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inattentive (is that a word?) proctors who gossip on the phone while you take the test, does that count? The cubicle WILL BE cramped and slightly dark. That's a guarantee.
Wow, some posters here have definitely had some not-so-great experiences with testing sites! I have to say, my experience was actually somewhat pleasant (besides the actual test taking part, that is). The proctor was in a glass-walled room to the back of the testing room and was a
very quiet older gentleman. The lighting was actually very nice - not too bright, not too dark, and kind of soft rather than harsh florescent lighting. Everyone I encountered was very nice and although there were about 4 other people taking tests in the room, there were no obnoxious coughers or anything.
Also, the building that it was in was kind of block O shaped and had a courtyard in the middle where one (meaning me) could go smoke during breaks. It had nice outdoor furniture and lots of plants and trees. Very calming. Inside, outside of the testing room, were some padded benches where you could sit or lie down if you wanted to leave the testing room during breaks.
All in all, it was a much nicer experience than I had expected!