| Purpose |
NCTA has established the Consortium of College Testing Centers (CCTC) as a means by which students enrolled in distance or other courses can take examinations required by those courses at a local institution of higher learning rather than having to travel to the original institution for evaluative purposes. All participants in CCTC must be members in good standing of NCTA. |
| Scope |
Institutions participating in the Consortium will offer examinees testing, either through the World Wide Web on a computer browser or by traditional paper-pencil means, at a reasonable rate in a controlled, proctored environment. |
| Examiner Responsibilities |
Examiners will verify photo identification from a school, employer, government agency, or other source, as specified by the test provider, by checking to see that the signature and photo match the person presenting the identification. The examiner will actively monitor the testing room but will not monitor screen content, which must be controlled by testing software from the test provider in the case of web-based examinations. The examiner must be responsible and competent to receive and follow all other reasonable instructions from the test provider, such as timing the exam, providing scratch paper and pencils, etc. |
| Physical Setting |
The examiner will provide a quiet environment with acceptable test-taking conditions. The room should be dedicated to testing (but can utilize various types of testing) during the scheduled session and should have controlled access. Appropriate lighting, temperature control, and noise restrictions must be considered. Consortium participantss should be aware of and implement, to the best of their ability, the Professional Standards and Guidelines for Post-Secondary Test Centers. |
| Scheduling |
All examinations must be scheduled by prior contact between the test provider, the examiner, and the examinee. It is the responsibility of the examinee to initiate such contact. |
| Charges and Fees |
Fees will be determined by the examiner and will generally be paid by the examinee unless the test provider agrees to pay them. It is suggested that fees be set at a reasonable rate, although a surcharge may be imposed for evening or weekend testing and/or for tests that exceed four hours in length. |
| Browsers |
The latest versions of Netscape or Internet Explorer are recommended for use with a T1 connection to the Internet, if possible. The connection should be fast enough so that computer and Internet performance do not impact adversely upon student performance in a normal operations mode. |
| Test Provider Responsibilities |
The test provider will be responsible for specifying to the examiner any restrictions on testing materials, including books, notes, instruments, and other aids. For web-based examinations, the test provider will also implement any restrictions and controls on the software used to deliver the tests and will supply the examiner with minimum hardware configurations, necessary passwords, and all other pertinent instructions prior to the day of the examination. |