Test Environment - ABO Oral Exam Procedures Manual - 1

Candidates must have access to a quiet, suitable space for the four-hour examination session.

The space must be well-lit.

The test environment/or camera view of the test environment should be clear of personalized information (e.g., no academic degrees or family photos on display). This does not mean that the space must specifically designed for the virtual oral examination, but it should not be set up or staged to inform the examiners about the individual’s background.

Virtual backgrounds are not permitted.

Note-taking is not permitted. (Candidates who qualify for accommodations under ADA guidelines must apply for this testing accommodation at least four months prior to the exam.)

Desk should be free of any clutter or unnecessary materials. Beverages such as water, coffee, or tea, and personal care items such as tissues or cough drops are permitted.

Only the candidate may enter and exit the test environment. Children, pets, family members, or other visitors are not permitted in the exam environment.

2.3.10. Oral Exam Platform

2.5. Professional Dress

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