--- title: How to Start Your Remotely Proctored Exam description: Instructions for how students will begin their remotely proctored exam on test day! image: https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Hubspot%20Landing%20Page%20Featured%20Image.png --- [![Classic Learning Test](https://info.cltexam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CLT%20Logo%201-1-1.png?width=167&height=60&name=CLT%20Logo%201-1-1.png "Classic Learning Test")](https://cltexam.com) - [Go to Main Website](https://www.cltexam.com/) [Back to Main Website](https://www.cltexam.com/) [Back to Home](https://www.cltexam.com/) # Starting Your Remotely Proctored Exam ### Accessing the Test --- ### Step 1: Log In Students will begin the remotely proctored exam by logging into their [CLT student dashboard](https://login.cltexam.com/login?state=hKFo2SBsZkFXWnhQdHZIaXBQLTRnSEFnanZ6bFVMa3VUamQxUqFupWxvZ2luo3RpZNkgNkNoUFkzQjFiMUd6ekctQXFVbWJYZHg5YUhjTVdyMGKjY2lk2SBSMTd4ZHFOSlJTcWpyTDN3V0E3aWxJdDNYUnNmZlRuNA&client=R17xdqNJRSqjrL3wWA7ilIt3XRsffTn4&protocol=oauth2&audience=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.cltexam.com%2F&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.cltexam.com%2Flogin%2Fcallback&scope=openid%20profile%20email%20offline_access&response_mode=query&response_type=code&nonce=0f655a053316111933396ca82c05a878&code_challenge=n4diLVR3Hf09cUmy2pm7fcdMFSaVqKZ8qJ83Nx7KWAo&code_challenge_method=S256).  Make sure you are using the correct email/username when logging in. Check your instruction email for the email address you used when registering. ### Step 2: Locate the Test You will see a box titled "Test Active: Take Your CLT" on the student dashboard. You will also see the test date listed. If you do not see the "Test Active" box, you might be logged into the wrong account. Check your emails regarding the test to see which account has your exam! ![start your test button (1)](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/start%20your%20test%20button%20(1).png) You can double check the email you are logged in with by looking under "Welcome" on your dashboard. If you are logged in to the wrong account, you can log out with the button on the bottom left and log back in with the correct email. ### Step 3: Select "Begin Test" to Launch LockDown Select the "Begin Test" button in the "Test Active" box.  This will launch CLT's LockDown Browser on your computer. If you have trouble launching LockDown, please see the page to the right. You can also use the chat feature on your dashboard for support! [FAQs for LockDown Browser](https://info.cltexam.com/lockdown-browser-faqs-for-the-remotely-proctored-clt?hsLang=en) ## Setting Up --- As a reminder, this exam is recorded; it is not being watched live. Therefore it is the responsibility of the students to perform the following steps thoroughly. Your test timer will not start until you have completed the pre-test instructions and begun the first section, Verbal Reasoning. ### Step 4: Read Aloud and Sign the Honor Code Read the Honor Code aloud and then hit the "Accept" button to begin. ### Step 5: Prepare Your Space Carefully review the list of requirements and rules and make any necessary adjustments to your testing environment. See [this page](https://info.cltexam.com/remotelyproctoredtesting?hsLang=en)for a more detailed review. Select each box after completing.  ![Screenshot 2026-08-25 at 9.35.51 AM](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-08-25%20at%209.35.51%20AM.png) ### Step 6: Configure Your Technology Select the boxes to confirm that your browser, volume, and tabs are all configured correctly. Both tech requirements must have a green check. You should get a pop up to allow the camera, microphone, and screenshare in LockDown. Make sure you select "allow" for all three! ![Copy of NCR dates and deadlines](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20NCR%20dates%20and%20deadlines.png "Copy of NCR dates and deadlines") See below for more details and instructions on meeting technical requirements. If you have to do any troubleshooting, you will need to exit out of LockDown to do so. Camera and Microphone Screensharing (Mac) Screensharing (Chromebook) In order for your camera and microphone to work, the settings for LockDown Browser and the computer must be set to allowed. In your computer settings, the camera and microphone are both found under Privacy/Security. Make sure the camera and microphone are listed as allowed for LockDown Browser. If you have issues getting your audio and visual to work, see **[this guide.](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Ops%20and%20CS/A_V%20Troubleshooting.pdf?hsLang=en)** ![screensharing on mac](https://info.cltexam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/screensharing%20on%20mac.gif?width=614&height=405&name=screensharing%20on%20mac.gif) If you have issues getting your screen share to work, see **[this guide](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Ops%20and%20CS/Screen%20Share%20Troubleshooting%20Guide.pdf?hsLang=en).** ![chrome screensharing](https://info.cltexam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/chrome%20screensharing.gif?width=700&height=395&name=chrome%20screensharing.gif) If you have issues getting your screen share to work, see**[this guide](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Ops%20and%20CS/Screen%20Share%20Troubleshooting%20Guide.pdf).** ### Step 7: Acknowledge the Rules Carefully read through these acknowledgements and follow the instructions before agreeing. Please note that by checking this box in the pretest you agree to all stipulations listed: ![Screenshot 2025-12-22 at 3.18.19 PM](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-12-22%20at%203.18.19%20PM.png) ## Completing the Pretest --- ### Step 8: Identification Show [your physical identification](https://info.cltexam.com/remotelyproctoredtesting?hsLang=en) to the camera. As a reminder, this could include: - Driver's License - Passport - Student ID - [CLT ID Form](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Ops%20and%20CS/RPCLT/CLT%20Student%20ID%20Form.pdf) ![Screenshot 2024-07-02 at 11](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-07-02%20at%2011.webp) Ensure the ID is close to the camera, the name and picture are in focus, and that you hold it for at least 5 seconds. If your camera is having trouble focusing, you can try holding your scratch paper behind it! Do not use your phone for your ID. It is not valid and will result in an unscored exam. ### Step 9: Desk and Chair Show your entire desk/testing surface and then stand up and display your chair.  NOTE: You cannot test on a bed. If you do, your exam will not be scored. ![Copy of Desk\_chair show v2](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Desk_chair%20show%20v2.gif) ### Step 10: Room You will then show your entire room, circling with the camera slowly.  ![Copy of Room show v2](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Room%20show%20v2.gif) ### Step 11: Scratch Paper Display the front and back of each of the pieces of scratch paper you have. You are allowed up to six blank pieces.  ![paper show gif](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/paper%20show%20gif.gif) ### Step 12: Ears and Wrists You will then show that you have nothing in your ears and that your wrists are free of watches of any kind.  ![wrist show gif](https://info.cltexam.com/hubfs/wrist%20show%20gif.gif) ### Step 13: Verify Recording Transmission This step ensures that your Wi-Fi connection is stable so that we can receive your video and test answers. If the transmission is taking longer than 10 minutes to load, we recommend testing the internet speed [here](http://speedtest.net) and then contacting customer support.  ### Step 14: Start your Test Once we confirm your pretest recording transmission, click the button to proceed to the last page before your exam. As soon as you click the "Begin Section 1" button, the timer will automatically begin counting down. Read the instructions, and then click and you may begin reading the passage and answering questions. ![3-8 submission (7)](https://info.cltexam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-8%20submission%20(7).png?width=700&height=315&name=3-8%20submission%20(7).png "3-8 submission (7)") --- If you have more questions about test day, please contact us via [info@cltexam.com](mailto:info@CLTexam.com) or the chat feature on our website. Best wishes on your exam! ![CLT Logo 1-1-1](https://info.cltexam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CLT%20Logo%201-1-1.png?width=167&name=CLT%20Logo%201-1-1.png) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CLTexam) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/classiclearningtest) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/clt_exam) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/CLTexam/) © 2024 All Rights Reserved ## Team Member Name ![team-member](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5377389/theme/images/stock-images/team-member-1.png) Team member bio information.