All proctors must check candidates in or mark them no show on the proctor portal by the end of the day of the exams.

Following are the basic procedures when administering any paper test for NTN.

Ensuring Security with Paper Administration

All security requirements are provided in the Security section of this site.

Proctors administering a paper test must read the NTN Paper Administration Script (found in each PBT test section) to candidates before the test begins.

Begin the Test Day

1. Prepare check-in materials and Confidentiality and Nondisclosure/Release and Waiver of Liability agreement forms.

2. Prepare answer sheets and other materials necessary for the test.

3. Prepare DVD and be sure all seats can easily view the video and hear the audio

Before Beginning the Exam

1. Seat candidates randomly around the room, leaving the front row empty for those who cannot see.

2. Welcome candidates and thank them for choosing National Testing Network

3. Go over Restroom and Personal Belongings Policies

4. Remind candidates there is no talking during the exam

5. Let candidates know if they cannot hear or see to alert a proctor and they may be seated at another desk.

6. Pass out the test materials.

During the Exam

1. Be available to answer questions and troubleshoot the video playback if need be.

2. Read aloud the verbal instructions and play the DVD according to the the specific exam you are administering.

3. Consistently monitor the candidates and walk around the testing area

4. Be available for any questions that candidates have during administration

After the Exam

1. Thank the candidates for attending.

2. Collect all test materials from candidates and make sure you receive everything back.

3. Prepare materials to be sent in for scoring.

End of Testing Day

1. Mark no-show candidates with an ‘x’ on the printed schedule and do the same in the online proctor page.

2. Log into ExamHQ and submit all answer sheets (front and back) and printed schedule with no-shows marked.

3. Secure all test administration materials in a locked cabinet.

Sending Test Material for Scoring

After PBT administrations, all test material should be sent the same day to National Testing Network for scoring via ExamHQ (highly preferred) or overnight UPS or FedEx only. US Postal Service is not acceptable.

Be sure to include:

• Cover Sheet

• Candidate Check-In List with no-shows indicated

• Bubble answer sheets (front and back)

• CPAT Worksheet (applicable to physical abilities testing)

• PAT Worksheet (applicable to physical abilities testing)

• Incident/Observation Report Writing Tests (if applicable, without scratch paper)