The exam starts at 10 AM CET (UTC+1)
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• The test contains 200 tasks.
• You have 180 minutes to work on the test.
• There are four options in each task, the number of correct options may vary between 0 to 4.
• It is possible tu use blank papers for notes. You have to show each paper to the camera from both sides before the start of the test. During the test you will have the opportunity to use the online calculator that is part of the test environment.
• During the test, you are allowed to take ONE short break of up to 10 minutes and leave the field of view of the camera at any time during the test. Remember to scan your desktop again immediately upon your return. Repeated leaving or exceeding the time limit will result in the exam being marked as invalid/failed.
• There are strict rules that ensure fairness and transparency which can be found in the Online Exam Rules section. In case of violation, the result will be invalid. 
• You will be able to enter the exam using this link.
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Mandatory Equipment Check

You will be able to go through the Equipment Check - a test entry to our online application - from 21.3. to 23.3.

If the participant does not perform the Equipment Check within the set deadline, Scio is not obliged to provide him with technical support during the test.

The exam starts at 10 AM CET (UTC+1)
‍

• The test contains 200 tasks.
• You have 180 minutes to work on the test.
• There are four options in each task, the number of correct options may vary between 0 to 4.
• It is possible tu use blank papers for notes. You have to show each paper to the camera from both sides before the start of the test. During the test you will have the opportunity to use the online calculator that is part of the test environment.
• During the test, you are allowed to take ONE short break of up to 10 minutes and leave the field of view of the camera at any time during the test. Remember to scan your desktop again immediately upon your return. Repeated leaving or exceeding the time limit will result in the exam being marked as invalid/failed.
• There are strict rules that ensure fairness and transparency which can be found in the Online Exam Rules section. In case of violation, the result will be invalid. 
• You will be able to enter the exam using this link.
  ‍‍‍

Mandatory Equipment Check

You will be able to go through the Equipment Check - a test entry to our online application - from 22.3. to 24.3.

If the participant does not perform the Equipment Check within the set deadline, Scio is not obliged to provide him with technical support during the test.

1. You can create a password to the Sciolink appliaction through this link.

2. In the Sciolink application you will find an invitation with important information 5 days before the exam.

3. You need to go through the Mandatory Equipment Check before the exam. The Mandatory Equipment Check uses the same checks that you will encounter on the test day. (However, the result of the test or checks are not evaluated.)

4. You can launch the exam only at the designated official time of the exam. Please, carefully check for any time zone difference. The application will lead you through the following steps:

          1. At the launch of every exam, ScioLink will check your webcam and microphone as well as the speed of your               internet connection and storage capacity.

          2. After checking minimal technical requirements you will be asked to install and launch the Proctoring Desktop               extension. This extension monitors running processes and connected devices in your computer. You will have               to keep this extension running during the whole exam.

          3. In the next steps you will take a photo of your face and passport using your webcam. You will also record the               room scan.

5. You will be able to see the preview from your webcam during the whole test.

6. To submit the test you have to click on the "Finish" button in the last question. You can do this at any time during the exam. If you run out of time, the test will be submitted automatically. Do not close the browser tab or window before submitting the test.

7. Once you submit the test, all monitoring will stop. The Proctoring Desktop extension will close by itself, you will only have to confirm the closing.
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On-line exams require that your device meets these (or better) specifications:
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Hardware

• Desktop or laptop computer
  (no tablet, iPad or phone!)
• Webcam and microphone
• At least 2GB free space on your hard drive
• Processor dual-core 2.0 GHz or better
• 8GB RAM
  

Software

• Operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (x64 only); macOS Sierra 10.12 (or newer)
• Browser: only Chrome (the latest version), it is necessary to take the exam from a Chrome user profile (not in guest or incognito mode)
• Screen resolution: at least 1024 x 768px
• Javascript: Enabled
• Cookies: Enabled
• HTML5: Enabled

Internet connection

• Download: 8 Mbps (1 MB/s)
• Upload: 1 Mbps (0,125 MB/s)
• Check your speed
• Using a virtual private network (VPN) can cause technical complications.

In order for us to be able to guarantee you and the schools that the result is unquestionable and comparable to a face-to-face exam, you must comply with the following rules. In the event of a violation, we are forced to block your exam result and it will not be forwarded to the faculty. We therefore ask you to pay sufficient attention to the exam rules. We wish you luck.