---
title: "Testing procedures"
type: "wiki"
space: "Test Centres"
author: "Sonia Novello"
created: 2022-02-17T19:41:28Z
updated: 2024-10-03T18:04:29Z
tags: ["test-centre", "testing-procedures"]
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/119/test-centres/wiki/view/4907/testing-procedures"
---

# Testing procedures

### **Faculty, please visit the [Test Centre's Faculty space](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/248/testing-procedures-for-faculty/home "Testing Procedures") for testing procedures and contact information**

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A proctor is a person who guides you through the testing process and monitors you for the duration of the test.

Students requiring academic accommodations must make arrangements through [Accessible Learning Services](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/122/accessible-learning-services-and-counselling-services/ALS/home "Accessible Learning Services").

## In-person Testing Procedures

Students are required to follow these procedures:

- provide identification in the form of a Seneca OneCard, virtual Seneca OneCard or government-issued photo identification \(provincial health cards are not accepted\)
- all electronics and valuables can remain with the student, but must be placed at their feet in an integrity bag, which will be provided
- refrain from wearing wristwatches during the test
- food is not permitted in the testing rooms; only water in clear containers is permitted
- backpacks, briefcases or other bags are not permitted in the testing rooms
- coats are not permitted in the testing rooms

## Remote Testing Procedures

A remote proctor will use their computer device to connect with your device through a video conferencing platform to view you, your testing space and to administer the test.

You will need a quiet space, computer i.e. desktop or laptop with a reliable internet connection, webcam and audio capabilities. Please note that you will not be able to use a Chromebook, iPad, cellphone or tablet. If a proctor is unable to clearly view you, your test environment, workspace and identification, you will not be permitted to write a test.

To participate in remote testing, students are required to follow these procedures:

- provide identification in the form of a Seneca OneCard, virtual Seneca OneCard or government-issued photo identification \(provincial health cards are not accepted\)
- join 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment with their Test Centre proctor
- remain completely alone and undisturbed in a quiet testing space for the duration of the test, with the exception of authorized test aids
- keep only permitted computer applications open during their test
- power off all electronic devices including cellphones and iPads, and keep these devices out of arms reach
- refrain from wearing wristwatches during the test