Exam conditions
CDMP exam conditions and guidelines
These conditions apply to all CDMP exams
Open Book Conditions
The open book policy allows only one ‘book’. One book means, one of the following
- DMBoK2 in hardcopy, or
- DMBoK2 in digital form, or
- Hard copy notes, or
- A digital version of notes
If you decide to use a digital version of the DMBoK or your notes, they must be on a separate device, such as a tablet or a separate laptop.
The device cannot be connected to the computer you are using for the exam.
You cannot use a second monitor on the same computer.
You may not use a Mobile phone for digital versions.
Exam Browser and System Conditions
- Close all tabs in your browser prior to commencing your exam.
- You are only permitted to have the Canvas exam page open.
- All applications except Canvas should be closed during your exam.
- You are permitted to use browser translation if required.
- If you require a dictionary translation website, you will need to submit it to CDMP support for approval prior to commencing your exam.
- Before the exam begins, your room scan must consist of a complete 360 degree scan.
This scan MUST include your desk and all materials. - If the Honorlock proctor attempts to pause your exam to contact you, you must not restart the exam until given permission by the proctor.
- You must comply with all requests from the Honorlock proctor.
Online proctored CDMP exams
During the exam you must
Accept the request to start the Honorlock Video recording
Scan your Desk and Room
The exam proctor must be able to view the room scan video and clearly see the room.
The room scan should be done slowly, and show all corners of the room,
You must include all walls, doors and pause over any surfaces with writing, white boards, pictures.
You must show your entire workspace or desk and point out, in the scan, any open book materials.
Restart the exam immediately
if it stops
You must use an official government issue ID with photo ie a license, passport.
During the exam you must NOT
Leave the room during the exam
Your face must be visible in the webcam at all times
Use your mobile phone or have a mobile phone on or near your desk
Communicate with anyone, except the online proctor
Wear caps or hats.
(Cultural headdress is permitted)
Have any other people in the room
Wear headphones or a smartwatch
Copy exam questions or materials
Search internet for question answers
In person CDMP exams
During the exam you must
Tell the Proctor immediately if the exam stops
Prove your identity if requested
During the exam you must NOT
Leave the room during the exam, without permission from the Proctor
Use your mobile phone or have a mobile phone on or near your desk
Communicate with anyone,
except the proctor
Wear caps or hats.
(Cultural headdress is permitted)
Wear headphones or a smartwatch
Copy exam questions or materials
Search internet for question answers