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Cannot be a Chromebook.  \n• Must be in an enclosed room with a door than can be shut, quiet environment, no other individuals in the room.  \n• Students must complete a system check at the time of their appointment, or prior to their appointment, to ensure their system will support delivery of an OP exam.  \nOnline Proctored GED Test: Key Information  \n• Students must earn a score of 145 or higher on the GED Ready test within the past 60 days in any subject area they wish to take via OP. Only required before the 1st OP attempt in each subject area.  \n• Available in English and Spanish  \n• Test accommodations available to students with a diagnosed disability who want to test via OP.  \nWhat Students Have Told Us  \nIn a survey students told us the top benefits of OP testing include:  \n• Convenience/availability of test appointment times  \n• No need to travel to test center  \n• Reduced anxiety/stress in testing from home  \nOnline Proctored Testing: Benefits & Challenges  \nBenefits  \n• Appointments are available 24/7 and are often available same day.  \n• Test-takers can cancel or reschedule their appointment all the way up to their scheduled appointment time  \n• Test from the comfort of home or other location that meets the OP testing criteria  \n• Students have the ability to mix OP testing and in-person  \nChallenges  \n• Some students are going to encounter technical issues often related to their home internet connection or equipment.  \n• Students cannot use a hand-held calculator or physical scratch paper  \n• Test security – while we have many test security features in place there is more risk with OP than having a student test inperson at a test center.  \nWho May Benefit from OP Testing?  \n• Students who work and need to test at unconventional hours.  \n• Students who have young children and/or no childcare.  \n• Students who are trying to earn their GED quickly.  \n• Students who have test anxiety or generalized anxiety.  \n• Students who lack an inperson test center close to their home.  \nTest Center vs OP & OP Test Tips","cbCaiiINQn8FIfbG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiINQn8FIfbG","pdf",3914949,69,"English","# OP Test Overview\n## In-person vs OP Testing\n## OP Test Tips\n## Common Questions/Issues\n## Preparing Your Students\n## Scheduling and Test Day\n# The Online Proctored (OP) GED Test\n## Launch timeline and delivery method share\n## Where students test: Test Center vs OP\n# Taking an OP GED Test: How it Works\n## Registration and scheduling via ged.com\n## Hardware and environment requirements\n## System check\n# OP GED Test: Key Information\n## GED Ready score requirement\n## Language availability and accommodations\n# Student Feedback, Benefits, and Challenges\n## Top benefits reported by students\n## Key challenges and security considerations\n# Who May Benefit from OP Testing","[{\"question\":\"How does a student schedule and take an OP GED test?\",\"answer\":\"Students register and schedule their OP test via their ged.com account, similar to in-person testing. 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