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Examination formats at EIT Food Assessment

The examination formats at EIT Food Assessment are designed in accordance with the guidelines of ISO 17024. This allows for a variety of examination methods to be utilized, depending on the competencies required for each certification profile.

Examinations can be conducted in different formats, including written and oral exams, with either closed or open questions. These exams can be administered in person or online, providing flexibility to meet the needs of different candidates and certification requirements.

Online proctored examinations of EIT Food Assessment and its Certification Agencies

EIT Food Assessment offers online-proctored certification exams, though participation is optional. Candidates can also choose to take their exams in person.

Our online-proctored exams are conducted via a learning management software on the candidate’s own computer. The data is stored on the servers of the Certification Agencies. This ensures that only the Certification Agencies can access the collected data.

Monitoring of online proctored exams

To prevent cheating, the Certification Agencies use an online proctoring tool that verifies the candidate’s identity through a webcam capture of their photo ID. Candidates can cover any non-essential information on their ID. The exam environment is also recorded via webcam to ensure privacy. 

Throughout the exam, candidates are continuously monitored via webcam and microphone, and their screen activity is recorded. The collected audio, video, and screen data are reviewed either during the examination (live proctoring) or post-exam by the Certification Agencies´ staff based on predefined criteria. No automatic AI evaluation is used. Data is stored on European servers and deleted after 30 days, in compliance with GDPR.

Exam conditions for online-proctored certification exams

  • Participation requires meeting the exam prerequisites.
  • A valid photo ID is needed for identification.
  • A computer with a functional webcam, speakers, and microphone is required.
  • A stable internet connection is necessary.
  • Exams are conducted via Chrome, Edge, Opera, or Brave browsers.
  • The respective proctoring software of the Certification Agency must be installed.
  • The exam environment must be free of documents, notes, or technical aids.
  • Candidates may only have a bottle of water and a glass on their desk (food is allowed only in exceptional cases).
  • Smoking is allowed if necessary items are visible on the desk.
  • No other persons are allowed in the exam room.
  • Talking to oneself or others is prohibited.
  • Frequent head and eye movements away from the screen should be avoided.
  • Leaving the camera’s view is not allowed, except for a single bathroom break in case of examinations which last longer than one hour.
  • Screen captures and printing attempts are prohibited.
  • Any cheating attempt will result in exam failure (re-examination is possible if regular attempts remain).

Exam process online-proctored certifications

  1. Registration: Register through a training provider of EIT Food Learning Services or via a link on the EIT Food Assessment website.
  2. Admission: Participants receive login details for the learning management system (LMS) where the exam takes place. 
  3. Technical setup: Conducted independently, usually two days before the exam. Includes an introduction page in the LMS with instructions and a test exam.
  4. Exam: Participants must read and accept the participation information, enrol, verify their identity with a photo ID, and record the exam environment via webcam. The exam time starts once the actual exam begins. Technical support is available from the online proctoring provider. The exam automatically closes after the allotted time. 
  5. Evaluation and certification: After the exam, the collected data is reviewed for cheating attempts by Certification Agency staff. Exam correction occurs within 20 working days. To pass the exam, 67% of the total points must be achieved. For exams with multiple parts, 67% must be achieved in each part. Results are communicated via email. If failed, the exam can be retaken up to two times within one year.

Questions regarding our online exams?

For concerns or questions about online-proctored certification exams, please contact EIT Food Assessment.

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