Examination Format

Each examination is 3 hours in length and is open book. Each examination contains 70 multiple choice questions. Each multiple choice question contains a choice of four (4) possible answers, of which the candidate is to select the best answer. Each question carries equal weight. The pass mark is 70%.

Online examinations are offered in 2 formats:

1. Online Examination at Your Home / Your Location
   • Accessible from the Candidate's home, office, or location of choice
   • See how virtual proctoring works
   • Ensure your system meets these requirements:
     • Desktop computer or laptop (not tablet, Chromebook, or cell phone)
     • A working built-in or external webcam, speakers, and microphone
     • Install the meeting application, GoToMeeting, to connect to proctor
     • Browser with pop-up blocker disabled
     • Internet speed must be at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload
     • Hot spots are not recommended
     • Check your system at: https://prod.examity.com/systemcheck/ComputerReadinessCheck.aspx

An attempt to proctor your examination at lower bandwidth internet speeds will be made, but in the event that a continuous connection to your computer cannot be maintained, your examination will have to be rescheduled.

• Utilizing established Ontario College Test Centre locations throughout Ontario

See sample online examinations. (For demonstration only, questions not current.)
User name = test
Password = password123!

Note: In parts of northern Ontario where sufficient internet services are not yet available, paper examinations will be offered utilizing Ontario College satellite locations.