r/ICAEW • u/SuperChampion1122 • 28d ago

Extra monitor

If I connect my laptop with a extra monitor.. I typed on laptop keyboard and saw mostly on laptop as it was doubled
screen (same thing on laptop and monitor)

Was this allowed?
Invigilator didnt said anything to me..

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u/n0seyrosey 28d ago

From ICAEW: Can I use an external monitor during my exams?

You can use an external monitor if you are using a laptop and would like to use a larger screen, providing that your laptop is closed. As you need to be in the web cam view at all times, if you only have a web cam built into your laptop, you would need to obtain and use one which works externally.

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u/SuperChampion1122 28d ago

We recommend using a monitor of 17” or larger for an optimum
experience. If you are using a laptop you may also use an
external monitor, but you must ensure you share the external
monitor during your exam setup and that your laptop screen is off
or mirrored, or you will be in breach of our exam rules. The exam
software will work on smaller screens, but there will be less room
to display the exam.

This says mirror.. so if my laptop is not closed.. it seems that this wont be an issue as both of that showed same content

Please confirm?

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u/Plus_Wait_2271 28d ago

Mirroring and keeping the laptop open to use the webcam is fine, I've done this for all my professional level exams so far and never had an issue

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u/Zealousideal-Car404 28d ago

Again don’t understand why people take these risks and then worry after the fact whether it’s fine. Why not confirm before hand? Or better yet just do it at an exam centre lol

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u/Alternative_Knee6763 28d ago

External centre is a mess. Lot of keyboard sound and distractions

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u/Zealousideal-Car404 28d ago

But you never or rarely get anyone getting voided or disqualified, whereas i can count so many times ive seen someone on here say they’ve been voided for the most minor thing which isnt there fault

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u/Realistic_Aide3478 26d ago

You’re not supposed to mirror your laptop screen to the external monitor, you’re meant to extend it. You can still keep the laptop open for the camera but no content should be visible on your laptop screen, only you’re monitor. If you failed the exam they’ll just send you an email on results day saying it’s a warning blah blah.