Speed Readiness, Webcam and Microphone Check
To ensure you can take an online exam, you will need to evaluate your upload/download speed.
Click the down arrow next to the Internet provider below and type Bell Aliant. Select the Bell Aliant location in Boardman, OR.
Click the "GO" button.
Required Speeds
1 Mbps upload / 1 Mbps download / Jitter should be <50ms (Ping <200ms)
If you are unable to meet the requirements, please try one or more of the following:
- Reboot your computer
- Reboot your router and modem
- Attempt this test on another internet connection
- If you are on a wireless connection try hardwiring
If you do not see any change, you may want to contact your Internet Service Provider
Test Your Webcam For Windows:
- Plug-in your external camera.
- Select the Windows icon (bottom left of screen or keyboard).
- Click All Apps, scroll down and click Camera.
- If you're seeing the wrong camera, click the gear icon (Settings) at the top right of the window.
- Select your external camera, and the video should appear.
Test Your Webcam For Mac:
- Go to Photobooth on your Mac.
- Plug-in your external camera.
- Video should appear.
Test Your Microphone For Windows:
- Right-click the speaker icon at bottom right corner of your screen (next to date and time).
- Select Recording Devices.
- Click the microphone that you'll be using (it may be part of your external camera).
- If the microphone is working, your voice will make the green bar move.
Test Your Microphone For Mac:
- Click the Apple icon.
- Select System Preferences.
- Select Sound.
- Select the Input tab.
- A list of recording devices will appear. Choose Internal Microphone.
- If the microphone is working, your voice will make the blue bar move.