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  • August 18, 2026
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lakshgisprog
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Hello All,

I am planning to take FME certified professional. I understand I can take this exam online from convivence of home . In past, for other IT exam proctor was so challenging while I take from home in small laptop monitor. 

  1. Does external monitor allowed while taking exam?
  2. Is exam is open book? does mean I can use safe.support.com for help? 
  3. Is there option to take exam at proper proctor/talview exam center in Houston,TX?
  4. Is there any practice exam to gauge my prep?

Best answer by j.botterill

All the info is summarised on the Get Certified page - learn more about the requirements for earning our certifications. Once you sign up for the certification, you will see in the overview a FAQ

Information about the Proctoring

Safe Software Certifications and Proctoring FAQ

A proctored exam has a proctor review the test-taker for the entire exam, including the authentication process, from start to finish. The proctor ensures the test-taker is not receiving help from other individuals or accessing prohibited content

This process ensures that applicants do not take the exam with assistance or access to prohibited study materials. It also ensures that the person taking the exam receives the certification. 

Our trusted proctoring vendor, Talview

Before the proctoring session, please ensure that you have:

  • A photo ID
  • A working webcam and microphone connected to your computer
  • Only a single monitor connected to your computer
  • Cleared your desk
  • Turned off your phone
  • Removed everyone from your room and told them not to make any noise or interrupt you for the duration of the exam

What are the rules during the exam?

  • Clear your desk and the surrounding area
  • Stay connected to a power source
  • No phones or headphones
  • No dual monitors
  • No leaving your seat, except for bathroom breaks
  • You must be alone in the room
  • No talking
  • Your webcam, speakers, and microphone must remain on throughout the test
  • You must stay in front of the webcam for the duration of the test
  • You are allowed bathroom breaks
  • You can refer to anything in the www.safe.com domain or subdomains thereof, including community.safe.com
  • You can refer to anything in the s3.amazonaws.com/gitbook/ domain or subdomains thereof
  • You can open and use the FME Workbench and FME Help applications. If you have FME Flow available, you may also access it.

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j.botterill
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  • August 19, 2026

All the info is summarised on the Get Certified page - learn more about the requirements for earning our certifications. Once you sign up for the certification, you will see in the overview a FAQ

Information about the Proctoring

Safe Software Certifications and Proctoring FAQ

A proctored exam has a proctor review the test-taker for the entire exam, including the authentication process, from start to finish. The proctor ensures the test-taker is not receiving help from other individuals or accessing prohibited content

This process ensures that applicants do not take the exam with assistance or access to prohibited study materials. It also ensures that the person taking the exam receives the certification. 

Our trusted proctoring vendor, Talview

Before the proctoring session, please ensure that you have:

  • A photo ID
  • A working webcam and microphone connected to your computer
  • Only a single monitor connected to your computer
  • Cleared your desk
  • Turned off your phone
  • Removed everyone from your room and told them not to make any noise or interrupt you for the duration of the exam

What are the rules during the exam?

  • Clear your desk and the surrounding area
  • Stay connected to a power source
  • No phones or headphones
  • No dual monitors
  • No leaving your seat, except for bathroom breaks
  • You must be alone in the room
  • No talking
  • Your webcam, speakers, and microphone must remain on throughout the test
  • You must stay in front of the webcam for the duration of the test
  • You are allowed bathroom breaks
  • You can refer to anything in the www.safe.com domain or subdomains thereof, including community.safe.com
  • You can refer to anything in the s3.amazonaws.com/gitbook/ domain or subdomains thereof
  • You can open and use the FME Workbench and FME Help applications. If you have FME Flow available, you may also access it.