Remotely Proctored Testing

The information on this page applies only to the remotely proctored CLT and CLT10. It does not pertain to the CLT3-8, in-school CLT10, or in-school CLT. For more information about requirements for those exams, see our Test Day Expectations page.

The remotely proctored CLT and CLT10 can be taken at-home on a personal computer. The exams are recorded (not live-proctored) and later reviewed by CLT staff. This page details what unique expectations students should have for their remotely proctored tests.

The at home CLT10 is also remotely proctored. Please see this page for specific tips on how to help your 9th-10th grader succeed.

The remotely proctored CLT must be taken on CLT’s LockDown Browser! Please see this page for information on how to download.

Overview

The exam takes about two hours and twenty minutes, including pre-test instructions and procedures. The three 40-question sections follow the order and timing below:

      • Section 1 – Verbal Reasoning: 40 minutes
      • Section 2 – Grammar/Writing: 35 minutes
      • Section 3 – Quantitative Reasoning: 45 minutes
      • This exam has no essay section.

There are no breaks during the exam, except for optional one-minute stretch breaks between sections.

Students may choose when to begin their exam between 7 AM - 7 PM Eastern Time. The test must be taken in one sitting; there are no breaks. Customer support via live online chat is available during this time.

The exam contains 120 questions and is scored in the range of 0 – 120 points.

Pending successful review, scores will be released on the third Wednesday following the exam. You will receive an email when they have been posted to your CLT dashboard.

Your video, screen, and audio will be recorded during the test and reviewed afterward. There is no live proctor during the exam. Students must be alone while testing.

Recordings are stored in a secure location and deleted within 45 days.

Testing Requirements

  1. A closed, well-lit room
    The room should be able to be closed off from the rest of the building with doors and have enough light so your face is can visible on camera. You should not be backlit by the light. You must remain in one room from the beginning of the recording until the test is submitted. Public spaces such as cafes, parks, or open areas in libraries are not allowed.

  2. Remain alone with no talking
    Post this sign as a reminder to other members of the household not to interrupt. 

  3. Stay in view of the camera
    Your head and shoulders must be clearly visible to the camera for the entire duration of the exam. You should be centered in the frame and your face and eyes should be visible at all times.

  4. A reliable internet connection
    Be as close as possible to the Wi-Fi router. Details on network requirements can be found here.

  5. A desk or table
    Your computer and keyboard must be on a desk or table for the duration of the test. You must test on some sort of hard surface. 

  6. A standard chair or stool
    Sit on a standard chair or stool, not a bed, couch, or overstuffed chair. If you test on a bed, you will not receive a score.

A laptop or desktop computer with a functioning camera, microphone and the ability to screenshare.

  • Tablets and mobile devices cannot be used. 

  • If you are using a school computer, make sure it has CLT’s LockDown Browser downloaded and all the permissions set to allow for camera and microphone usage before test day. We strongly recommend you use the test simulation found on your student dashboard to test your set up before test day!
     
  • Both internal (built-in) and external (e.g. USB) cameras and microphones are acceptable. If you are using an external camera, please have it centered above your screen. You cannot use your phone as a camera or your headphones as a microphone.

  • Make sure your computer’s speakers are working and turned on so that you can hear the notification tones for the test time. You cannot use headphones if you do not have working speakers. You will need to use a different device or go without sound.

  • Additional monitors are forbidden. Other monitors must be unplugged, disconnected from your computer, and removed from the testing surface or covered with a blanket.

  • If you are using a laptop, make sure it is plugged in during the exam.

CLT's LockDown Browser

CLT’s LockDown Browser is required for all remotely proctored testers. Please see this page for download instructions. If you run into any issues, please see this page for FAQs or reach out to our team if you need more assistance. 

An approved form of unexpired physical photo ID. The name must match the name on the CLT student account and the picture must match the person testing.
  • Passport, driver’s license or permit, or state ID

  • Physical high school ID (current year only), HSLDA Student ID (current year only), or college ID
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  • Military/military dependent ID
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  • If you do not have any of the above, you may print this CLT Student ID Form and have it notarized by a notary public, or signed and sealed by a school official.

  • You cannot use your phone for identification. This is not a valid form of I.D. and the presence of a phone may result in an unscored exam.

Some recommended/permitted items include:

  1. Up to 6 sheets of blank scratch paper. Lined, graph, and printer paper are all acceptable.

  2. Up to 2 writing implements. Pens, pencils, and mechanical pencils are all acceptable.

  3. Water or other beverage. Avoid drinking excessive fluids as there is no restroom break during the test.

Other allowed items include a mouse and mouse pad, a lamp, extension cords and power strips, loose tissues, chewing gum, and a fan. Any background noises must be quiet enough that they do not obscure the sounds of the testing environment. Music is not permitted.

All students must remain appropriately clothed for the duration of the exam. This includes a shirt and pants/shorts or a dress. Failure to do so will result in your exam not being reviewed. 

Forbidden Items

In the Immediate Testing Area:

The following items must not be within reach of the student, on their person, or on their device.
  • Calculators of any kind

  • Headphones and earbuds

  • A virtual background
    Students are not allowed to use any sort of blurring or other background effects during the exam. If a student's background cannot be seen, their exam cannot be proctored.

  • Educational/reading material
    No books may be within reach, but closed books on a nearby shelf, table, etc. are acceptable. No dictionaries or translation tools are allowed.

  • All watches
    This includes analog wrist watches as well as smart watches.

In the Testing Room:

The following items cannot be in the same room as the tester.
  • Phones, tablets, or other mobile devices

  • People other than the tester
    Other people should not be in the same room as the tester at any time. Students must not communicate with anyone other than CLT for the duration of the exam.

  • AI tools or other websites/apps

  • Secondary monitors, TVs, and printers 
    If it is not possible to remove such items from the testing room, they must be turned off, disconnected from your computer, out of reach, and, in the cases of monitors and TVs, covered or facing away from you. 

Forbidden Actions

  • Cheating or seeking any advantages in the exam

  • Recording or copying any test content

  • Moving out of camera view
    Students must keep their full face, head, and shoulders centered in frame at all times.

  • Speaking or reading aloud during the exam
    You may mouth the words to yourself or read them in a barely audible whisper, but reading aloud is a testing accommodation and requires prior approval.

  • Testing twice in one day
    Students are only allowed to take one exam per exam date. Students attempting to take the test more than one time on a test date will have their test voided.

How Should I Prepare for my Remotely

Proctored Exam?

Step 1: Know the rules and requirements listed on this page

Make any necessary changes to your testing set up or device to comply with the testing rules. 

Step 2: Confirm your account information is complete and correct

Make sure the username and password are correct. You can practice logging in here. You may reset your password from the login page if necessary. You can see the email and name on the account on the top of your dashboard when you log in. Confirm that the student profile and test registration are accurate. Make sure everything in the profile is accurate to the tester and the selected test date is what was intended. 

Step 3: Prepare your computer

Download CLT’s LockDown browser. Make sure you also verify it before test day! You can do both from this page. You should also update your computer. Make sure your device has completed any necessary updates before test day. Reboot your device during the week leading up to the test.

Step 4: Take the Test Simulation on your CLT dashboard

This will allow you to verify that your device and connection are likely to be compatible with our remote proctoring systems. Please complete the simulation through the "Verify Recording Transmission" step to ensure your equipment works. Feel free to continue with the practice exam for the full test experience. Find more information and instructions here.

Step 5: Take the other practice tests on your CLT dashboard

There are 3 free practice tests on your dashboard. This will allow you to properly prepare for the content of the CLT exam. You find out more information about how best to use our practice exams here. 

Thanks for choosing CLT! If you are looking for more information, you can visit our How to Start your Remotely Proctored Exam page.

For additional advice, you can go to our page on the Top 5 Reasons Remotely Proctored Exams are Unscored. Please contact us at info@cltexam.com if you need any assistance.