Tips & Trick Corner: The importance to know all the logistics required to be prepared in facing every online examination that you choose to take.
Ever heard the above adage?
Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding father of United States, said that as a part of War Preparation.
It cannot be more true and closely relatable to us now, as we are similarly going to a "war"
Heading to an Exam, is much similar to going to a War.
You would want to Win.
For that, you will need to be very prepared beforehand.
Have a solid plan. Know the battlefield.
Other than strenghtening your own arsenal and sharpening your physique, Logistics preparedness is something that is very important to support your battle success. On facing an Exam, other than your solid knowledge of what is coming in on the subject, you will also need to know the things that you need to prepare to run the Exam day smoothly. This can be as simple as: having steady internet connection, a sound proof room, camera and mic on, scribble paper, calculator (or no calculator), and most importantly your undisturbed schedule where you can give your 100% focus.
Read Exam Guideline carefully.
Different exam may have different proctorate conditions. For example on ITIL vs. PMP exam, one allows you to use scribble paper, the other would instanly disqualify you for using one. Or Scrum Alliance's CSM vs. PMI-RMP exam, where one is an open book, while the other will even require you to install computer program that detects whether you are opening a side application or not (which they prohibit). Make sure you understand well of these what-is-allowed or not, to avoid D-Day jitter
When you choose to take your Exam in an offline facility, some of these preparation can be taken for granted of course, as they would be the one responsible to provide most of the logistics required to run the Exam for you. However, it is still very important for you to know each items that are supposed to be there to support your Exam. Create a checklist if necessary. Get these ammo out of your way at earliest possible, have them prepared days ahead.
Ready to War?