I arrived at the Sylvan testing site with about a half hour to spare and was welcomed in to start the exam. I then had to show two forms of ID, answer a few questions, and sign in. Participants are allowed only to take the paper and pencil provided by the center into the exam room. The proctor makes sure participants are comfortable, signs them in for the exam, then sets them on their way. The computer testing system works very well.
Participants can use the on screen tutorial to familiarize themselves with the process.
Only one question with its multiple-choice answers appears on the screen at a time. A test-taker then uses the mouse or the arrow keys to make a choice, hits next, and the next question appears. As persons progress through the exam, they can mark questions to return to them later and are directed to mark incomplete answers upon finishing the last question on the exam. Although I was given four hours to complete the 200 questions, I was done in about two hours. I have to say that I did find the computer method very easy and comfortable.