Remote session CBE: Your work area on exam day
The permitted items which are allowed on your desk for either a desktop or laptop setup are listed below in thebox.

ALL other items are strictly prohibited from being on your desk. We have listed some common items which breach the rules and regulations in thebox.

Please note this list is not exhaustive. If you require any other items due to special educational needs, disability or temporary injury these must be requested andapproved ahead of your exam by following our additional support process.
Your mobile phone will be required during the check-in process. Your phone must then be placed out of arms rearch before starting your exam.
DESKTOP SET UP

LAPTOP SET UP

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

Clear desk area

Clear desk area

Clear desk area

One monitor

Laptop screen with built in webcam

Separate keyboard
Separate mouse

Laptop fully charged/connected topower source

One external monitor(laptop screen must be closed)

Webcam

Separate keyboard (optional)

Laptop fully charged/connected topower source

Calculator (refer to exam guidelines)

Separate mouse (optional)

Separate keyboard

A clear glass of water or small bottle(all labels removed)

Calculator (refer to exam guidelines)

Separate mouse

A clear glass of water or small bottle(all labels removed)

Webcam sitting on top of monitor
Calculator (refer to exam guidelines)
A clear glass of water or small bottle(all labels removed)

NO additional monitors

NO additional monitors

ONE EXTERNAL MONITOR ONLYNO additional peripherals

NO additional peripherals

NO additional peripherals

NO additional food or drink

NO additional food or drink

NO additional food or drink

NO headsets/earphones/earbuds

NO headsets/earphones/earbuds

NO headsets/earphones/earbuds

NO scrap paper

NO scrap paper

NO scrap paper

NO watches

NO watches

NO watches

NO external microphone or speakers

NO external microphone or speakers

NO external microphone or speakers

Example of desk and room environment
which meet requirements
This desk set up is an example of what
would be allowed – please refer toour desk set up regulations for more
information on what is allowed on yourdesk. Any unauthorised items on yourdesk will need to be removed before youstart your exam.
1 Your exam must be taken in a private and quiet room with solid
walls and a closed door. No one else is allowed to enter the room
for the full duration of the exam.
2 Bookshelves can appear in your room, but you can’t have any
books open or any on your desk.
3 Make sure any other electrical equipment such as cameras, radiosor televisions in the room are fully switched off.
4 If there’s a possibility people might be seen through any windows
in your room, you’ll need to cover your windows fully.
5 You can have other items in your room environment, but makesure you comply fully with the desk environment regulations.

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Example of desk and room environment
which breach regulations
Only authorised items which meet thedesk set up guidance are allowed to beon your desk. None of the items circled
are permitted.
You can have other items in your room environment, but makesure you comply fully with the desk environment regulations. Any
unauthorised items on your desk will need to be removed.

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Examples shown are:
X Table lamp X Sandwich X Mouse mat X Book X Second monitor.

41 Your exam must be taken in a private room with solid walls anda closed door, rooms partitioned by curtains for example or inenvironments where other people may appear in the room arestrictly prohibited.
2 You need to take your room in a quiet location. All electricalequipment such as cameras, radios or televisions must be fully
switched off.
3 If your room is on a level where individuals can be seen,
you’ll need to make sure your windows are covered fully byblinds/curtains.
4 Any items such as opened books, flipcharts or whiteboards whichhave visible text on them are not permitted.

4ACCA remote exam check-in photo guide

ACCEPTABLE PHOTOSFRONTThe whole workspace must be clearlyvisible and include the whole computer
and the area around it. There must be no
unauthorised items on your desk or withinarm’s reach.

LEFT
The invigilator must see the wholeworkspace from the left side. It should
include the computer, desk and contents on
the desk, including any authorised items.

UNACCEPTABLE PHOTOSBACK
The invigilator must be able to see yourdesk plus everything on the desk and theview behind to ensure your setup meets therules and regulations

RIGHT
The invigilator must see the wholeworkspace from the right side. It should
include the computer, desk and contents on
the desk, including any authorised items.

FRONT
No unauthorised items are permitted withinyour workspace – there are many items on
this desk that are not allowed.

LEFT
Remember to include the full workspace tothe left of you.

BACK
The invigilator must see the back of yourworkspace including the floor around you.

RIGHT
Remember to include the full workspace tothe right of you.