1. Book and pay your exam

Booking Exams Online starts with selecting the EXIN exam at Foundation level of your choice. If you received an EXIN Exam Voucher or code from an EXIN partner you can only book the exam that was ordered by the EXIN partner. Once you have booked your exam, the exam will be available for you during a 21 day period. It is your choice; you can start directly after booking or take some days to prepare yourself.

After having booked and paid your exam (EXIN accepts payments by all major credit cards or EXIN Exam Vouchers) you will receive an email with an Exam Code and link. You need to use the link and the Exam Code to start the online examination process.

The complete process from booking an exam until actually reading the first question of the exam, takes less than 15 minutes.

2. Test your computer configuration

After booking your exam, the booking will be confirmed by email. The email contains a code and link to start EXIN Anywhere – Exams Online at any time you prefer during the Availability Period. At first you will have to pass the test of your computer configuration to make sure everything is set to go.

At the time you are ready to take your exam, you click on the link in the confirmation email and start EXIN Anywhere - Exams Online. At first you will be informed about all the requirements that should be met in order to take the Exam Online successfully.

A crucial step is testing your computer configuration (webcam, microphone, Internet connection), which is mandatory before taking an Exam Online. You have to pass this test to make sure everything works seamlessly before you can continue the process. We strongly advise to check your computer configuration before you book your exam  to avoid problems later on in the process; click on the button to test your configuration now:

3. Meet the requirements

Apart from testing your computer configuration, you will also have to comply to more examination related requirements for taking an Exam Online. These requirements will be reviewed by the proctors and non-conformities could eventually lead to an invalid exam.

Some examples:

• Environment: the place from where you will take the exam should be empty, silent and well lit.
• Behavior: your eyes should be focused on your computer screen at all times.
• Hardware: the configuration should be set solely to enable you to take the exam.

Check for the full list of requirements article 9.2 from the Terms and Conditions of EXIN Anywhere Exams Online.

4. Confirm your details and have Photo ID and Confirmation email at hand

Once all requirements are met, you can take the exam in the secure, proctored environment. All you need is your Photo/ID and confirmation email containing the link and code.

First you will be asked to confirm your personal details you entered while booking your exam. Later in the process you have to show a valid identity card which include a closely resembling photograph. It is Important your name resembles the name on your photo ID.

Also you have to confirm your complete address. EXIN will use this address to send your certificate if you pass the exam and no rules violations were detected.

At last you need the confirmation email with the Exam Code, which needs to be entered (copied) when asked for. 

5. Start your video proctored exam

The exam will be taken in the Remote Proctor Now software of Software Secure Inc. (SSI). To allow the webcam and audio to record during the exam you have to install a piece of software that monitors your activities, communicates with the SSI server, detects desktop sharing software and disables print screen functionality.

Once the installation is complete you have to copy and paste the Exam Code from the email to start the recording of the examination. You have to identify yourself by taking webcam photos of your face and photo ID. You also have to turn your webcam around to show the room you are sitting in. Please make sure to show all sides of this room.

Now you can start the exam in the exam software Questionmark™ Perception™.