How is the exam conducted remotely and what equipment will I need?

Essential Equipment required to take the A2 C of C Theory Examination

You will need to have available/ensure you can comply with the following BEFORE you will be able to successfully undertake your A2 C of C Theory Examination:

• Have access to a Windows or Mac Desktop or Laptop computer
  • Tablets will not be allowed as you will be required to share your screen at all times which most tablets do not allow.
  • Chromebooks are not compatible - If you only have access to a Chromebook please email the UAVHUB team at Courses@uavhub.com
• Google Chrome Browser
• Microphone (enabled at all times)
• Webcam (enabled at all times)
  • You will need to show around your room in a full 360-degree motion.
    • If your webcam is built into your screen (not a laptop) such as an iMac you will need to use an external webcam
• Stable Internet Connection
  • A minimum of 2 Mbps is required to take the examination

The A2 C of C Examination is invigilated by an AI system

This is an official examination and you must be prepared. Please read and follow the guidance provided during the examination thoroughly to ensure that you have the smoothest possible experience.

Before the Examination

• You must do the examination on either a Windows PC or Mac 
  • You cannot do the examination on a Chromebook, iPad, iPad Pro or other tablet devices
• You must have a webcam and microphone and these must be turned on at all times.
  • You must NOT use a headset or wear headphones
• Please sit in a well-lit room and do not sit with your back to a window.
• You will need to show your Examiner your Photographic ID (Passport or Driving License)
  • Please keep your mobile phone to hand for this stage in case your webcam has difficulty focussing on the ID.
• You will be required to allow screen share/screen recording on your device
• The system may ask for you to show your workspace and surrounding area using the webcam.
  • Your webcam will need to be detachable, or contained within the laptop so you can show your desk.
    • if your webcam cable is very short, we would advise you to get a USB cable extender so you have more flexibility so you can show the examiner around easily
  • You will not be able to do this with a desktop with a built-in webcam such as an iMac, unless you are able to move the computer around, such that the Examiner can see your ENTIRE room including UNDER the desk.
  • Please move the webcam slowly as explained.
• Make sure your desk is clear of clutter and notes
• This is a closed book examination and you must not have any guidance materials printed, onscreen or nearby.
• You must NOT use multiple monitors.
  • If you have multiple monitors please disconnect and remove these from the desk.
• The webcam should be placed on your primary monitor so the instructor can see you looking at the screen.
  • If the system deems that you are looking away from the monitor 'too often' your examination may be flagged and deemed void.
• You must be in a quiet room with no distractions.
• You must be alone for the examination.