Your ears and face must remain visible throughout the test, not covered by hair, a hat or other items.

Food and drink aren't allowed during the test.

You must sit in a standard chair you can't sit or lie on a bed, couch or overstuffed chair.

The furniture and décor in the room don't need to be removed.

The tabletop and surrounding area must be clear of all items not approved for use during the test, including cell phones (except when used for check in), cameras, notes and study materials.

The proctor may require you to do this at check in.

Position your table and chair so the door to the room will be visible to the proctor.

Your computer and keyboard must be on a desk or other tabletop surface.

You must close all doors in the room before beginning the test.

You can't take the test in a public space such as a park, internet cafe or restaurant.You must be alone in a room with no one else entering during the test.Camera must be able to be moved to show the proctor a 360-degree view of the room, including your tabletop surface, before the test.Can be a built-in camera in the computer or a separate webcam.

Use an internal or external microphone that isn't part of a headset to communicate with the proctor.Use an internal or external speaker to hear the proctor.

That way, you're checking your bandwidth in an environment similar to what you would experience when you test. Additionally, you should run the check on the same day of the week and the same time of day as your test. Since bandwidth differs depending on time of day and network usage, run the equipment check at a few different times to see which time works best. The equipment check includes a bandwidth check.

Laptop built in microphone