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19 Jul 2021, 13:15
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Hey I know this isn't a debrief as such but I thought this information could come in handy because I didn't really get any clear information on it before I went in for the test.
1. Touchscreen Laptops - There is no issue in using a laptop that has the touchscreen functionality for the exam. However, the GMAT rules do state you are not allowed to use the touchscreen or a stylus for the exam. Having said that, I gave my test a few days ago and I used my touch screen for selecting answer choices and hitting next (I just felt it was faster than my trackpad). So that's that.
2. Running Apps - So the running tasks check on Windows is basically restricted to checking running apps checked on the Task Manager (fewer details )
3. Time Between questions - While you're waiting for your next question, your time continuous to run out. So if your internet speed isn't great this might be a small problem. (By not great I think I mean when you're really close to the minimum required speeds)
Also my exam did get disconnected for a minute or so towards then end of my second hour. However I can't clarify whether time was lost in the process or not (Because I mismanaged time terribly and I was in the process of best guessing my last few questions) but there was no hassle in connecting back.
I'd be glad to answer any questions on situations in which I had first hand experience.
@Mod - I tagged the most appropriate section, please forgive me if this is incorrect.
1. Touchscreen Laptops - There is no issue in using a laptop that has the touchscreen functionality for the exam. However, the GMAT rules do state you are not allowed to use the touchscreen or a stylus for the exam. Having said that, I gave my test a few days ago and I used my touch screen for selecting answer choices and hitting next (I just felt it was faster than my trackpad). So that's that.
2. Running Apps - So the running tasks check on Windows is basically restricted to checking running apps checked on the Task Manager (fewer details )
3. Time Between questions - While you're waiting for your next question, your time continuous to run out. So if your internet speed isn't great this might be a small problem. (By not great I think I mean when you're really close to the minimum required speeds)
Also my exam did get disconnected for a minute or so towards then end of my second hour. However I can't clarify whether time was lost in the process or not (Because I mismanaged time terribly and I was in the process of best guessing my last few questions) but there was no hassle in connecting back.
I'd be glad to answer any questions on situations in which I had first hand experience.
@Mod - I tagged the most appropriate section, please forgive me if this is incorrect.
20 Jul 2021, 11:56
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Thank you so much for posting some of these clarifications! I am not sure what the best section is either, so let's keep it here for now 
Hoping you got the score you were looking for - it can be tough with the time management and guessing. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it is disastrous. I am hoping it worked out!
Question: How do you know/how did you figure out about running apps? Is that something they saw or asked you to open or?
Thank you,
BB.
Hoping you got the score you were looking for - it can be tough with the time management and guessing. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it is disastrous. I am hoping it worked out!
Question: How do you know/how did you figure out about running apps? Is that something they saw or asked you to open or?
Thank you,
BB.
20 Jul 2021, 12:24
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Unfortunately, I did not get the score I was looking for. Both GMAT Prep mocks (1&2) resulted in 710s but at the actual test I ended up with a 660. Then again I made use of Veritas Prep mocks and prepared for about 3 months (along with work) and my mocks varied between 650 to 700. Alas I have to suck it up and give it another go. GMAT is definitely sucking the life out of me. Wow this turned into a tiny debrief.
So the proctor reads out the rules and you need to agree to each and every statement. After this there is a verification process where the proctor asks you to open up task manager and show running apps. He or she asks you to click the fewer details button so that just the running apps (and not the processes) are visible.
So the proctor reads out the rules and you need to agree to each and every statement. After this there is a verification process where the proctor asks you to open up task manager and show running apps. He or she asks you to click the fewer details button so that just the running apps (and not the processes) are visible.
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