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Before starting your practical exam, here are a few technical tips to make sure everything runs smoothly.
- One tab only: keep only one DataCamp tab open in your browser during the exam to ensure proper functioning on the website.
- Clear cookies and cache: do this in your browser navigation history before getting started.
- Check your internet connection: make sure you are on a reliable and fast network.
- Test your microphone and camera to ensure they are working correctly: if your exam includes a recorded presentation, confirm your mic and camera are working before you begin.
- Keep your device powered: plug in your device or make sure you have enough battery to last through the full exam.
Recording my Practical Exam presentation
For manually graded practical exams, the final step is recording a presentation. You will need to use the recording tool provided by DataCamp for this step. We cannot accept submissions recorded in any other way.
You will need to share your camera, microphone, and screen. We recommend that you use a single screen and share the full desktop during the recording process. Also, it's very important to test that the microphone and camera permissions are enabled and functioning correctly.
You will be able to make two attempts at recording your presentation and you must submit one of them for grading.
When you register for certification, you'll be prompted to test your screen share, camera, and microphone before proceeding. Please follow the documentation below for instructions on allowing access to these components.
Mac
Control access to camera on Mac
Control access to microphone on Mac
Control access to screen recording on Mac
Windows
Windows camera, microphone, & privacy
Chrome
Firefox
How to manage your camera and microphone permissions with Firefox