What is the first step to take when you want to take a break during an online exam?

• A. Click the Break button.
• B. Navigate to the 'Exam Summary' page.
• C. Open the main menu.
• D. Notify the proctor.

Answer: (B)

When you need a break in an online proctored exam, you start by going to the Exam Summary page because that page is the formal entry point for managing interruptions. It records that you’re pausing, logs the start time of the break, and handles any notification to the proctor. This ensures the break is officially tracked and the exam timer is paused correctly, which maintains the test’s integrity.

If you try to use a Break button directly or navigate through the main menu, the system may not log the pause properly or may not initiate the break process at all. Notifying the proctor is important, but it’s typically done within the Exam Summary flow, not as a separate first step.