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Linux Foundation Proctoring Platform – Migrating to PSI Bridge

JUNE 2022:
On June 25, 2022, the Linux Foundation will transition the CKA, CKAD and CKS Programs from PSI’s ExamsLocal platform to their new proctoring platform PSI Bridge, All exams scheduled to occur on or after that date will launch on the PSI Bridge Proctoring platform.
Scheduling of the CKA, CKAD, CKS exams will be disabled between June 16, 2022 and June 24, 2022 while we complete the transition. Scheduling for these exams will resume on June 25, 2022.

Exams previously scheduled up until June 20, 2022 00:00 UTC will be administered on the PSI ExamsLocal Platform.
There will be no exams administered between June 20, 2022 00:00 UTC and June 25, 2022 00:00 UTC

There are no changes to the exam itself (i.e. no changes to the exam items) but there are changes and improvements to the ExamUI (the environment provisioned for your assessment).

The proctoring platform changes include a new PSI dashboard and features to improve your exam scheduling and exam launch experience, such as: 

  • Candidates can start the “Take Exam” Process 30 minutes prior to their scheduled date/time (currently 15mins on PSI ExamsLocal platform)
  • Self check-in: no need to wait for  a proctor in order to upload your ID and scan your environment
  • The exam will now be taken using the PSI Secure Browser, which can be downloaded using the newest versions of Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox
  • Multiple monitors will no longer be permitted
  • Use of personal bookmarks will no longer be permitted**

** Personal browser bookmarks (such as bookmarked links to YAML files) will not be accessible within the PSI Secure Browser.
Links to CNCF documentation, considered most helpful to complete your work, have been added to a Quick Reference box within each item’s instructions. Access to published Resources Allowed will still be permitted within the Exam Environment.
We have worked closely with the CNCF team to ensure that YAML files included in the CNCF documentation are accurate.

The new ExamUI includes improved features such as: 

  • A remote desktop configured with the tools and software needed to complete the tasks 
  • A timer that displays the actual time remaining (in minutes) and provides an alert with 30, 15, or 5 minute remaining
  • The content panel remains the same (presented on the Left Hand Side of the ExamUI)

While we complete each transition, the Program (e.g. CKA, CKS, LFCS) will be unavailable for several days (See table below).
During this period candidates will be unable to either schedule or take an exam.

When is my program transitioning to PSI Bridge?

The schedule to transition each program to PSI Bridge, is outlined in the table below.

During the Program Outage dates, candidates will be unable to make any changes to their exams (including scheduling or cancelling/rescheduling exams).  Candidates can resume scheduling and taking exams on the “Program Resumes” date.

Once a program has transitioned to the Bridge Platform, all exams scheduled to occur on or after the Program Resumes Date will launch on the new PSI Proctoring Platform (Bridge).

Program Outage

Program Resumes on PSI Bridge

COP August 05, 2021 – August 12, 2021 August 13, 2021
JSNAD September 09, 2021 – September 16, 2021 September 17, 2021
JSNSD September 09, 2021 – September 16, 2021 September 17, 2021
CHFA April 14, 2022 – April 20, 2022 April 21, 2022
LFCS May 12, 2022 – May 19, 2022 May 20, 2022
CFCD May 12, 2022 – May 19, 2022 May 20, 2022
CKAD June 16, 2022 – June 24, 2022 ** See note June 25, 2022
CKS June 16, 2022 – June 24, 2022 ** See note June 25, 2022
CKA June 16, 2022 – June 24, 2022 ** See note June 25, 2022
** Exams previously scheduled up until June 20, 2022 00:00 UTC will be administered on the PSI ExamsLocal Platform.
There will be no exams administered between June 20, 2022 00:00 UTC and June 25, 2022 00:00 UTC

If I have an exam scheduled, do I need to do anything?

Exams previously scheduled up until June 20, 2022 00:00 UTC will be administered on the PSI ExamsLocal Platform.
There will be no exams administered between June 20, 2022 00:00 UTC and June 25, 2022 00:00 UTC

If you were scheduled to take an exam between June 20, 2022 00:00 UTC and June 25, 2022 00:00 UTC, you were notified that your reservation was cancelled automatically. You can reschedule (prior to the Program Outage period) by going to the LF Training Portal, and completing the scheduling steps in the Exam Preparation Checklist, or, you can wait until the Program Resumes date, to proceed with re-scheduling your exam.

If I have not yet scheduled an exam, what should I do? 

If you have not yet scheduled your exam, you may do so in the LF Training Portal (trainingportal.linuxfoundation.org) prior to the Program Outage date. If you do not schedule your exam by then, you will simply need to wait until the transition is complete and scheduling has resumed on the Program Resumes date.

How can I prepare for the new proctoring platform (Bridge)? 

  • The PSI Bridge Platform: System Requirements should be reviewed, to ensure your machine will meet the online system proctoring requirements
  • Candidates should run the Online Proctoring System Check provided by PSI to ensure their machine meets the technical requirements for taking a proctored exam
  • The PSI Dashboard (where you schedule the exam) has a different UI – but is very user-friendly and candidates should have no problems with scheduling or canceling/rescheduling exams
  • Use of browser bookmarks will no longer be permitted
  • The proctoring check-in process will begin with Self Check-In steps (you will not need to wait for a proctor) – these steps include:
    • Candidate takes a “Selfie” & uploads to PSI
    • Candidate takes a video of their workspace and testing environment & uploads to PSI
    • Candidate captures a photo of their ID & uploads to PSI
  • Once you’ve completed your exam with PSI, you will be able to  uninstall the executable files for the PSI Secure Browser.
    • Windows 10:  remove  it from the Apps and Features or use the following instructions:  uninstall process for Windows
    • MacOS: move it to the trash, or use the following instructions: uninstall process for Mac
    • Ubuntu: Run the PSI Secure Browser Installer file again, and select the “Uninstall” option

Review PSI Support Documents :
Candidates are encouraged to review the documentation below to prepare for the new proctoring process, including the installation of PSI Secure Browser , and be aware of how to resolve issues with the Installation/download or launch of their exam:

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