The CGBP Exam is delivered via Live Online Proctoring (LOP). This exam will be taken at your home or office on your own personal computer. Please review the technical requirements listed below.

Exam Environment – By taking this exam, you are attesting that you understand that your examination session, including video, is recorded and may be saved for up to one year. The recordings will be deleted no later than one year after the exam date. By agreeing to take this exam, you agree to have your examination session recorded and reviewed by the testing agency and testing program owners.

  • A room scan will be required before the exam can begin, so please be sure that your webcam can be rotated to view the entire room and workspace.
  • One (1) sheet of blank scratch paper may be used during the exam. The proctor may ask to inspect the scratch paper prior to the exam beginning and you will need to destroy the scratch paper after the exam is complete.
  • You are permitted only 1 restroom break during the exam. The exam timer will continue to run during the break and any time spent on the break will not be added back into the exam.

Identification Required – You are required to present a valid, government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID card) on exam day; please ensure that your first and last name on the valid, government-issued photo ID EXACTLY match your first and last name as they appear on the scheduling screens.

Computer System Minimum Requirements – You are required to have a webcam installed on your exam workstation and reliable access to the Internet. An internet connection disruption will suspend the test session. You will also need:

  • A well-working computer with 1 GB of RAM or higher
  • A high-speed Internet connection of 2 MBPS upload and 2 MBPS download. Wireless is acceptable; however, a wired-connection is preferred.
  • A webcam with 640×480 video pixel resolution (a laptop camera is acceptable).
  • Working speakers connected to the computer.
  • A microphone connected to the computer (consider a webcam with a built-in microphone).
  • Browser compatibility: IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari You must use a computer with admin access.
  • You must download GoToMeeting in advance.
  • Pop-up blockers must be disabled to connect to the exam. See information on how to disable pop-up blockers for specific browsers.

Testing Your System – In order to minimize any disruptions that you may experience during your exam, it is recommended that you test your system prior to taking your exam.