 

Privacy

• You must be alone in a private room with no one else entering the room for the duration of the test.
• You can't take the test in a public space such as a park, internet café, or restaurant.
• The room shouldn't have any maps, periodic tables, posters, charts, and any other materials related to the subject matter of the examination.
• You will be required to consent to Proctortrack by Verificient to review your testing environment as part of remote proctoring prior to the start of your exam on test day.
• Proctortrack by Verificient requires special permissions (administrative rights) on your testing device to ensure test security. 

Tabletop and Seating

• Your computer and keyboard must be on a desk or other tabletop surface for the duration of the exam.
• The tabletop and surrounding area must be clear of all items not approved for use during the test.
• You must sit in a standard chair; you can't sit or lie on a bed, couch, or overstuffed chair.
• Food and drink aren't allowed during the test unless approved as an accommodation. 

The only items permitted in your testing space are your testing device, a smartphone, approved testing accommodations, and note-taking materials as specified in the following Note-Taking Materials section.

Prohibited Items Examples include (but not limited to):

• Any unauthorized testing aids
• Any electronic devices other than testing device:
  • Audio players, recorders, tablets, notebooks
  • Bluetooth, wireless, wired, or battery-operated devices—i.e., any other personal computing devices, including TVs (which must be removed from the room or covered)
  • Devices capable of recording – i.e., audio, photographic, or video content, or capable of viewing or playing back content
  • Listening devices of any type, unless provided by test center for language tests—i.e., wireless or wired headphones/earbuds media players with headphones
  • Flash/thumb drives or any other portable electronic storage device
  • Smartwatches, smart glasses/eyewear (e.g. Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses), fitness trackers, watches with alarms, separate timers of any type, and other communication devices (simple non-digital watches are acceptable)
  • Calculators (a calculator function is built into the software for some exams; for more info, visit clep.collegeboard.org/test-day/calculators)
  • Nonmedical electronic devices
• Any type of pens, highlighters, mechanical or colored pencils
• Dictionaries, books, pamphlets, or reference materials
• Food, beverages, or tobacco products
• Hats (unless worn as a religious requirement)
• Hooded clothing such as sweatshirts or sweaters
• Papers of any kind
• Slide rules, protractors, compasses, or rulers
• Backpacks, fanny packs, briefcases, bags, purses, wallets, outdoor wear, and any other personal items
• Any weapons, firearms, or other items prohibited by law or test center/campus safety and security policies 

You may not take notes on regular paper, for security purposes.

You may only take notes using one of the following:

• White board with dry erase marker
• One transparent sheet protector and dry erase marker

If you don't secure one of these approved note-taking surfaces prior to the exam, you'll not be able to take notes during the exam, or you'll have to reschedule the exam.

You'll be asked to erase all notes in view of the proctor at the end of the test.

Test takers using a white board must do so by facing and being in full view of the camera. Turning around to use a white board or leaving the camera’s view is not allowed.