Setting up your exam space

To adhere to exam rules, you’ll need a space where you can sit your eExam under exam conditions (conditions that are very similar to what you’d expect in an assessment venue). It’s important that you set your space up in accordance with these conditions, as many off-campus eExams require you to complete a room scan as part of your pre-exam online check-in process:

• You’ll need a quiet, private room where you’re the only person present.
• Let your friends and family know that you’re sitting your exam and must not be interrupted. Interactions with others during your eExam will be flagged and reported to your faculty. Put a sign on your door asking people to come back later and turn your voicemail on.
• The room must have good lighting, but light must not shine directly onto your webcam.
• Study materials must be out of sight and out of arm's reach.
• Ensure there’s no writing, stickers or notes on your desk or computer.
• If you have dual monitors, remove one of the monitors – you’re only allowed to use one monitor in the exam.
• Make sure there are no unauthorised materials on the floor under your desk.

If you don’t meet these requirements, you may be flagged as being in breach of exam rules.