Questions about getting ready for your Red Hat remote exam?

[Deanna]

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[douradoden]

Hello,

    I have an upcoming remote exam and was running the compatibility check.   I noticed that my external webcam was recording the mirror image of myself in front of my monitor.  I experimented with showing my ID document to the webcam and it displayed the reverse image.  In other words the printing looked backwards, like in a mirror.   will this be a problem?  there doesn't seem to be any controls in the compatibility setup that let you adjust anything about the camera and there are no buttons or controls on the webcam that allow you to do anything.

Dennis

[douradoden]

any update to my question?  I have exam on Wednesday.

[Rilindo]

It hasn't been an issue with me, personally. As long as the words on your license and your background are clear, you should be fine.

[JS_Learning]

Hi,

As replied here:

reply webcam horizontally flipped is normal 

It's normal. The proctor will see the image as it should, no worries here :)

Good luck for your exam,

[Rima]

I have scheduled my RedHat exam remotely but unfortunately don't have any webcam and free USB drive. Due to lockdown for COVID there is restriction to go to the exam centre.

My laptop has an built in camera. Will this sufficient for a remote exam ?

[Gineesh]

I don’t think so. The primary requirement for this exam is an external
camera with 1 meter length atleast. The proctor should be able to see you,
your keyboard/laptop. It won’t work with an integrated webcam. Did you try
the compatibility check, it won’t pass I guess.

Personal note: Try to order a webcam from Amazon or other quick delivery
services or reschedule exam until you get the items.

[Rilindo]

As it was stated by @Gineesh, you need a second camera as the proctor needs to have a wider view of your environment. 

And exam requires that you boot from a USB drive to access the exam, so you do need to have a free USB slot as well USB drive with the installed exam OS. Until then, I would recommend you postpone your exam if you don't get either item.

[JS_Learning]

Hi @Rima ,

I see other answered, unfortunately without quoting the official information:

You should consult the official document:

Remote Exams Preparation Ebook 

Extract: "Webcam: One external webcam with at least a 1m cable."

Borrow one to someone you know if you can...

If you choose to buy a webcam, one of the learner, @PiotrS made a topic with hardware recommendations: RedHat-Remote-Exam-supported-hardware-cameras-mice-keyboards 

That should help you also,

[CornelStefan]

What do I do if the USB Image does not work correctly on any device I own or USB stick? It goes to 100% loading into memory and from there on, nothing for like 30 mins. I do not receive any answers on chat. Probably this not a standard question with a button for this answer.

[Gineesh]

Hi @CornelStefan,
What kind of workstation are you using? (PC or Mac)
Mac already reported several issues and very less chance for successful
booting with exam ISO (as per experience from other members).

*Gineesh*
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