Came here for a test and I have to say that I am pleased with the staff's professionalism and courtesy. The door opens promptly at 8:00AM and you grab a number ticket and wait to be called. Depending on the type of test you get, you receive a set of rules to read and get your palm scanned and everything.
The facility discourages bringing any study material, so you're better off with leaving it in your car. No cell phones! They will put it in a zip bag and will cut it out open for you when you're done with the test.
There are lockers available with keys. Very convenient. Feel free to bring any snacks, water bottle, purse, etc. However, they do have water available at the site as well - it really depends on you.
Depending on your exam, they may give you a white board for you to take notes or do calculations. They do not give you an eraser. When you're done with the board, you raise your hand and your proctor will give you another one. The one that I had was pretty big, somewhat manuscript-like so I didn't have a problem with just using the same one throughout my whole test.
There are ear plugs (like the cheap 99 cent ones) available for those who are extremely sensitive to their surroundings. However, the testing environment is pretty quiet.
As for breaks, there is a schedule break after 2 hours (depending on your exam). However, you can take as many breaks as you'd like. The proctors are understanding and won't judge you for that. Besides, you're taking a test - so you're bound to take breaks! Every time you leave for a break, the proctor will sign you out of the computer (but the timed test is still running) and will palm scan you every time you leave and come back.
They also tell you that you will be video and audio recorded for testing integrity purposes. That's pretty standard, I think.
Overall, this is a great place to take a test offered by Pearson Vue. It's located in a new business/medical building: clean and spacious with nice bathrooms.
The testing site can be a bit tricky to find, but it's right behind the Merchant building. I highly recommend driving to this place before your test to check it out. Parking is available in the front and off to the side. Watch out for the spots that say "Reserved Parking."
Happy Testing! =) read more