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chienluver
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I just wonder if we should start a discussion on the test centers. It is
because some test centers may have outdated equipment and a nasty test
environment.
For example, I took my first test at the San Jose, CA center this week. The
monitors were more than 10 years old (CRT, not LCD). So were the mouse
(track-point mouse, not optical one, with the track-point malfunctioning
at times) and the keyboard. The monitor was placed very close to my eyes
and I could not push it back further. The screen kept flashing/refreshing
once in a while and this just killed my eyes. The keyboard was slightly
smaller than the normal size.
Also, upon returning from my break, I had to stand in line to wait for the
staff to finish registering with one person before I could sign back into
the testing room. This counted against my time, of course.
On the other hand, the temperature was ok--not too hot or too cold. The
restroom was not too far away. Parking was sufficient.
Forum Host: can we start such a discussion and have it placed on the top?
I believe this thread would benefit candidates greatly if they could avoid
test centers that suck.
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ChicagoILCpa
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Yes i agree with u
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Mine has annoying squeaky chairs and monitors that hum.
The last time I tested, some workers were using a jackhammer on the sidewalk out front. I supposed I could blame them for my 73.
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chienluver
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ChicagoIlCPA and Snoopylover, can I contact you to ask some questions
about AUD? My email is malaymary [at] gmail.com
Edited by chienluver on May 15 2007 at 3:22pm
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snoopylover
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Sure..I emailed you. Ask away. Though as I keep saying, I haven't passed yet. I am stuck in a continuous stream of 73s.
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I agree, the worst for me was the CRT monitor. I have these freak eyes which can see flickers if the refresh rate is lower than 80Hz, which the monitors at the test site were. My eyes were bloodshot red by the time I finished the tests. It's 2007 people, get some LCDs!
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Hi folks
Does anyone have prior experience with test centers in California?
I'm travelling to the US to take the exam in Nov and have the choice of 22 test centers in California. Really don't know which to choose as I'm not familiar with the place.
I hope to choose one that is conveniently located with good facilities (I've heard of noisy test centers with broken computers??!)
Will appreciate if anyone can share their experience with test centers in California. Thanks!!
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I have done all my testing at Shoreham Road in San Diego. Quiet, professional building with a courtyard & fountain. The testing computer screens are old monitors (not flat) and in your face, but the equipt. worked! I like the atmosphere. Good luck wherever you choose.
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I agree 100%. I test in Tyler, TX and the only thing i can complain about is the old school monitors that are so big you can't slide them back out of your face.
Edited by txcpacandidate on September 18 2007 at 3:45pm
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