PERT Remote Testing Information

Before taking your exam, you must:

  1. Apply (Click here) to Pasco-Hernando State College.
  2. Schedule (click here) your exam in Canvas.
  3. Pay the remote proctoring fee (Click Here) through Register Blast and finalize your registration. 

IMPORTANT: All exams must be scheduled through both Canvas and RegisterBlast or will be canceled. 

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  1. Go to RegisterBlast to complete your registration and submit payment. 
  • Click on West Campus (New Port Richey).
  • Click on Testing Services-Virtual Proctoring.
  • Click on PERT Remote (Access through Canvas).
  • Choose Date and Time.
  • Enter information.
  • Click on Add to cart.
  • Click on Ready to checkout.
  • Enter Payment information.
  • Click on Purchase Exams.

 

2. Log into myPHSC

  • Click on the Canvas tile.
  • Click on the Testing Services tile (PERT icon).
  • Click on Smarter Proctoring.
  • Read the Exam information and complete the instructions under notes.
  • Choose a Proctor.
  • Schedule your Session
  • Review the Technical Requirements.
  • Click Schedule your exam.
  • Choose Date.
  • Choose Time.
  • Click Schedule

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Fees

  • There is a $15.00 proctoring fee for this optional service. 
  • A $5 fee applies for retakes. 
    • 3rd attempts of a subtest must be approved in advance by emailing Testing Services at testing@phsc.edu.

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Remote Testing Requirements

  • Find a quiet, well-lit, and distraction-free environment to take your exam.
  • No one else can be in the room with you.
  • You must not speak during the exam.
  • You will be video, and audio recorded for security purposes.
  • If this is your first exam, watch the introductory experience video.
  • Complete a system check before testing, including an Internet speed test.
  • All laptops MUST be fully charged or plugged in. Unscheduled breaks to retrieve charging plugs will NOT be permitted. 
  •  Restart your computer before your exam.
  •  Close ALL other open applications, other than Google Chrome.
  • Turn off automatic updates for your machine while testing.
  • Sit at a desk or table while taking your exam.

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System Requirements Computing Device: Desktop

  • Laptops and desktops
  • No iPads, tablets, phones, or other electronic devices
  • Macs require a minimum of macOS 10.10.
  • PCs require a minimum of Windows 7

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Browser Requirement

You must be using the most recent version of Google Chrome.

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Webcam Required

  • Internal or External

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Microphone Required

  • Internal or External speakers

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Ability to Perform Room Scan

  • A room scan (top, bottom, and sides) must be conducted to take your exam. 
  • Clear your exam area of any non-permitted items.

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No Headpieces, unless approved in advance

  • No hats
  • No headphones
  • No air pods (etc.)

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No Breaks during the exam. Leaving the testing area will indicate you have forfeited the exam. 

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College Success PERT Access Codes

Note: All the access codes are case-sensitive.

  • Remote PERT Reading, Writing, & Math (All Subtests):  RFull
  • Remote PERT Reading only: RReading
  • Remote PERT Writing only: RWriting
  • Remote PERT Math only: RMath
  • Remote PERT Reading & Math: RR&M
  • Remote PERT Reading & Writing: RR&W
  • Remote PERT Writing & Math: RW&M
  • For diagnostic or audio subtests contact Testing Services.