What should you do with your VPN before taking the exam?

• A. Disable it, as it can impact the performance of the exam delivery software.
• B. Enable it to protect privacy.
• C. Use it only if required by network.
• D. Leave it on and ignore performance concerns.

Answer: (A)

Vanilla VPNs can interfere with the online exam delivery and proctoring systems. They route your traffic through an encrypted tunnel and extra network hops, which can introduce latency, packet loss, or routing quirks. Many exam platforms expect a direct, low-latency connection from your location, and VPNs can cause the software to misbehave, fail to connect, or trigger security checks during setup or the test itself. For the most reliable experience, disable the VPN before starting the exam so the delivery software can run on a straightforward connection. If your network truly requires a VPN, check with the testing administrator for the proper setup. The other options risk connection problems or unnecessary privacy concerns without providing a benefit for this scenario.