Remote session CBE: Your work area on exam day
The permitted items which are allowed on your desk for either a desktop or laptop setup are listed below in the box.
ALL other items are strictly prohibited from being on your desk. We have listed some common items which breach the rules and regulations in the box.
Please note this list is not exhaustive. If you require any other items due to special educational needs, disability or temporary injury these must be requested and
approved ahead of your exam by following our additional support process.
Your mobile phone will be required during the check-in process. Your phone must then be placed out of arms rearch before starting your exam.
DESKTOP SET UP LAPTOP SET UP
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
Clear desk area Clear desk area Clear desk area
One monitor Laptop screen with built in webcam One external monitor
Separate keyboard Laptop fully charged/connected to (laptop screen must be closed)
Separate mouse power source Laptop fully charged/connected to
Separate keyboard (optional) power source
Webcam
Separate mouse (optional) Separate keyboard
Calculator (refer to exam guidelines)
Calculator (refer to exam guidelines) Separate mouse
A clear glass of water or small bottle
(all labels removed) A clear glass of water or small bottle Webcam sitting on top of monitor
(all labels removed) Calculator (refer to exam guidelines)
A clear glass of water or small bottle
(all labels removed)
NO additional monitors NO additional monitors ONE EXTERNAL MONITOR ONLY
NO additional peripherals NO additional peripherals NO additional peripherals
NO additional food or drink NO additional food or drink NO additional food or drink
NO headsets/earphones/earbuds NO headsets/earphones/earbuds NO headsets/earphones/earbuds
NO scrap paper NO scrap paper NO scrap paper
NO watches NO watches NO watches
NO external microphone or speakers NO external microphone or speakers NO external microphone or speakers
Example of desk and room environment
which meet requirements
This desk set up is an example of what
would be allowed – please refer to
our desk set up regulations for more
information on what is allowed on your 2 4
desk. Any unauthorised items on your
desk will need to be removed before you
start your exam. 3 5
1 Your exam must be taken in a private and quiet room with solid
walls and a closed door. No one else is allowed to enter the room 1
for the full duration of the exam.
2 Bookshelves can appear in your room, but you can’t have any
books open or any on your desk.
3 Make sure any other electrical equipment such as cameras, radios
or televisions in the room are fully switched off.
4 If there’s a possibility people might be seen through any windows
in your room, you’ll need to cover your windows fully.
5 You can have other items in your room environment, but make
sure you comply fully with the desk environment regulations.
Example of desk and room environment
which breach regulations
Only authorised items which meet the
desk set up guidance are allowed to be
on your desk. None of the items circled
3
are permitted.
1
You can have other items in your room environment, but make
sure you comply fully with the desk environment regulations. Any
unauthorised items on your desk will need to be removed.
2
Examples shown are:
X Table lamp X Sandwich X Mouse mat X Book X Second monitor. 4
1 Your exam must be taken in a private room with solid walls and
a closed door, rooms partitioned by curtains for example or in
environments where other people may appear in the room are
strictly prohibited.
2 You need to take your room in a quiet location. All electrical
equipment such as cameras, radios or televisions must be fully
switched off.
3 If your room is on a level where individuals can be seen,
you’ll need to make sure your windows are covered fully by
blinds/curtains.
4 Any items such as opened books, flipcharts or whiteboards which
have visible text on them are not permitted.
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ACCA remote exam check-in photo guide
ACCEPTABLE PHOTOS UNACCEPTABLE PHOTOS
FRONT BACK FRONT BACK
The whole workspace must be clearly The invigilator must be able to see your No unauthorised items are permitted within The invigilator must see the back of your
visible and include the whole computer desk plus everything on the desk and the your workspace – there are many items on workspace including the floor around you.
and the area around it. There must be no view behind to ensure your setup meets the this desk that are not allowed.
unauthorised items on your desk or within rules and regulations
arm’s reach.
LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT
The invigilator must see the whole The invigilator must see the whole Remember to include the full workspace to Remember to include the full workspace to
workspace from the left side. It should workspace from the right side. It should the left of you. the right of you.
include the computer, desk and contents on include the computer, desk and contents on
the desk, including any authorised items. the desk, including any authorised items.
