E Testing Quick Reference Guide 2022 - 2023

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Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

E-Testing - Quick Reference Guide

What is E-Testing?

Electronic testing (E-Testing),


also referred to as computer-
based testing is a test conducted
using a personal computer or
an equivalent electronic device.

E-Testing Support
General Information
The following personnel will provide support
to all candidates doing online e-testing: The e-testing exam is done on a laptop or Before Your Online E-Test
desktop computer. A laptop computer
• The Examination Supervisor has direct will be provided for you to do your exam. • Review and practice e-tests on
responsibility for the following activities CXC’s E-testing demo website:
during the examination: Online e-testing is very secure. Before (https://www.cxc.org/specimen-
the start of the exam an app called Secure papers) to become familiar with
Ø Issuing candidates with keycodes
Client will be downloaded to all laptops. the e-testing examination
and test pincodes
The Secure Client allows candidates to environment.
Ø Unlocking tests for candidates
access the e-test ONLY and prevents
Ø Viewing and managing test
sessions candidates from accessing the Internet, On the Day of your E-Test
Ø Controlling candidate access to hard drives and flash drives.
tests • Arrive at the exam center at least
Ø Pausing tests; allocating extra time Doing an e-test Using Surpass• 45 minutes prior to the start of the
to candidates when necessary. exam.
• Log on to Secure Client
• IT Technical Officer – The IT Technical • Enter the Keycode (8 characters) • Walk with a pair of headphones if
Officer provides technical support to • Click OK you are attempting CSEC Spanish
students during the examination and is or French. Please note that
• Confirm your test details
responsible for: headphones must be used for
Ø Ensuring your laptop is in proper • Accept the terms listening to dictated questions or
working condition • Select ENTER instructions.
Ø Installation of Secure Client • Read the Instructions
software to facilitate e-testing • Start the test • Do you need help or support?
Ø Troubleshooting any technical Email:
issues during the examination. • Submit your responses and Close the [email protected]
window

Ministry of Education, Education Towers, No. 5, St. Vincent St. Port of Spain Tel 868.622.2181

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