Before you begin the ARE exam, what setup must you confirm?

• A. Your camera and microphone settings.
• B. Your screen resolution.
• C. Your browser history.
• D. Your seating arrangement.

Answer: (A)

The main concept is that online proctoring relies on live video and audio to verify your identity and monitor for inappropriate behavior. Because of this, confirming that your camera and microphone are functioning and properly configured before starting is essential. Make sure the camera is on, in focus, and capturing you clearly, with a good lighting setup, and that the microphone can pick up your voice without excessive background noise. Grant the testing platform the necessary permissions in your browser and operating system, and ensure no other apps are muting or blocking the devices. If either device isn’t working, you won’t be able to begin the proctored exam.

Screen resolution, browser history, and seating arrangement may be relevant to overall test experience or environment, but they are not the mandatory setup you must confirm to start the exam.