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SINGLE ROOM INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO STOP FEEDBACK ON ZOOM (Phone):

1. Open the Zoom App.
2. Navigate through the screens:
*The first screen is "Tap to Speak."
*The second screen is "Current Speaker."
*The third screen is "Multiview."
3. On the "Multiview" page, tap the bottom area of the screen.
4. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a menu that includes "Mute/Unmute," "Start/Stop Video," "Participants," "Chat," and more.
5. Scroll to the right end of this menu until you see "More" (three dots).
6. Tap on "More" and scroll to the bottom.
7. Select "Disconnect Audio."

iOS 26 or newer?


8. Swipe left to right until you see “Press to Speak” in a circle.
9. Click on the speaker at the top of the screen.
10. Select “Disconnect Audio.”




Please start recording now.

Hello and welcome to PARC Radio for your W5YI exam session.

Please understand that this entire session will be recorded. We need you to answer that you agree to the recording with a simple yes or no.

Great! Please click 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.
Before we get started, we would like to ask how you found PARC Radio to take your exams? (Please do NOT prompt unless you must, “Was it a referral or a website?”)

Please show me your arms. (Remove watches and other items)

Remove any head coverings and show me your ears.

If wearing glasses, are they required to take the exam? Ask if they are smart glasses. (Remove any suspicious glasses)



IDENTIFICATION



1. Please hold your driver’s license up to the camera on your computer screen close and steady.


2. Flip it around to the reverse side.


3. Put that in your back pocket or a drawer, out of view along with any other papers or documents.


4. We need you to verify that you have read the website instructions and agreed to the following terms:


5. That you will share your entire screen.


6. For the exam session will be recorded and stored.


7. You have either removed or covered any sensitive or personal items, otherwise you have consented to the viewing and scanning of these items.


8. 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?


9. Please answer with a verbal yes or no.

Pre-Read

1. We will need you to complete the test without any interruptions.


2. Please keep your attention on your computer screen at all times. Don’t let your eyes wander to other parts of the room and don’t leave your seat during the exam.


3. You are not allowed to read any questions or answers out loud and you cannot talk to yourself. Mouthing the words, even if no sound is coming out, IS talking to yourself.


4. You must remove any drinks, snacks, papers, or anything else that might distract you including vapes and tobacco products.


5. You cannot have any visitors or pets in the room, so please close and lock all doors during the room scan.


6. Since you cannot use scrap paper or manual calculators, please remove those items from the testing area.

   (Do not mention a calculator unless asked.)



7. You should only have on your screen the zoom app. All browsers, emails, notifications, and notes must not only be closed, but they have to be shut down and quit completely.



ROOM SCAN

1. Now take your cellphone, change to your rear camera, not your selfie camera. Stand up behind your chair. Hold your phone horizontally, in landscape mode, and point your camera toward your computer.
   
   Show us the left side of the computer.
   Show us the right side of the computer.
   Show us the back of the computer.
   Show us the computer and desktop area.


2. You cannot have any visitors or pets in the room, so please close and lock all doors.


3. Now hold your phone vertically and in the center of your chest. While standing in the same spot, make a 360 degree turn in the same direction with your camera without stopping.


4. Please turn your phone back horizontal and set the phone where it views your monitor, keyboard, and hands.



SCREEN SHARE



1. On the laptop press the “SHARE SCREEN” button at the bottom of the screen. It is the green button.


2. Then press the “SHARE” button in the bottom right hand corner of that dialog box. It is the blue button.


• For a Mac computer:
  * DO NOT READ * Look across the task bar for any dots under the applications. The only apps that may have a dot under them are the finder, Calculator, and Zoom apps.
  
  Look at the top left corner of your screen for the apple, click on the apple. Now click on force quit which is about the fifth item down.
  
  Hold your command key and click all items other than finder, calculator, and zoom. Then click force quit.
  
  In the menu bar (bar across the top) on your Mac, click Control Center
  
  In Control Center, click the Do Not Disturb icon
  
  The Do Not Disturb icon appears in the menu bar to indicate Do Not Disturb is on. To close Control Center, click anywhere on the desktop.
  


• If using a PC:
  * DO NOT READ * Look across the task bar for any bars or lines under the applications. The only apps that may have a line under them are the Calculator and Zoom apps.
  
  Go to the bottom right-hand corner of the screen and look to the right of the time and date. You are looking for a text balloon, it may or may not have a number on it, and right click on it. Then click focus assist followed by clicking priority only.
  
  Right click on the task bar to open Task Manager.
  
  * DO NOT READ * (If this fails click CONTROL-SHIFT-ESCAPE all at once) Make sure all applications are closed except the ones we are using.
  


3. * DO NOT READ * Make sure all apps and processes are quit except for zoom and a calculator app.


4. Open the browser and resize it down so that it fits to the left of the Zoom Gallery showing us. It cannot touch any edges of the screen. The exam is only 3 to 4 inches wide so narrow it down now.


5. Type in the URL bar at the top of the browser “EXAM.TOOLS” and press enter.


6. *IF IN DARK MODE* Click on the black/white moon in the bottom right corner.


7. Select “JOIN EXAM SESSION”.


8. On the top line type the callsign “KJ4PJE”.


9. On the second line type the PIN.

ROOM READY:
We are now ready for your exam. We will be moving you shortly over to a room to take your exam. Please have your identification ready and good luck.

ROOMS BUSY:
MAIN ROOM HOLD - You are all set up now. If you can keep your hands in view and not leave your seat or make any adjustments, we will not have to scan your room again. Please stay just like you are and as soon as a room is ready, we will move you in to take your exam.

OBSERVATION ROOM HOLD - You are all set up now. If you can keep your hands in view and not leave your seat or make any adjustments, we will not have to scan your room again. We are going to move you into an observation room where one of our VE’s will be watching you. Please stay just like you are and as soon as a room is ready, we will move you in to take your exam.



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

1. 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.


2. Please check your name, address, email and phone number.


3. Please read only your name out loud.


4. After you verify your information is correct please click “START _____ EXAM”


5. 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.


6. You will not use your mouse or trackpad anymore for the exam.


7. 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*
DO NOT OFFER OR MENTION UNLESS ASKED!

8. If you need to use your calculator, you may use the trackpad {mouse}, but then you will need to click on the word remaining to refocus to the exam page and begin using the letters A, B, C, and D again.


9. 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.


10. Please makes sure your audio remains unmuted and both cameras remain on during the exam. We will only be muting our audio. If you run into any issues, please say something.


11. GOOD LUCK! You may begin!

FINISH EXAM



1. Please click the “GRADE EXAM” button and we will get your score.



Please stop timing now.



2. Click on the “FINISH AND SIGN FORMS” button, that is the gold button.


3. Click on “FINISH AND SIGN”


4. We are going to take a look at two forms before proceeding. Please click on the CSCE, you will receive a copy of this today. Next please click on the Form 605 and scroll down to the bottom to the certifications. Read those to yourself if you have not seen them before.


5. 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”.


6. Now scribble your signature into the “SIGN HERE” box.


7. Once you have finished with your signature, click on “SIGN DOCUMENTS”, the green button below the box.


8. Click on “FINISH SESSION”.


9. Click on “LOG OUT”


10. We will now stop recording.
    (DO NOT STOP SCREEN SHARE YET)



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.


• 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.


• 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 earning your Extra Class license, the highest level in amateur radio. We invite you to join PARC Radio and consider becoming a Volunteer Examiner. This is a great way to give back and support the amateur radio community.
  
  Volunteer as often as your schedule allows: daily, weekly, or monthly. If interested, please email us at parcve@yahoo.com, and we will provide the details.


• PARC holds a monthly club meeting where you can continue learning about amateur radio. If you do not have a local club, we encourage you to join PARC. We meet online, so you can participate from anywhere. Membership is donation-based only, in any amount you choose. If you have a local club, we encourage you to join both. We are not a replacement for in-person clubs.


• We also encourage you to join the ARRL and participate in your local radio club when possible.


• Thank you for taking your exam with us today. We welcome you or your friends to a future exam session, and we look forward to hearing you on the air.


• Do you have any questions or comments for us?
  
  PAUSE FOR CONGRATULATIONS AND COMMENTS


• For questions or feedback after today, please contact us through our Facebook page for the fastest response. Many common questions are also answered on the FAQ page of our website.


• Please make Zoom full screen. In the chat, you will see a link to the What Next page on our website.
  Click the link, bookmark it, and review the next steps. It includes payment information, helpful links, and special offers available to you.


• Please go ahead and stop the screen share now.


• You are now free to leave the meeting. Click the LEAVE MEETING button in the bottom right corner of your screen.


• 73!