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APMG Linux Proctoring - Certified In The Art of Hacking Exam

@edentCertified in The Art of Hacking exam NaBloPoMo · 1 comment · 700 words · read ~255 times.

Vertical questions, but horizontal buttons.

As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I was unsure how I was going to complete a security exam due to ProctorU not supporting Linux. I'm delighted to say that the examiners - APMG - were understanding about my plight. They were aware of ProctorU's limitations and had a workaround. They had me install Beyond Trust's "bomgar" Linux client - which is a simple Remote Desktop app. It was preconfigured with my invigilator's details and they were able to remotely see my screen and control my…

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Unofficial Exam Guidelines. Please Display.

@edentexam necropost retropost students · 3 comments · 950 words

The word "exam" written in chalk on a blackboard.

This is a necropost. Written, I think, in preparations for mock A-Levels and recently found on an old backup disk. People in our 6th Form were always sticking up funny lists and weird humorous print-outs found on the nascent WWW. This was either my attempt to relieve the pressure of endless revision - or just a way to distract myself from the stress of exams. I heartedly endorse all of the following tips for a successful exam. Fall asleep (or pretend to) until the last 15 minutes. Wake up,…

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