Workgroup Scenario Installation

In a workgroup scenario installation, exam delivery workstations are connected through a local area network (LAN) or workgroup to the administration workstation which provides shared file storage. This is illustrated below.

Note

The PVTC Select and PLT sites are strictly prohibited from installing in a workgroup scenario configuration. PVTC Select and PLT sites MUST install using a server scenario configuration.

A diagram of the workgroup scenario configuration for a test center.

  1. Admissions area
  2. An internet connection is required to:
    1. Download exams
    2. Upload results
    3. Perform updates
    4. View reports
  3. The server and administrator role are installed on the administration workstation.
  4. The administration workstation contains the shared resource of testing files.
  5. A printer (either dedicated or networked) must be configured to print daily schedules and candidate score reports.
  6. Exam delivery room
  7. A dedicated Internet connection is required. * Remote Network Connectivity (RNC) sites do not require external Internet connection.
  8. The candidate work surface must be a flat clean workspace 1.2m (4') wide with no obstructions overhead or underneath.
  9. A UNC path from each exam delivery workstation to shared resources on the server/administration workstation is required.
  10. Additional proctor area (optional)
  11. A dedicated internet connection is required.
  12. The proctor role is installed on the proctor workstation.
  13. A UNC path from the proctor workstation to shared resources on the server/administration workstation is required.

Note iconNote

PVTC Government sites do not use the optional proctor area.

Proctor workstations are optional for PVTC, and ITC sites.

Limitations of the workgroup installation scenario

In a workgroup scenario installation, the number of exam delivery workstations allowed is limited based on the operating system running the administration workstation. If the administration workstation is running Windows 10, then a maximum of 15 exam delivery workstations are allowed. Windows performance drops significantly if you use more than 15 concurrent connections.

EXAM DELIVERY WORKSTATION RESTRICTIONS BY OPERATING SYSTEM

Operating System

Windows 11 and 10

Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022

Exam delivery workstations

Up to 15

15+

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System requirements

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