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Freaking Computer Lab
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So there I was riding the bus for an hour to get to the test center in Korea. I arrived an hour before the exam so I did some last minute studying. I decided to take DSST Principles of Physical Science I. Once the exam started I was doing great until the freaking computer froze up 15 questions from finishing.
I waited a few minutes and nothing.

The test proctor saw I was getting irritated and decided to restart the computer, since there is an option to log back in and resume the exam.

Well, when I logged back in there was no record of me taking a test which scared the proctor because she saw me getting mad. :mad: I calmed down and told her not to worry. At least I know what to expect next time. I wasted 5 hours for nothing, now I have to wait at least a month before I am able to take it again. At least the test didn't get submitted unfinished and failed me and had to wait 6 months. Since there is no record, I can take it again as soon as I can.

The exam is not that tough, however you really need to know the different scientific laws and formulas to get by. There are 75 questions on the exam.
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#2
So sorry to hear that. I went through something similar with the Rise & Fall of the Soviet Union DSST, except I was only a quarter through before the server went down. In my case, DSST DID fail me and sent the failing score to EC. It was a horrible mess trying to obtain authorization to retake the exam and straighten it out between DSST and EC.

Anyway, so sorry you have to wait. At least you'll know exactly what to expect next time, although it sounds like you were doing pretty well to begin with. I think Prometric should comp your exam fees on this one Big Grin
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I am so sorry, too. I can't imagine having this happen in the middle of testing and then having to retake the test later. I think it is hard enough to prepare once. That is a very tough situation to deal with.

I am glad you thought the exam was going well. That should help with getting ready for your next try.

Let us know how it goes.
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