What is recommended before taking an online-proctored exam?

• A. It is highly recommended to take a free PSI test run to confirm your setup meets requirements.
• B. Practice with real exam items.
• C. Ignore system checks.
• D. Use a VPN for security.

Answer: (A)

Verifying your technical setup before the test is crucial. The recommended step is to take a free PSI test run to confirm your system meets the requirements. This pre-flight check simulates the actual proctoring environment and tests everything you’ll use during the exam—your computer, browser, internet connection, webcam, microphone, and any required software. By running this in advance, you can fix issues like unsuitable lighting, busy background processes, or outdated software, and you’ll know how to start the proctoring session and what to expect on test day. This reduces the risk of last-minute interruptions or technical failures.

Other options don’t fit: practicing with real exam items isn’t appropriate for security and access reasons; ignoring system checks leaves you vulnerable to hidden problems; using a VPN can interfere with the proctoring process and is not a standard recommended step.