Which sequence correctly describes the steps to take a break during an online exam?

• A. Navigate to Exam Summary → Break → Confirm break → On Break screen → Inform proctor before resuming
• B. Break → Confirm break → On Break screen → Navigate to Exam Summary → Inform proctor
• C. Navigate to Exam Summary → Break → A pop-up asks to start break; click Yes → On Break screen → Inform proctor before resuming
• D. Navigate to Exam Summary → Proctor chat → Break → On Break screen

Answer: (C)

Initiating a break during an online exam follows a defined flow to pause the timer and keep the proctor informed. You start by going to the exam’s Summary area and selecting Break. A pop-up will appear asking you to start the break, and you must click Yes to begin. Once started, you’ll see an On Break screen that shows the break is active. Before you resume, you should inform the proctor. This sequence ensures the break is properly logged, the timer is paused correctly, and the proctor can monitor and authorize your return. Using other paths—such as starting a break through proctor chat or skipping the explicit confirmation—can fail to log the break correctly or omit the required proctor notification, which is not the proper procedure.