From the course: ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (2024) Cert Prep

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Exam environment

Exam environment

From the course: ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (2024) Cert Prep

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Exam environment

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- You'll be taking the computer-based CISSP exam at a Pearson VUE testing center, probably not far from your home or office. These centers typically located in office buildings and strip malls, are non-descript locations that conduct testing for a wide variety of programs. You might find yourself sitting for the exam wedged in between a healthcare professional taking a nursing exam and a student tackling a graduate school admissions test. When you arrive at the test center, you'll go through a check-in process at the front desk where the exam staff will check your identification, take your photograph and biometric readings of your palm, and electronically capture your signature. You may have to wait a short time until your testing station is ready for use. Once it's time to sit for the exam, you'll be asked to use a locker to store any personal items that aren't allowed in the exam room, and then you'll be shown to the terminal where you'll take the exam. If you'd like to get a feel…

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