Hi
I'd like to start a thread related to Remote Exam supported hardware.
In the other discussion there are a lot of questions related to cameras, keyboard/mouse setup etc.
So let's start.
Disclaimer: This page is about recommendations by other candidates. There can be various factors which can impact and lead to a different results. As an example maybe a external webcam was not able to autofocus, and a candidate used the laptop internal webcam (which is not mandatory to have) instead. In that scenario, recommending the external webcam might be a bit flawed.
I had an opportunity to test the following hardware during my exam (status for Aug 31st, 2020):
1. Camera - Logitech C920 - works like a charm, sometimes I had issue with microphone but it was related to external noise.
2. Keyboard - Dell KB213p - no issues at all
3. Mouse - generic Dell mouse - no issues at all
I also tested Logitech MX Master 2S mouse - it worked well BUT it's a wireless mouse so it's not allowed on Remote Exams (I had to replace it with wired mouse).
4. Monitor - Dell 25" QHD monitor - no issues at all (exam workspace could be a little bit larger but I had no issues with terminal window/web browser)
What was not allowed:
1. Any type of network connected webcam
2. Smartphone with external software like DroidCamX etc.
Please add your equipment - It could be helpful for future candidates.
ah, got you.
Thank you.
Best,
Jochen
Hi Guys,
you have to be careful about that one (Evotor HD 720P). Looks there are different versions out there:
In the Manual it says it works with Linux ;o(
I tried that one:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B074QJW96C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Unfortunately it is not working on:
- MacBook Pro, 15'', Early 2011, OS X High Sierra (tried directly on USB-Port and with USB-Dongle (USB 3.0 UGreen)
UPDATE: only my internal camera was active whatever I did (attaching externa cam directly to usb or usb dongle
=> You can easily find out on the compability test on the third (i think?) page, through:
1. the green light next to the internal cam being active.
2. trying to cover the lense of the internal cam or external cam to see what reacs
- Lenovo ThinkPad T520, tried with above USB-Dongle.
UPDATE: tried attaching the cam directly to the usb-port of Lenovo ThinkPad 520 and that WORKED !
Talked to Redhat Remote Exam Support and the recommendation was, to always attach
devices directly to the USB instead of through a USB Dongle.
(which is now the case for my upcoming exam)
-> Although card reader worked fine as well through usb-dongle (UGreen USB 3.0)
Best,
Jochen
Hi guys,
I would not recommend the EIVOTOR Webcam 720P either.
Mine also has no autofocus and it is a real hazzle, because you have identify yourself
with your id-card at the beginning of the exam, and it is either really small or if you put your id nearer to the lens it is blurry.
That's the one I used:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B074QJW96C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Best,
Jochen
Hi there.
I took remote exam in october 5th.
I used below item.
- Web Camera - DEPSTECH D04-JP - no issues at all
I just took my remote exam today (27 Oct 2020) and the below wide angle autofucos webcam is acceptable to the proctor.
I used a Dell latitude 7490 + WD15 USB dock with an external keyboard, mouse and 24" monitor.
just wondering if we can use a sd card with a card reader instead of a usb thumbdrive?
I was using USB camera Logitech C922 (PRO HD Stream Webcam 1080p , angle 78deg).
Camera passed all the tests. Also camera's microfon passed the tests without any issues.
USB cable is long enough. Camera has a small tripod, but I did not need that during exam.
I used it together with my old MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015 - OSX 10.11.6 El Capitan).
I used webcam SEMBIKO FULL HD WEBCAM and USB HUB Anker Ultra slim 4 port in 1st December. Webcam passed the compatibility test.
I used it with Dell Vostro 15 3581.
My setup used for a remote exam on Dec 31th 2020, without issues, all compatibility tests passed:
* Lenovo T460P notebook (14 inch WQHD, i7, 32GB RAM)
* Logitech B910 HD Webcam (HD 720p video 30fps, 78-degree angle, dual microphone, autofocus). Had to disable built-in webcam in bios in advance (to use the external webcam)
* Lenovo wired usb mouse
* wired lan connection
* Kingston DataTraveler SE9 16GB Aluminium usb-key with latest RH exam iso, downloaded from https://static.redhat.com/downloads/training-certification/rhrexboot.iso (585cb364da1ae2fae94e22e07913316e rhrexboot.iso)
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