Did Prometric fingerprint id you inbetween your testlets (while going on a brb)?

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  • #183764
    NotAgain
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    Ok, I need to vent…

    I took my exam last week, and I had to take a break between the testlets. As we all know the clock keep running, which for a slow test taker like myself, really adds to the anxiety levels. What I don’t understand is why Prometric needs to fingerprint ID before and after the break. What am I really going to do in that time? Tag team my twin to go into the exam for me??? The fingerprint scanner malfunctioned and they had to re-try several times. They already require you to bring out your photo ID, sign out and in, and security wand you. Can you say…MAJOR time sucker! I think I lost at least 5 minutes due to these procedures, which since I was closed out of the exam and wasn’t able to finish one of my essays, might have a major impact on my score. I’m human…I have a bladder…WTH!!

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  • #516255

    Yes, they are supposed to do that every time.

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    #516293

    Yes, they are supposed to do that every time.

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    #516257
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    Yeah its silly, a giant waste of time and their equipment sucks, aaaaaand nothing you can do about it! Knowledge for next time!

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    #516295
    acamp
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    Yeah its silly, a giant waste of time and their equipment sucks, aaaaaand nothing you can do about it! Knowledge for next time!

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    #516259
    NotAgain
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    Yes, but why? What is the function of doing that? If they are already checking your photo id, and have already fingerprinted you prior to the exam, what benefit is there to fingerprinting between the breaks?

    As I said before…I'm just venting. It's really friggin annoying. I need every second for these exams, but I cannot stop human necessities… : )

    #516297
    NotAgain
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    Yes, but why? What is the function of doing that? If they are already checking your photo id, and have already fingerprinted you prior to the exam, what benefit is there to fingerprinting between the breaks?

    As I said before…I'm just venting. It's really friggin annoying. I need every second for these exams, but I cannot stop human necessities… : )

    #516261

    I stopped taking a break cause it wasted too much time…I literally ran to the bathroom after my last exam TMI lmao!!

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    #516299

    I stopped taking a break cause it wasted too much time…I literally ran to the bathroom after my last exam TMI lmao!!

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    #516263
    Determined CPA
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    I agree- my issue with the finger printing when you go to the bathroom is that the time on your exam is still going. I feel like they should STOP checking people in and let you go…one time I waited over a min just to get finger printed…annoyed me so I feel your pain!

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    #516301
    Determined CPA
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    I agree- my issue with the finger printing when you go to the bathroom is that the time on your exam is still going. I feel like they should STOP checking people in and let you go…one time I waited over a min just to get finger printed…annoyed me so I feel your pain!

    A - 75
    B - 78 God is good.
    F - 77 Answered prayers.
    R - 84! Done!!

    Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
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    #516265
    Anonymous
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    They do it to make sure the person coming back from the break is the same person that left. Basically, you can't take one testlet and then have someone else come in and finish the exam for you. It's a security precaution. I agree their equipment is crap. The fingerprint is only a 3 point match. It takes 15 points to arrest someone in most states if you are relying on fingerprint evidence.

    #516303
    Anonymous
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    They do it to make sure the person coming back from the break is the same person that left. Basically, you can't take one testlet and then have someone else come in and finish the exam for you. It's a security precaution. I agree their equipment is crap. The fingerprint is only a 3 point match. It takes 15 points to arrest someone in most states if you are relying on fingerprint evidence.

    #516267
    CPA soon
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    That thing never works off the first time neither, you move your finger like 6 time before it matches it to your fingerprint on file.

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    #516305
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    That thing never works off the first time neither, you move your finger like 6 time before it matches it to your fingerprint on file.

    FAR - 71, 68, 74, (8/31/14) 78 ✔
    REG - 67, 71, 71, (10/18/14) 78 ✔
    BEC - (11/29/14) 86 ✔
    AUD - 73, (4/4/15) 86 ✔

    I can't believe this is over! 2 years and 3 months..

    #516269
    NotAgain
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    @Kricket….AhHA!! So that ARE afraid that I'm going to tag team the exam with my equally-insane-to-be-studying-for-weeks-and-weeks-on-end twin!! Now THAT makes total sense. Haha

    So happy I'm not the only person who feels this way @determinedCPA!

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