NLN Student Guide to Remote Testing PAX & NACE - At Home - What You Need to Know Prior to Your NLN Remote Proctored Exam

Sep 20, 2026

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NLN student guide explaining how to prepare for an at-home NLN remote proctored exam for PAX and NACE. Covers technical requirements for installing and running Questionmark Secure, enabling real-time communication components via Zoom, and meeting identification rules using a valid hard-plastic school or government ID. Describes workspace setup, standard proctoring rules, pre-launch 360-degree room scanning, and prohibited/unacceptable behaviors with proctor responses, including pauses, room scans, incident reporting, and time credit policies.

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What You Need to Know Prior to Your NLN Remote Proctored Exam

Before Exam Day

Technical Requirements (Hardware / Software / Internet)

Installing Questionmark Secure

Real-time communication components

Identification Requirements

Testing Environment / Workspace Requirements

Standard Rules

Prior to Launching the Exam

Unacceptable Behaviors and Proctor Responses

NLN STUDENT GUIDE TO REMOTE TESTING PAX & NACE AT HOME NLN Testing Services NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING Shiloh, IL Copyright, 2020, National League for Nursing. All Rights Reserved. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PRIOR TO YOUR NLN REMOTE PROCTORED EXAM Before Exam Day Technical Requirements (Hardware / Software / Internet) Because the exam is both secure and proctored, there are some technical requirements. T Installing Questionmark Secure 1. Install Questionmark Secure 6.0.26+ for Windows or 6.0.19+ for Mac. The link in step \#2 enables you to install and detect the version of Questionmark Secure installed. 2. Go to Install and detect Questionmark Secure to detect installation of Questionmark Secure. 3. Click Download to download the appropriate version of Questionmark Secure for your operating system. If you have a previous version of Questionmark Secure installed, we recommend uninstalling the older version before installing the required version. 4. Install Questionmark Secure. 5. Click Launch. A webpage that requires Questionmark Secure opens. 6. You might need to close prohibited applications before being able to launch your exam. Common prohibited applications include Outlook, Skype for Business (Lync), GoToMeeting, and SnagIT. Close any prohibited applications, if any, and click Launch again. 7. When Questionmark Secure is installed and all prohibited programs have been closed, anew page opens showing the installed version. Click Close Questionmark Secure to exit Questionmark Secure. Real-time communication components 1. Ensure the following are functional and enabled for real-time communication with the exam proctor. o A browser with pop-up blocker disabled o A built-in or external webcam and microphone o Internet speed must be at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload. 2. Use the following link to test real-time communication components: o Test real-time communication components and bandwidth o The real-time communication with the proctor is accomplished using a Zoom meeting. Zoom is a web conferencing application, and you'll be prompted to install or run it in the process of connecting with the proctor. You don't have to install it ahead of time. Identification Requirements Candidates are expected to provide the following identification: 􀁿 Must be an original, current (valid) ID issued by a city/state/federal government agency or your school. 􀁿 School ID must be in hard plastic card format. Paper or electronic formats are NOT acceptable. 􀁿 Your first and last names must match the name on the NLN Registration Roster. 􀁿 The photo must be clearly recognizable as you. Testing Environment / Workspace Requirements 􀁿 Candidate must be in a well-lit, quiet, private room. 􀁿 Any doors to the room or closet are to be closed. 􀁿 Candidate must be alone in the room. 􀁿 The table or desk and surrounding area including floor must be clear of any material. 􀁿 Candidate’s mobile phone should be turned off and stored away out of sight. 􀁿 Additional monitors are to be turned off and turned away from sight of candidate. 􀁿 Any desk phone is to be disconnected. 􀁿 We will require the candidate to hold up a reflective surface such as a mirror to show the edges of the monitor, so candidates will be expected to have one available before the exam. Standard Rules 􀁿 You are alone in the room 􀁿 Your desk and work area are clear 􀁿 You are connected to a power source 􀁿 No phones or headphones 􀁿 No dual monitors 􀁿 No leaving your seat 􀁿 No talking 􀁿 Webcam, speakers, and microphone must remain on throughout the test. 􀁿 The proctor must be able to see you for the duration of the test. Prior to Launching the Exam To ensure that these requirements are met, proctors will take the following actions before unlocking the exam: 􀁿 Conduct 360-degree room scan using the candidate’s webcam 􀁿 Remind candidates there are NO permitted resources 􀁿 Review expected

FAQs

What are the technical requirements before taking the NLN remote proctored exam?

Install the required Questionmark Secure version and ensure real-time communication components work. A webcam and microphone must be enabled, pop-up blockers disabled, and internet speed should meet the required upload/download minimums.

What identification is required for the exam?

Provide an original, current valid ID issued by a government agency or your school. A school ID must be a hard plastic card, and your first and last names must match the NLN registration roster.

What happens if prohibited behavior occurs during the exam?

The proctor provides a warning and may create an incident report. Depending on the behavior, the exam session can be terminated at the institution’s discretion, and no time credit may be allowed.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Theodora