Online Proctored Exams (OnVUE)

Taking your Exam Remotely with OnVUE

This page contains important information on taking your exam remotely using OnVUE delivery. Please note that use of work computers or taking an exam on a restricted corporate network are not recommended, in such cases we recommend you take your exam at a test center.

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How To Get Started?

Visit the Pearson VUE OnVUE page

Read the OnVUE tips for taking your exam online. For even more in-depth information, download this helpful guide to taking your exam online.

Watch a video on what to expect for your online exam.

Most of The Open Group Certification exams are available to take at online with OnVUE Online Proctoring from Pearson VUE (see FAQs for specific excluded countries)
All communication with the proctor is done in English.
Availability is subject to Pearson VUE policies.
For information on ESL see here.

A few tips you should know before you sit for your OnVUE online proctored exam:

• Since OnVUE testing is available nearly 24 hours a day, when you schedule your exam, be sure to note whether you’ve chosen a.m. or p.m. (e.g., 12:00 a.m. midnight or 12:00 p.m. midday)
• Your computer needs a webcam, microphone, and sufficient internet speed to satisfy system requirements
• You will need to submit photos of yourself and the testing room, and may be asked to scan the testing room with your webcam
• These exams are taken seriously, so please prepare your room as if it was a live test center
• The exam must be taken in a walled room, with a closed door and without distractions; this also means that if there are others in your home/office, they must not interrupt you during your exam
• Do not leave the room during your exam; your exam will be terminated
• To secure the integrity of these exams, no breaks will be allowed during the entirety of your exam; if you feel you might need a break please take the exam at a test center
• You must remain in camera view in your designated testing space during the duration of your exam
• Once you have started your exam, any disruptive, threatening, or fraudulent behavior — or anything specifically against exam rules — may be grounds for terminating your test, invalidating your test results, or disqualifying you from taking the test at a future date
• Once you have started your exam, you may not communicate with others, including any third-parties or others within your home, such as children
• Proctors will monitor you for suspicious movement during the duration of your exam
• Do not read the questions aloud and do not cover your mouth or attempt to hide your face or move it out of view of the webcam
• You are not allowed to wear headphones 

More tips are available from Pearson VUE.

Mandatory System test

Analysis has shown that candidates who pass a system test before their exam are more likely to succeed than those who do not. That is why we now require candidates to have a passing OnVUE system test result on record before admitting them for an exam.  

Secure Testing

Online Proctoring maintains the same security features that Pearson VUE Test Centers are known for. You take your exam while being monitored through your web camera by a verified Pearson VUE Proctor.

OnVUE FAQs

Read the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for Exam Based Certifications

What do I need to do for OnVUE Testing?

This information is provided to know what to expect when testing using OnVUE. The latest definitive information will be provided to you by Pearson VUE when booking an OnVUE exam and in the case of any conflict is the authoritative information.

~ Before Test Day ~

Thank you for considering OnVUE! Now read on to learn about the requirements and rules. It’s important because if you fail to comply on exam day, your exam could be revoked without warning and you could forfeit your exam fee. 

Before taking your exam, you must complete a system test using the same equipment and network you will test on.

If you don’t think OnVUE is the right choice for you, please consider booking at one of our test centres instead.    

Technical requirements

To test with OnVUE, you must provide a suitable device and network to test with, including: 

•    A computer running Windows 10, MacOS 13 or higher. Virtual machines and beta versions are not allowed.
•    A webcam, microphone and speaker. Do not use phones, tablets or wearable devices such as headphones, earbuds and watches. * -
•    One display screen only. Secondary displays must be disconnected and touch screens are not permitted.
•    A consistent 6 Mbps down/up internet speed. Do not use corporate networks to test; VPNs are prohibited.
•    An ability to close all other running applications except for OnVUE.

Restart your computer just before you begin check-in. This helps to ensure there are enough resources to stream and record video throughout your test. 
 

Admission rules

To be admitted into an OnVUE exam, you must prepare a testing environment that meets strict test conditions: 

•    You will need to ensure that you can remain alone, quiet, comfortable and free from distraction. Do not test in public spaces such as offices, libraries and schools.
•    Ensure there are no uncovered windows, doorways or partitions that might allow someone else to see your exam, even from a distance. 
•    Your testing environment must be tidy and free from electronics, clutter, paper materials and writing utensils, unless explicitly allowed for testing.
•    You can bring a drink, gum and other Approved Comfort Aids. All other food and smoking products are not permitted.
•    You must remain fully clothed throughout your exam, but you cannot wear a coat, wristwatch, sunglasses, headphones or headsets.

When you check in for your exam, you will also need to confirm your identity: 

•    Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID matching the name on your booking exactly. Acceptable ID include
          International travel passport
          Driving licence
          Identification card (national, state or province ID card) 
         Alien registration card (Biometric Residence Permit or permanent resident/visa)
         Certain types of Aadhaar card. S
•    Pearson VUE will NOT accept IDs that are digital, copied, paper-based or restricted by law, including: 
         U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) or certain secure access IDs
         IDs from countries where OnVUE delivery is restricted: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic (Syria), Russia, Belarus and certain regions of Ukraine (Donetsk, Luhansk, Sevastopol, Crimea).
 

Testing rules

You will be under strict test conditions when testing with OnVUE. Failure to comply can result in your test being revoked without warning and forfeiture of your test fee.
•    Cheating or allowing someone else to take your exam for you is forbidden.
•    Do not record, share or allow others to see your exam, even if you face issues.
•    Do not leave the webcam view.
•    Remain quiet unless instructed by your exam or proctor (do not read the questions aloud).
•    Do not access your phone unless you have permission from your proctor.

Your session will be recorded for training, quality and security purposes. 
Your proctor may contact you during your exam if you need to follow further instructions and are available should you require assistance from them. However, you are responsible for your device, network and environment; our proctors cannot pause or add more time to your exam, nor can they troubleshoot technical issues.  
 

~ ON TEST DAY ~

Technology checks
1.    Restart your computer to ensure there are enough resources to run the exam.
2.    Use a hardwired connection to your router and disconnect from any VPNs. Where Wi-Fi is your only option, sit as close to your router as possible. Remind others not to download large files or stream video, because it can cause connection issues that prevent you from testing.
3.    If you are using a laptop, plug into a power outlet. You will not be permitted to leave the webcam view to plug in your laptop during your exam. Unplug all but the single display you are going to test on. If you are using a laptop with an external display, close your laptop so that only one display is active.
 

Environment checks
1.    Ensure that you can remain alone, quiet and free from distraction.
2.    Cover any windows, doorways or partitions that might allow someone else to see your exam, even from a distance.
3.    Tidy your environment by disconnecting or removing all other electronics, clutter, paper materials and writing utensils that are not explicitly allowed for testing. 

Readiness checks
1.    Visit the bathroom before opening the OnVUE application. You are not permitted to leave the webcam view unless on an approved break.
2.    Adjust lighting, climate and seating for comfort. Remotes used to control these are not allowed within your testing environment.
3.    Ensure you have any drink, gum or other approved comfort aids and have removed any coats, wristwatches, sunglasses, headphones and earbuds.

Ensure you have an acceptable form of ID for check in.