(The computer has been set-up but NOT deep scanned.)
Notifications set to Priority Only – Yes
System Tray items closed – Yes
Activity Monitor Scanned – No
Browser Set-Up - No
ATTENTION: All VE’s please mute your microphone at this time.
NOTE: [All bracketed text is VE instruction only and is not read aloud. All red text is VE Guide information.]
NOTE: [If *S* task manager has not been checked and it is up to the room team to decide if they need to check it. If *D* we have checked task manager. You can always check again if ANY VE feels it is warranted.]
REMEMBER: [All VE’s not reading are expected to watch closely during the entire process and report any issues in Telegram only until the point where the process is about to advance to the next section. No credit for not being on camera.]
[Welcome and introduce VEs]
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.
Terms Agreement
We need you to verify that you have read the website instructions and agreed 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 verbal yes or no.
Please click on the “Okay” button to acknowledge recordings are in progress and that will make that dialogue box go away.
* Do Not Read * A visual check was done in the main room, but watch their ears and arms for watches, earbuds, hearing aids and hats that may have been added during the observation room period.
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.
[Do a visual check of their ears and arms for watches, earbuds, hearing aids and hats.]
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.
Please check your name, address, email, and phone number.
Please read ONLY your name out loud.
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.
[DO NOT OFFER OR MENTION UNLESS ASKED]
[READ ONLY IF USING A CALCULATOR*]
If you need to use the calculator, you may use the trackpad
{mouse}. When finished with your calculation, click X to close,
you will then need to click on the word remaining to refocus to
the exam page and begin using the letters A, B, C, and D again.
When you have answered all of the questions, the word “Remaining” 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.
When you have answered all of the questions, the word
“Remaining” will change to a “GRADE EXAM” button. After
you finish, press the GRADE EXAM button without any
further prompting from us, and that will give us your score.
Please make sure to always keep both hands in view.
We will now turn off 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.
Would you like a screen shot of your name and score?
Click on the “FINISH AND SIGN FORMS” 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”.
[If they ask about middle say, “If you have one, yes, we want your full
legal name on that line.”]
Now scribble your signature into the “SIGN HERE” box.
Once you have finished with your signature, click on “SIGN DOCUMENTS” 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. Do not make any changes to your FCC record during that thirty-day period. Making changes may delay or void your application.
UPGRADE: We will email you a CSCE with instructions on how to verify your upgrade online. That process should be completed by the end of next week. Do not make any changes to your FCC record until at least thirty days after your upgrade appears in the system. Making changes may delay or void your application.
[READ ONLY IF APPLIES]
FOR YOUTH ONLY: Because you tested with PARC, you qualify for reimbursement of the $35.00 FCC License Fee through the ARRL. Instructions are available on our website after you receive your callsign.
FOR LADIES ONLY: There is a national organization for women in amateur radio called the Young Ladies Radio League, or YLRL. We encourage you to look them up if you are interested in additional resources and opportunities.
FOR EXTRA CLASS ONLY: Congratulations on earning the highest license class in amateur radio. We invite you to join PARC Radio and
consider becoming a Volunteer Examiner. You may volunteer as often as your schedule allows. If you are interested, please email ve@parcradio.org for details.
IMPORTANT: Please allow up to ten days for processing before contacting us or the FCC. Before reaching out, check your email spam and junk folders and review your FCC CORES account.
STAYING INVOLVED
We invite you to join the ARRL and get involved with your local radio club. For more information about PARC’s online club, please use the telegram link on our website.
CLOSING
Thank you for testing with PARC today. We look forward to hearing you on the air and hope to see you or your friends at a future exam session.
Before we let you go, do you have any questions or comments for us?
[PAUSE FOR CONGRATULATIONS AND COMMENTS.]
For follow-up questions, please contact us through our Facebook page or review the FAQ page on our website.
Please make Zoom full screen. In the chat, you will see a link to the What’s Next page. Click the link, [wait] bookmark it, [wait] and review the next steps. It includes payment information, helpful links, and special offers available to you.
The instructions to join PARC’s online club are on that page as well.
You are free to leave the meeting. Click Leave Meeting in the bottomright corner of your screen. Please remember to remove your second device as well.