Questions about getting ready for your Red Hat remote exam?

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[enthuguy]

Thanks @shefeeqyr , I forgot to mention. Yes I tried with external monitor too. (with my laptop lid closed)

Will try to find another laptop or else will go with this one. Hope fully it will be ok :)

thanks for all your help!

[enthuguy]

thanks @shefeeqyr  @JS_Learning , have written my exam today.

as you suggested surface 2 laptop didnt help, we had connectivity issues. I end up using DELL laptop with wired mouse and external webcam.

I must thank redhat support team. They were so helpful guiding me through over phone. They had lot of patience too :)

you guys awesome ! :)

[shefeeqyr]

It's a genuine pleasure to read your feedback @enthuguy. Most appreciated!

Best Regards,

Shefeeq

[rozhdestvenskiy]

Guys, I have few questions:

1) Are the snacks (i.e. small crackers) and water allowed or it's up to the proctor to decide if I can have it or not?

2) Can I have 1 break or it's up to the proctor to decide if I can have it or not?

3) When using an external webcam, where should I place it? Above the monitor or near the monitor at some angle, so the proctor could see me, my table, keyboard, mouse and monitor?

4) Should I move the camera around the room, so the proctor could inspect the room?

5) In case of loss of power or internet connection the exam will be instantly considered as failed, right?

6) Not related to the online exam. Please tell if these 19 locations are the only locations in US where I can go and take RHCSA exam? https://rhtapps.redhat.com/individualexamscheduler/#/PublicLocations

Thank you!

[Rilindo]

1. Yes, you are allowed to have snacks and water as long as the proctor is aware of them.
2. Yes, at least one and the proctor will let you know when you can take them.
3. Generally, far enough that the webcam shows your face, the keyboard, and your hands.
4. The proctor will instruct you when to move the camera.
5. No, but you won't get extra time to compensate for any loss of time.
6. No answer on that, somebody official will probably need to answer that.

[rozhdestvenskiy]

Thank you very much!!!

[rozhdestvenskiy]

Just one more question. In the manual below I don't see anything regarding wireless headsets. I see wireless mice, wireless keyboards, and wireless webcams are not allowed. I wonder what about wireless headsets? I have Razer wireless over-the-ear headset that requires plugging a USB dongle. TIA.

The manual: https://www.redhat.com/rhdc/managed-files/tr-remote-exams-preparation-ebook-f27382-202103-en_2.pdf

[Mostafa1]

I think it is not allowed but why do you need them?

[Mostafa1]

1) Are the snacks (i.e. chips) and water allowed or it's up to proctor to
decide if I can have it or not?

Yes, but you have to show them to the proctor before starting the exam.

2) Can I have 1 break or it's up to proctor to decide if I can have it or
not?

You can have a 10 minutes break after each completed hour.

3) When using an external webcam, where should I place it? Above the
monitor or near the monitor at some angle so the proctor could see me, my
table, keyboard, mouse and monitor?

It should be placed on your left hand side in a position that can show you,
the keyboard and the screen.

4) Should I move the camera around the room, so the proctor could inspect
the room?

This is the room scan that should be performed before starting the exam and
after each break. There can be a random room scan as well.

5) In case loss of power or internet connection the exam will be instantly
considered as failed, right?

You will be given a chance to reconnect.

[rozhdestvenskiy]

Thank you very much!!

I found out my headset has 3.5mm port, so I guess it can be used in a wired mode too.