What are the technical requirements to sit the EPAC?

1. The examination system Wiseflow will be used for the EPAC online.

(a) Candidates require the necessary technical equipment as set out in the WISEflow documentation available on the WISEflow website.

(b) In particular, the lockdown browser will have to be used during the examination.

(c) This browser has to be installed and run with administrative privileges on the candidate’s personal computer.

(d) The use of iPads is not allowed.

(e) The examination will be remotely invigilated, and therefore a webcam, a microphone and speakers shall be connected. An external camera with a resolution of 720p HD with built in microphone is recommended, particularly if a large external monitor is used.

2. The hardware used by candidates must comply in particular with the following requirements:

(a) The microphone must capture the sound around the candidate and must be connected and active throughout the examination.

(b) The camera should be positioned centred above or below the frame of the active screen, but not more than 5 cm away from it. The camera is to be oriented to show a frontal portrait image of the candidate when looking at the screen. The camera must not be covered at any time.

(c) Speaker audio settings must be adjusted to pick up sounds from the internet browser at audible volume levels.