ICC PRONTO Experience (Setup How To) + RC Plans Test Reaction
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- Опубликовано: 27 янв 2022
- In this video, I walk the viewer through the PRONTO process from start to right up until taking the test with the live proctor.
See the troubles I went through installing their remote login software and also what it takes to get setup to take the test. Also, my post-test experience viewing the plans on-screen at home with the forced enlargement feature. 
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Took the test passed and passed on first try. My experience with plan reading is very limited . Never looked at plans before in the field . Was a laborer . What I did was I took a prep class that taught the different symbols and what their meaning are . The class also had a test on a set of plans that made you look for items in those plans . That class was harder than the actual test. Looking thru an actual set of plans that had 20+ pages compared to the proctor test that had anywhere from 1-3 pages at a time per question to choose from is what really prepared me for the test.
Thank you so much for helping us.
This is fantastic info, I've purchased your training course for the reinforced concrete code + plans training, I've passed the code test so far at a Pearson Vue.
I'm curious , which test method would you recommend i take for the plans portion of the test, Pronto or Pearson Vue?
Thanks again!
Sorry for the delayed response! This is a great question, but now as we know ICC has phased out Pearson Vue for any of the special inspection and building inspector tests they offer. It's only PRONTO, the take at-home version now!
Are you allowed to read questions out loud if you take it IN PERSON? Because I think it helps me concentrate when I do that and if I'm in person they would know I'm not trying to whisper to someone, just curious before I go it and take it because I'm definitely not doing it at home after watching this.
Edit: (Currently in my City they do let you choose to take it in person, even if Pearson-Vue has been phased out or whatever)
I know the test is open book. For my course, 1 hardback i purchased, 2 other books I downloaded and printed the ebooks, so they are now in hardcopy. Is that acceptable?
I’m trying to take a test and being waiting for an available time slot. Have not get luck for about 1 hour. That is frustrating 😢.
I think SI certs soil Code training is so useful but the Plan training is not enough to pass the exam (or maybe having difficulties reading plans through pronto made me think like it)
Thanks for the info
Its even worse today. You have to use the guardian web browser and it doesn't allow you to zoom the plans page. You cant just zoom in or out with guardian, you have to open the exhibit. Now you are forced to use the magnifier. The laptop mouse pad is disabled and it wont zoom in on the exhibit on the guardian browser. I am curious about one thing and that's using a touch screen to zoom and clearly see an exhibit. I made the mistake of taking the practice SI practice exam on chrome instead of the new Guardian browser that's required. Also pronto is the only way to take the exam.
Yes you are correct! On Jan. 23, ICC required the test to be taken using the Guardian browser, and yes, you cannot use the Ctrl +/- to zoom in and out any longer. We talked with ICC for 45 min about this. They are aware of the biggest challenge that is most complained about - the forced magnifier on-screen. They told us they are about to roll out an update that will allow the test taker to disable the magnifier and use an alternate means of zooming in and out. The Guardian browser is here to stay permanently, as it provides a higher level of security than the LogMeIn plug in previously used. We need to update and release a new video, and we’re working on updating our test taking tips!
Regarding the use of a touchscreen device, I asked ICC this. They told me they weren’t sure and needed to ask their vendor parter, the company that facilitates the system allowing the remote proctoring. But she said she didn’t think it would be allowed. I’m waiting to hear back on that.
@@gabrielkramer9164 so I was able to figure out in my settings on Windows 11 I can change the font size in the accessibility menu. At 100% you can open an exhibit go to your settings change it to 160% and some of the plans blow up and are clear.
My biggest issue and frustration with ICC as I have attempted and failed twice on codes for soils and you don't get to see the questions you got wrong. You only get to see a general area to focus, which is stupid in my opinion because it does help improve in any way. All ICC is out for is your money and when it comes to my own livelihood as an inspector, it is beyond frustrating. Especially when the exams are 190 dollars a piece and both code and plans separately.
Worst experience taking plan exam through pronto system
I been working with a co-worker on getting certified with ICC and yes, this Pronto is bad. Employer lost over $200, he failed because Pronto stripped him of all his material that you could us. No second chances. You have to pay full price again. It was frustrating trying to comply with all their demands.
I had the worst experience taking ICC plan exam through pronto system. It took me two days to convince them I’m using just one monitor ( pronto system detected two monitors) and after all I started taking the exam I couldn’t see the site plans well. The system is crap.I wish there was a physical site I could take the exam.
Now part a pattern is change?
How much questions is the test ?
The Reinforced Concrete test is 60 questions for the code, and 30 questions for the plans...it is actually 2 tests! Message us through our site at www.sicerts.com and we'll help you with this!
Its open book test right? So whats there to cheat?
Yes, it's open book. Someone could have a cheat sheet of notes somewhere in the room or under the computer, or have someone hiding in the room to provide assistance. There's a couple of ways. When you're timed and flipping through lots of pages of code, it gets stressful, and even more so if you don't know the code references well enough.
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Haha very funny man!
This system is a joke. No wonder less people are becoming inspectors.