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GASQ Online@Home Exams

Book Online@Home Exam

What do you need?

  • Desktop or laptop with a webcam and a microphone

To take the exam, you will need a laptop or desktop computer. Your laptop or desktop must be equipped with a webcam, a microphone, and a speaker. System requirements: Windows and MacOS are supported as long as you can install the browser versions on them mentioned below.

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Opera browser needs to be installed.

You need to have Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Opera browser installed to be able to take the exam. Please also make sure you are using the following versions of these browsers to ensure a smooth exam process:

    • Chrome 72.x or later
    • Edge 79.x or later
    • Opera 60.x or later
    • Safari 16.4.x or later

Other browsers are currently not supported by ExamUnit Proctoring system.

  • Photo ID

Before starting the exam, you need to identify yourself with your student card, passport, ID card, or a driver’s license that has your name and photo on it. You can cover private information such as student number.

  • Tablet or smartphone with a camera.

You might be required to use the camera of your smartphone or tablet as an additional camera. Please inquire with your training or exam provider whether the mobile camera is used in your exam. Your smartphone or tablet needs to be able to scan QR codes. As the mobile camera stream will be transmitted through a mobile browser, please make sure that you are using the following versions of the mobile browsers:

    • Safari 11.x or later
    • Chrome 55.x or later

  • Stable internet connection

To run the exam without any problems, you must have a steady internet connection (Wi-Fi will be required for mobile streaming) with a minimum upload speed of 1,5 Mbps. Please be aware that you cannot use mobile data!

What is the process?

1. You book the exam on our website here.

Please make sure to book the exam at least 4 days before the desired exam date.

2. After the booking has been processed by GASQ, you will receive invitation e-mail from the sender RemoteProctoring robot@remoteproctoing.examunit.com with the subject “Your remote exam with GASQ”, which contains the system check link and the exam link.

3. Complete the system check 48 hours before the exam time.

Be aware that you will only be able to start the exam at the time that you chose during the booking. Starting the exam earlier or later is not possible.

Please read the step-by-step instructions here:

GASQ Online@Home Exams

FAQs

Registration

Does it matter which country I am from?
No, it does not matter. You can take the exams from any location worldwide as long as you have the required equipment and internet connection.
 
Can I take the exam at home?
Yes, you can choose any location that is comfortable for you. It is, however, crucial that you are alone in the room and that the room is quiet and well lit.
 
Does it matter what date and time of the exam I choose?
You can book the exam at any time you want. However, you need to book at least 4 days before the desired exam date..
 
What are the equipment requirements?
You need a laptop or a desktop, a smart device with a camera (smartphone or a tablet) and a stable and steady internet connection. More detailed requirements are listed above in the menu item What do you need?.
 
How can I check my equipment?
You will receive a link for a system check after booking your exam.
 
Do I need to download any software on my computer?
No, the exam is web-based.
 
How do I pay for the exam?
You will need to pay during the booking via credit card or PayPal.
 
What is the deadline for registration?
You can choose the date and time of your exam yourself. However, you need to book at least 4 days before the desired exam date. That way we will be able to process your booking on time.
 
Can I change the exam date?
It is not possible to change your exam date online. If you cannot take the exam on the day you booked it for, please contact us at info@gasq.org.
 
I did not receive anything after the registration. What do I do?
You are supposed to receive an e-mail after you have registered for an Online@Home exam. Please check your spam folder too. please contact us at info@gasq.org.
 
I did not receive the system check e-mail. What do I do?
If you did not receive the invitation e-mail at least 48 hours before the exam, please make sure to check your spam folder.
If you cannot find the e-mail in the spam folder, please immediately contact us at info@gasq.org.
 
Do I need to fulfill any requirements?
The requirements depend on the specific exam module that you chose. You can see the overview of our certification schemes here and see if you need to fulfill any requirements.

Exam

Do I have to speak English to take the exam?
No, you can change the exam interface language to English, French, Spanish, and German. You can request the proctor to communicate with you in your preferred language.
 
Can I have a break during the exam?
No, taking breaks during the exam is not allowed.
 
Is it allowed to use books, notes or other materials?
For ISTQB® exams, it is allowed to use a whiteboard (e.g. either a portable toy whiteboard which can be bought at toy stores at small cost or an office whiteboard) to make notes during the exam session. This board must be wiped clean before and after the exam. Besides this, no additional materials are allowed.
 
Can I take notes?
You can either make notes on a whiteboard (see above) or on the other hand you will be able to take notes in our exam system. Taking notes on paper is not allowed.
 
What happens if I use any forbidden materials, take notes or take a break during the exam?
The proctor will have to stop your exam. You will not be able to continue it and will not be refunded.
 
Can I contact anyone during the exam?
You can only contact the proctor during the exam via a chat window at the top right of the screen.
You can request the proctor to communicate with you in your preferred language.

After the exam

When do I see my results?
You will see your results immediately after finishing the exam.
 
When do I get my certificate?
You will get your certificate within one week after finishing the exam via e-mail.
 
I do not agree with my exam results. How do I file an appeal?
You can find our appeal process here. Please folow the steps described in the appeal process to file an appeal.