Information for Examinees Testing with a Remote Proctor

ACT^® WorkKeys^® remote proctoring is a new premium feature in the ACT^® WorkKeys^® assessment suite for the adult market (e.g., community colleges, workforce boards, adult education agencies, businesses, etc.). The remote proctoring feature will allow 24/7 testing anytime anywhere.

Key Benefits for Examinees 

• 24/7 access for scheduling options and personalization.
• Eliminates geographic barriers to testing.
• Full technical support before and during an exam.
• The opportunity to earn the ACT^® WorkKeys^® National Career Readiness Certificate™ (NCRC^®) remotely. 

Note: Currently only the online Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents tests are available for remote proctoring. Accommodations testing options are limited and may still be best served through onsite administrations.

Tip: Review the terms and conditions to know expectations during the test event.

Tip: Ensure your device meets the technical requirements for testing with a remote proctor. Then use the “Test it Out” feature to perform a system check.

Resources:

• ProctorU Equipment Requirements (for examinees)
• Test it Out

Tip: For optimal testing experience, we encourage you to use a system check prior to test day. This provides an accurate simulation of your testing device and internet connection. It’s recommended to perform the check about the same time of day that you plan to test.

Tip: Use this information to familiarize yourself with what to expect on test day with a remote proctor.

Resources:
How do I schedule a single user exam?
Five Steps for a Successful Experience (pdf)
What to Expect on Exam Day

Website:
ProctorU Support
Tip: Select the Test-Takers widget to learn more about taking an exam through the ProctorU Platform.

Accommodations Information:
Tip: Due to the nature of remote proctoring, accommodations testing options are limited and may still be best served through onsite administrations. Speak with your test site administrator for guidance.

Tip: Due to the nature of remote proctoring, scores will not be available to examinees until 72 hours after it’s been submitted. This hold time allows ACT time to evaluate the academic integrity of the exam session. After the hold period expires, you may contact your site facilitator to release the scores. 

Tip: Examinees who achieve a minimum score of three (3) or higher on each subject test may be eligible to receive an ACT WorkKeys NCRC.

Website:

• MyWorkKeys

Tip: Examinees who earn an ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate can access test scores as well as view, print, and share their certificate by either creating an account or accessing an existing account at myworkkeys.com. 

Resources:

• How the WorkKeys Assessments can Work for You (pdf)
• How to Use Your WorkKeys Results (pdf) 
• Access a Pre-Created (or Existing) My WorkKeys Account (pdf)

Tip: Students needs to follow the instructions if they receive an email or report with myworkkeys.com username and password.

• WorkKeys NCRC Benefits Student Letter (pdf) 
• Score Level Interpretation – Applied Math (act.org)
• Score Level Interpretation – Graphic Literacy (act.org)
• Score Level Interpretation – Workplace Documents (act.org)
• NCRC Certificate Levels  (Image)

Search for Career Choices Based on WorkKeys Scores

Website:

• Occupational Profiling Database

Resources:

• Using the Occupational Profile Database (video)
• Occupational Profile Database User Guide (pdf)

Tip: Use the Occupational Profile database to compare the WorkKeys scores needed in career paths to the scores you earned.