Admissions and candidate monitoring equipment

Pearson VUE Select sites are installed with the following equipment:

Candidate photo admissions camera

The site technician installs a digital camera used to take candidate photos. This camera is mounted in a stationary position near the administration workstation and is focused on a chair where candidates sit while being photographed.

Logitech C615 camera	Logitech C920 or C920e camera	Old Admissions camera

Palm vein device

The palm vein device connects to the administration workstation and allows administrators to capture a mapping of the candidate’s palm vein pattern. To provide a palm vein scan, a candidate briefly places a hand flat on the device with fingers apart and slides hand forward until the edge of the palm touches the finger dividers. In most situations, this device should be installed where the admissions process occurs.

Digital signature device

The digital signature device consists of an electronic pad and a stylus (pen) and is also connected to the administration workstation. Candidates provide an electronic signature by signing the pad using the stylus.

ePad model VP9801	ePad II model VP9851

Scanner

A scanner is not an admissions device but is used in backup procedures if the digital signature device is not functioning. The scanner connects to the administration workstation. Pearson VUE does not supply the scanners for sites. Since all sites do not use the same type of scanner, we have not provided detailed information on using the scanner in this guide. Please refer to the user guide that you received with the scanner if you need help.

Webcam (backup camera)

The webcam is used as a backup method of taking candidate photos only if the main camera is not functioning. This camera also connects to the administration workstation.

See the Candidate photo admissions cameras above.

In addition to the admissions equipment, sites delivering professional exams must record audio and video of candidates while they are taking exams. Sites may receive different equipment. Your site will receive some of this equipment:

Mounted camera

Cameras that are used to view candidates while testing.

Microphone

If you receive a mini dome camera, you will also receive one of the following microphones.

What is next?

Exam delivery room

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