{"id":27810,"date":"2020-04-20T11:22:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T05:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=27810"},"modified":"2023-09-06T11:56:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T06:26:29","slug":"tips-and-checklist-setting-up-your-room-for-gmat-online-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/tips-and-checklist-setting-up-your-room-for-gmat-online-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and Checklist &#8211; Setting up your room for GMAT Online exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span><p>The world has been forced to come to a stand-still due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the world has moved online to conduct their businesses, classes, or social gatherings. Online video communications platforms have taken charge of facilitating people to conduct their affairs from their respective homes. People can even take standardized tests from their homes now. Something which was unheard of till now. One such test is <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/what-is-gmat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>GMAC, the owner of GMAT, announced that they will allow people to take the test from their homes from today i.e., <strong>April 20, 2020<\/strong>. A lot of questions come to our minds, don\u2019t they? We have <a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/online-interim-gmat-exam-at-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">answered 8 such questions on this article on \u2018GMAT Online\u2019 the at home GMAT exam<\/a>. You can also watch a concise video on the topic in the article itself.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27824\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-room-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"GMAT Online- how to set up your room\" width=\"840\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-room-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-room-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-room-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-room-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-room.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now that you have basic information the next question that comes to mind is \u2018how will I take the test from my home?\u2019 There was a reason why the GMAT was conducted at a test center. A test center offers that perfect environment where you can focus on test-taking and forget about everything else for those\u00a0 aprx 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you have to recreate that environment at your home while taking the GMAT and this is a challenge. To help you overcome this challenge, in this article, we\u2019ll share a few tips on how to set up your room for taking the GMAT.<\/p>\n<p>Before that take a look at our video where we highlight 3 disruptions to avoid while you take the GMAT Online exam:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Enhanced GMAT Online exam \u2013 How to maximize your performance?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FLAqAA9yx2s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here is the outline of the article:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#spot\">Finding your spot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ergonomic\">Making your spot more ergonomic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#family\">Family support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#system\">System-related tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#checklist\">Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"spot\">Finding your spot<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s really important to find the perfect spot in your home which is apt for taking the GMAT. If you don\u2019t find a designated zone to take the test, it will hamper your focus and eventually your score.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27827\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-spot.gif\" alt=\"Finding the spot\" width=\"500\" height=\"235\" \/>Here is how you can find a good test-taking spot at your home:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Quiet area<\/strong> \u2013 Make sure the spot is away from noises especially disturbances from within your home. For example, don\u2019t choose your drawing room as you may get distracted if your family members decided to hang out there.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Choose a spot away from the window. As you might get distracted by looking out the window. The other reason is in the next point.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Good lighting<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26098084\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">According to this German study <\/a>that looked at the effects of color temperature and brightness on the productivity of students at the Cologne University of Applied Sciences, researchers found that the students concentrated better under cold light.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27823\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-room-lighting.jpg\" alt=\"GMAT at home lighting\" width=\"520\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-room-lighting.jpg 520w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-room-lighting-300x118.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/>Cold sources<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0<strong>light<\/strong> are those that do not require heat in order to produce light like LEDs, fluorescent lights. Therefore, natural light from your window will not be as effective as light from the CFLs or tube lights in your room.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Room temperature<\/strong> \u2013 A hot or cold temperature will make you more distracted and will cause you to make more mistakes. So, what\u2019s the ideal temperature? University of Helsinki and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.automatedlogic.com\/Whitepapers\/managing-energy-comfort.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">reviewed several studies on how temperature affects office worker productivity<\/a>. They found that, on average, productivity is highest in a temperature range between\u00a072\u00b0F and 77\u00b0F (22\u00b0C and 25\u00b0C). Below or above that range, errors increase.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internet speed <\/strong>\u2013 A Strong internet connection means a faster and more reliable connection. The best way to have a strong internet connection is to use wired ethernet. In case that\u2019s not possible, and you\u2019re using a Wi-Fi, check various spots in your room for strength of the connection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27822\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-internet.jpg\" alt=\"Wifi signal strength\" width=\"676\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-internet.jpg 676w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-set-up-internet-300x130.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/>If you have a windows machine you can check your wi-fi strength using <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nirsoft.net\/utils\/wifi_information_view.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">NirSoft\u2019s WifiInfoView<\/a> to inspect Wi-Fi channels and look for the RSSI entry which shows signal strength in dBm. It\u2019s free and doesn\u2019t need installation.<br \/>\nIf you have a Mac, then you don\u2019t need any program. This feature is built in. Hold the option key and click on the Wi-Fi symbol. You\u2019ll see dBm measurements in the RSSI entry.<br \/>\nHere is how you should interpret the dBm metric:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Signal Strength<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Expected Quality<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">-30 dBm<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Maximum signal strength, you are probably standing right next to the access point.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">-50 dBm<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Anything down to this level can be considered excellent signal strength.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">-60 dBm<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Good, reliable signal strength.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">-67 dBm<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Reliable signal strength.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">-70 dBm<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Not a strong signal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Mirrors and written material<\/strong> &#8211; Pick a spot where nothing is written on the walls or in your vicinity. Cover anything written in your surroundings and remove or cover any mirrors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27829 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-room-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"empty walls and no mirrors\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" \/>Therefore, find a spot away from a window\/balcony, away from familial distractions, lit with cold light, has ideal temperature, a strong internet signal, and free of mirrors or any written material.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ergonomic\">Making your spot more ergonomic<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have found your correct spot, it\u2019s time to make sure you feel comfortable sitting at that spot. \u00a0You\u2019ll take the test for 2.5 hours. Therefore, maintain a neutral, relaxed position as you take the GMAT. A neutral position minimizes stress placed on your muscles and joints. This means your back is supported, shoulders are relaxed and arms are at your side.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few things you can do to make your spot ergonomic and comfortable:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Your chair<\/strong> \u2013 Finding the right chair is important, but you don\u2019t have to spend money on those fancy ergonomic chairs. Moreover, during this time you won\u2019t be able to buy one even if you wanted. Just make a few adjustments and you\u2019ll be good to go:<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27830\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-ergonomics.jpg\" alt=\"ergonomics\" width=\"960\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-ergonomics.jpg 960w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-ergonomics-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-ergonomics-768x411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\n<ol type=\"a\">\n<li>Back support &#8211; Sit all the way back so that the curve in your chair supports the curve in your back<\/li>\n<li>Height \u2013 Adjust the height so that your feet are on the floor. If needed, use a footrest<\/li>\n<li>Seat pan &#8211; Seat pan should support full thighs without cutting into calves and there should be space for 2-3 fingers between the edge of chair &amp; back of the calf<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your monitor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Unlike popular belief that eyes should land in the middle of the computer screen the proper place for your eyes is the top quarter of the screen. This puts your neck in a comfortable position.<\/p>\n<ol type=\"a\">\n<li>Distance<strong> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Your monitor should be an arm\u2019s length away. If you\u2019re too far away, you may compensate by leaning forward. Since you\u2019ll be reading a lot while taking the GMAT, you wouldn\u2019t want to change your posture too often<\/li>\n<li>Height &#8211; Your head should be tilted slightly downward. This puts your head and neck in a comfortable working position. If you need more height, try a monitor riser or a stack of books<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"family\">Support from your family<\/h2>\n<p>Since you\u2019ll be taking the GMAT from your home, you need your family support. Getting their cooperation can really boost your GMAT score. Here a few things you can do:<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27831\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-min.jpg\" alt=\"family\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-min.jpg 640w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/family-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Talk with them<\/strong> \u2013 Share your intent to take the GMAT and your test date well before your scheduled appointment. Share what restrictions would you expect from them while you\u2019ll be taking the GMAT<\/li>\n<li><strong>Condition them before the actual test<\/strong> \u2013 Whenever you take a GMAT mock, take it at that same time as your appointment. Put a sign outside your room informing that you\u2019re currently taking the test and wouldn\u2019t want to be disturbed. That way in a few days your family members will get accustomed to the restrictions they have to follow while you take the GMAT<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dealing with kids<\/strong> \u2013 If you have kids, then either you can ask your spouse to take care of them while you\u2019re taking the GMAT or take the test when they\u2019re napping. If you\u2019re a single parent, it\u2019s always better to take the GMAT when your kid(s) nap.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"system\">System-related tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27825\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-system-check.jpg\" alt=\"system testing for GMAT online\" width=\"344\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-system-check.jpg 344w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/gmat-online-system-check-300x281.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Webcam<\/strong> \u2013 While taking the \u2018GMAT online\u2019 you will be monitored via your webcam. You\u2019ll also be asked to show your surroundings through your webcam. Therefore, set up your laptop in such a way that you are able to rotate it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run a system test at least 48 hours before your test &#8211; <\/strong>You\u2019ll receive a link in your confirmation mail to run a system test to make sure your device meets the basic system requirements. Here are the detailed system requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"checklist\">Checklist for setting up your room for GMAT Online exam<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-27821\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/checklist-setting-tp-room-gmat-online-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"checklist GMAT online\" width=\"840\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/checklist-setting-tp-room-gmat-online-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/checklist-setting-tp-room-gmat-online-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/checklist-setting-tp-room-gmat-online-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/checklist-setting-tp-room-gmat-online-1200x671.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/checklist-setting-tp-room-gmat-online.jpg 1218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a checklist on how to set up your room for \u2018Online GMAT\u2019 exam:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Spot:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It should be<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quiet<\/li>\n<li>Well-lit with fluorescent lighting<\/li>\n<li>Maintained at 22\u00b0C-25\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Strongly connected to the internet via an ethernet or wi-fi with \u201330 to \u201350 dBm strength<\/li>\n<li>Without anything written on the walls or surroundings<\/li>\n<li>Without mirrors or mirrors covered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. Ergonomy:<\/p>\n<p>To make your spot more ergonomic with a<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chair having the correct back support, height, and span<\/li>\n<li>Monitor at arm\u2019s length and tilted slightly upward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. Family:<\/p>\n<p>You should build an understanding with your family members by<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talking about your requirements<\/li>\n<li>Conditioning them before the test day<\/li>\n<li>Making proper arrangements for kids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4. System readiness:<\/p>\n<p>Before taking the GMAT<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Test your webcam<\/li>\n<li>Run a system test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Taking the GMAT from home would be a new experience for every one of you, but you can prepare yourself to make the experience more fruitful.<\/p>\n<p>We, humans, are always comfortable with known conditions. We don\u2019t like change. Taking the GMAT at home is a big change and therefore, minimizing other changes should be your strategy now. If you set up your place to give you a feel of the test center, then it\u2019s one change that you\u2019ve managed to avoid.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, make sure that you condition yourself and follow our tips to create a positive test environment while taking the GMAT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world has been forced to come to a stand-still due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the world has moved online to conduct their businesses, classes, or social gatherings. Online video communications platforms have taken charge of facilitating people to conduct their affairs from their respective homes. 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