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Permitted forms of identification

Students must have at least one form of photographic identification (ID) on the day of the exam. All name(s) on the valid photo and in date ID must match exactly with the name(s) the student has registered with Chartered Accountants Ireland. 

On the exam day, if a student presents an expired Passport, Drivers licence or government issued ID or  non-permitted ID, this will be reviewed after and the exam result maybe forfeited. In this case, the student will have to purchase a resit exam and reschedule for on-demand exams only (CAP1 DEBK and CAP1 Law). For main exam sittings, the student should contact the relevant exam executive. During the onboarding phase, if a student fails to take a valid picture of their ID, when prompted to do so, this will  result in a review of their exam and a possible forfeit of their exam result.

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System requirements 

Type Minimum Recommended
Compatible Browser   Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox only
Web camera 640 x 480 resolution 1280 x 720 resolution
PC users Windows 10 (Windows 10 S Mode is not supported) Windows 10 (10 S mode is not supported)
Mac users
MacOS 10.13 MacOS 10.15 
Internet download speed 1 Mbps 12 Mbps
Internet upload speed 1 Mbps 3 Mbps
RAM  4GB , less than 85% RAM usage 16 GB , less than 70% usage
CPU  More than 2 Core CPU, less than 85% usage  More than 4 Core CPU, less than 50% usage
 Screen Resolution  1366 x768  1920 x 1080 or above

 

Systems & hardware not supported by E-Assessment

  • Microsoft Edge browser (Internet Explorer)
  • Google Chromebooks
  • Tablets (Nexus, iPad, Tab, Note, etc.)
  • Smartphones / mobile devices
  • Surface Pro or Surface RT
  • Linux operating system
  • Windows 10 in S mode or Surface RT
    Windows 10 S Mode can be disabled at your own discretion. However, once you switch out of S mode, Windows is not able to revert back into S mode. The change is permanent.
  • No running inside virtual machine. You will be asked to reconnect using your host operating system to take your exam
  • Apple Boot Camp
  • Remote Access Software
  • Inactive Version of Windows and Test Builds/Test Mode

ProctorU browser extension

Students must download the ProctorU browser extension prior to their practice onboarding and exam session. You must ensure you have the most up to date version of your internet browser before downloading the ProctorU browser extension.
Students do not need to activate the extension once it has been installed. The exam software will detect that it is installed & run it automatically when you begin your exam session.
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ProctorU Chrome extension
ProctorU Firefox extension

Mac users - How to enable screen recording for ProctorU browser extension

Please note these steps are only applicable to students using Mac operating systems. It is essential for all Mac users to complete these extra screen recording steps. If these steps are not completed prior to exam day, students will experience delays onboarding. If a student uninstalls the ProctorU browser extension, they must complete these steps again when re-installing the ProctorU browser extension before their next exam session(s).
How to enable screen sharing on a Mac for ProctorU browser extension

Checklists for exam day

These checklists apply to all exams being sat on the E-assessment platform.

Preparing for exam day
On exam day

On-boarding process for exams

The on-boarding process for the exam will not affect the students examination time. ProctorU reservations remain active in the students account for 15 minutes past the scheduled time. If they have exceeded the 15 minute window, the student will not be able to sit the exam. If this is an on-demand exam, the student will have to re-schedule their exam. For main exam sittings, the student should contact the relevant exam executive. If the student fails to show for an exam session, this will be counted as an attempt. 

Students will be brought through the on-boarding process. This includes an acceptance of the terms and conditions. The student will be asked to take a photo of their valid and in-date Passport/Drivers Licence or government issued I.D. Please ensure the whole of the I.D is visible when taking the picture.

Opening of additional browsers, searching the internet or opening Excel or Word documents is strictly prohibited during the exam. All other browser windows will be locked down during the exam. If a student attempts to access additional internet browser, this will be flagged and logged.

If a student persists with attempting to open an additional internet browser or is caught using non-permitted material within the examination environment, the exam may be voided. The students attempt will be marked as unsuccessful/ fail. This information will be forwarded to Chartered Accountants Ireland and will be dealt with by the relevant individuals/board/committee. If permitted, the student must reschedule the examination through their student portal and pay the re-sit fee.

Students are not permitted to read the exam questions etc out loud. Once the student has completed the exam within the allotted time frame, the student must click the complete assessment button. A further two notification boxes will appear to confirm the student wishes to complete and end their assessment. Their script will be submitted and sent for marking.

Students then click the ‘End Session’ button to close down the session and browser. If a student fails to complete the exam within the allotted time-frame, the exam screen will timeout and the script will automatically be submitted.

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Practice Papers

Students will have access to practice exam papers before they sit their on-demand exams, Interim Assessments and main exams. The Practice Papers will allow the student to become familiar with the question formats and the assessment platform before sitting their exams. The Practice Paper exams will not be marked or invigilated. 

Issues

Disconnected from an exam

If a student gets disconnected from the exam, they will need to close their internet browser.  Once internet connection is back / fixed, the student will have to log back into their student portal and go to ‘My Enrolments’ and click the exam they are currently sitting. You will be re-directed back to your ProctorU dashboard where the 'Reconnect' button will appear. The questions answered up to the point of disconnection will be saved. Students will continue the exam as normal and submit the exam by clicking the ‘Complete Assessment’ button. Upon disconnection, the exam time will not be paused. 

If students are having difficulty reconnecting to their exam, use the 'Live Chat' for assistance.  

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Technical issues during exam

If a student experiences technical difficulty during an exam, the online invigilator or exam executive may contact the student by phone. Students are permitted to have their mobile phone in the exam room; however, this must be placed away from their desk and kept on silent/vibrate. Students must ensure that their contact details are up-to date on their student portal as this contact number will be used if you experience technical difficulties.

ProctorU have Live support and is readily available if students are having trouble getting connected to their exam or other issues preventing students from taking or continuing with their  exam.

ProctorU, the online invigilation platform also have 24/7 technical assistance available. Students can also access technical support before logging into take their exam.

Apply for reasonable accommodation for exams 

Students may apply for reasonable accommodation on the basis of a disability (physical/learning) or a temporary impairment. For information on how to apply for reasonable accommodation please visit the Access support/reasonable accommodation page. 

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