(The computer has been set-up AND deep scanned.)
Notifications set to Priority Only – Yes
System Tray items closed – Yes
Activity Monitor Scanned – Yes
Browser Set-Up - Yes
ATTENTION: All VE’s please mute your microphone at this time.
Before we begin, we want to bring your phone into the session. Is your phone and iPhone or something else?
(If it is an iPhone ask them to click on cancel)
(If it is something else, ask them to click on your image, not any of the selections in the dialogue box)
BEGIN BELOW FOR INDIVIDUAL READING OF INSTRUCTIONS*
IDENTIFICATION
Please hold your driver’s license up to the camera on your computer screen close and steady.
Flip it around to the reverse side.
Put that in your back pocket or a drawer, out of view along with any other papers or documents.
Please start recording now.
We need you to verify that you have read the website instructions and agree to the following terms:
That you will share your entire screen.
For the exam session will be recorded and stored.
You have either removed or covered any sensitive or personal items, otherwise you have consented to the viewing and scanning of these items.
And if the Exam Team suspects a possibility of cheating, they will terminate your exam, the exam fee will be forfeited, and you will be barred from taking any future online exams?
Please answer with a yes or no.
Please click on the “Got it” button to acknowledge recordings are in progress and that will make that dialogue box go away.
SCREEN SHARE
On the laptop press the “SHARE SCREEN” button at the bottom of the screen. It is the green button.
Then press the “SHARE” button in the bottom right-hand corner of that dialog box. It is the blue button.
NOTICE: The *D* means that everything has been done with the EXCEPTION of running Activity Monitor / Task Manager. It is up to the team if they want to run this step. A *Z* means it has been run as well, but it is still the team’s option to check again if they desire to do so.
*** NOTE: It is NOT required to check ACTIVITY MONITOR unless a team member suspects an integrity issue. This is at the sole discretion of the VE’s proctoring the exam. If one VE asks, perform the check. ***
START EXAM
* DO NOT READ * Have them position the bottom edge of the browser below, “Exam history” and above, “No exams have been taken”. This position will ensure they get the schematics with the questions.
Start Timing Now
In order to make this process go smoothly, we ask that you listen carefully and follow our instructions. Please do not get ahead of what we are asking you to do.
After you verify your information is correct please click “START _____ EXAM”
In the top right corner, you will see the number of questions remaining. Please move your mouse pointer up to that spot now.
Verify they put the mouse pointer on top of the word remaining.
You will not use your mouse or trackpad anymore for the exam.
To select your answers for the questions, simply press the “A”, “B”, “C”, or “D” keys on the keyboard. This will not only mark your answer, it will also automatically advance to the next question and light it up. The questions will be bottom justified because some questions have schematics above them.
*READ ONLY IF USING A CALCULATOR*
If you need to use your calculator, you may use the mouse, but then you will need to click on the word remaining to refocus to the exam page and begin using the letters again.
When you have answered all of the questions, that will change to a gold “GRADE EXAM” button. After you finish, press the gold GRADE EXAM button without any further prompting from us, and that will give us your score.
We will now turn off all of our video and audio so that we don’t distract you. However, you must keep both of your devices active throughout the exam.
GOOD LUCK! You may begin!
FINISH EXAM
Please click the “GRADE EXAM” button and we will get your score.
Please stop timing now.
Click on the “FINISH AND SIGN FORMS” button, that is the gold button.
Click on “FINISH AND SIGN”
Now scroll to the bottom of the page and type your full legal name on the line below the red sentence where says “FULL NAME OF SIGNER”.
Now scribble your signature into the “SIGN HERE” box.
Once you have finished with your signature, click on “SIGN DOCUMENTS”, the green button below the box.
Click on “FINISH SESSION”.
Click on “LOG OUT”
We will now stop recording and sharing your screen.
POST EXAM INFORMATION
NEW:We will be emailing you a CSCE. Once the FCC receives your exam information, they will email you a link with payment instructions. You have 10 days to make the payment directly to the FCC. After payment is received, the FCC will send a final email with a link to your Official License, valid for 30 days. It is IMPERATIVE that you do NOT make any edits or modifications until after the 30-day period has expired. Doing so may delay or void your application.
UPGRADE: We will be emailing you a CSCE. On that CSCE there are instructions on how you can go online and verify your upgrade, which should be completed by the end of next week. It is IMPERATIVE that you do NOT make any edits or modifications from now until 30 days after your license is updated in the system. Doing so may delay or void your application.
FOR YOUTH ONLY: Since you took an exam with PARC we're excited to inform you that you qualify for reimbursement of your $35.00 FCC Exam fee from the ARRL. Please visit our website for details on how to claim your reimbursement after obtaining your license callsign.
FOR LADIES ONLY: Within the amateur radio community, there exists a dedicated organization for women known as the Young Ladies Radio League (YLRL). We encourage you to explore this organization as it provides valuable information and opportunities tailored specifically for women in our hobby.
FOR EXTRA CLASS ONLY: Congratulations on reaching the pinnacle of amateur radio! As an Extra Class license holder, we are excited to invite you to join our club at PARC Radio and become a Volunteer Examiner. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community and support fellow hobbyists.
You can choose to volunteer based on your availability, whether it's daily, weekly, or monthly. We would be thrilled to have you on board.
If you're interested, please email us at parcve@yahoo.com. We will provide you with all the necessary details.
Important!!! Please allow a ten-day processing period before reaching out to us or the FCC regarding your application. Additionally, we advise checking your spam and junk folders along with the FCC Cores site before initiating contact.
We encourage you to join the ARRL and get involved in your local radio club when you can.
Thank you for taking an exam with us. We would welcome you or your friends to a future exam. We look forward to hearing you on the air soon.
PAUSE FOR CONGRATULATIONS AND COMMENTS!
Q: Do you have any questions or comments before we let you go?
For any inquiries or feedback following today's interaction, we recommend reaching out to us via our Facebook page for a quicker response than email. Alternatively, you can find answers to most questions on our FAQ page on our website.
You are now free to leave the meeting. You can click the blue or red “LEAVE” button in the bottom right corner of your screen to leave the session. Click the red "LEAVE MEETING" button.