2 Prometric Demo

The test is conducted on Prometric computers, and it is unclear what the setup will look like. You will have 9 minutes to complete the tutorial before starting the 5-hours and 15-minute timer and then 5 minutes at the end of the exam to upload your files.

In the past, candidates have been given out a printed Project Statement, which they were allowed to read during the 15-minute tutorial before the timer started; however, based on the latest SOA guidance this may no longer be the case, and all files may be given to you on the computer. This announcement by the SOA may be referring to only those exams which used to be on paper but are transferring to computer-based testing, in which case PA candidates would still get the printed statement. It may be best to practice assuming that you will need to work on a single monitor. Check the SOA updates page for the latest details.

Are you a lefty? Prometric computers will be set up with the mouse on the right side. Arrive a few minutes early and request the change. Many lefties also switch the configuration so that the right button, which is hit with the index finger, is a normal click. The left button, hit with the middle finger, is what you think of as a “right-click.” Unfortunately, if you use this configuration, then you will need to practice with it ahead of time. Just be sure to practice with the same setup which you will use.

Warning: Be careful to submit the correct version of your RMD file! If you upload the wrong version of the Prometric file, you will be graded unfairly, and there is no way to recover your lost file. The SOA will only confirm that they received your files. You can email them after your exam (before the grading starts) to confirm that they received your files.