Test Monitoring

These monitored test services are offered in NPC Libraries for:

• Students in NPC audio or multimedia classes.
• Students in NPC video classes (Connected Classrooms).
• Students in NPC internet classes.
• Students in NPC math lab classes.
• Students in any NPC class needing a make-up test.
• Any students taking a distance learning course from another institution (i.e. Rio Salado).  *$25 fee is charged

• The libraries and centers cannot administer computer-based or online tests.  Only print tests are administered.
• The libraries and centers cannot accommodate synchronous testing (groups of students from a class showing up to be tested all at once). Instructors must allow a minimum of at least one full working day during which students may come to take the test.
• Students must not be sent at any specific times to test individually, in groups, or during class times.
• Cell-phone, tablets, laptops, cameras, recorders, and all other electronic and network devices are prohibited from the testing areas.  Only calculators may be allowed, if the instructor so specifies.
• No talking or other communication is allowed in the testing areas (other than between staff members and testers).

For NPC Classes:

• NPC student ID or official, valid, state-issued photo-ID.
• Writing utensils.
• First-come, first-service.

For Other Institutions:

• $25.00 fee for each test.
• Pay at Campus/Center Office.
• Display receipt & photo ID before test is given.
• Writing utensils.
• No appointment necessary--click here for hours & locations, or select a library location below.
• Contact NPC library for correct mailing address of campus/center where you wish the test mailed.
• No testing using computers.

• Tests are taken in a designated area monitored by video & audio systems.
• Instructor's directions will be read to you. Only the instructor can give directions. Disregard of testing instructions will be reported.
• Children are not allowed.
• Test signature log must be signed after presenting ID.
• No communications are allowed in the test area. No electronic devices are allowed – except a stand-alone calculator if specified by the instructor. Students may only take into the area items allowed by instructor. It is recommended that students store their belongings in their vehicles; however, limited storage space is available in the Libraries and Centers, but the college accepts no responsibility for items stored there. You are not permitted to have outerwear in the test area. You may be asked to show there is nothing in the pockets of your clothing. Cheating instances, leaving the testing room, or any other non-compliance with the testing instructions or rules will be referred to the instructor and may also be referred to the Vice President of Learning and Student Services.
• If the instructor is using Scantron answer sheets, be sure you have #2 pencil.
• Give your completed test, answer sheet, scratch paper to library staff. Do not leave on the library desk.
• Tests not taken by the instructor's deadline are returned daily.

• Tests should be submitted early enough to ensure that they are received by Libraries and Centers at least one-week prior to the start date of the tests.
• Time-limited ("timed") tests should clearly indicate the time-limit both on the testing instructions and also on the test itself.

     Tests submitted by courier:

• Tests and testing materials (e.g., Scantrons) should be placed in a Test Envelope (available from all Library and Center locations) and sealed.
• Completely fill out the interactive/editable Monitored Test Instructions form and provide all pertinent instructions.

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• Test envelope is then placed in a brown courier envelope and addressed to the appropriate Library / Center location.  When  sending to multiple locations, you may simply xerox the Test Envelope Cover form and tape it to each Test Envelope.
• Test Envelopes may then be dropped off at any Library, Center, or NPC Office location.

     Tests submitted by email:

• Test will be scanned as a single, contiguous PDF document and attached to an email.
• Monitored Test Instructions form will be filled out and attached to the email.

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• Email will be sent to the appropriate Library Testing email accounts* (do NOT send tests or testing materials to specific staff members nor to general Library or Center email accounts).

*Library Testing email accounts all follow this protocol: