> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.talview.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Environment Check Guide

During certain assessments or live interviews, you will be required to complete an **Environment Check**. This step helps ensure that your test environment meets proctoring and security requirements and that the session is conducted in a fair and distraction-free setting.

This guide explain what the environment check is and how to complete it successfully.

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### ✅ What is an Environment Check?

An environment check is a verification step where you are asked to show your surroundings using your camera. Before starting the environment check, make sure that:

* You are in the room where you will complete the assessment or interview
* There are no unauthorized materials or additional screens nearby
* The environment is quiet and well lit
* Sit at a desk on a chair. Standing desks or sitting on a bed, couch, or floor aren’t suitable
* Sit with your back facing a wall, with a clean, neutral background. If there’s a bookshelf behind you, change your seating position so the shelf isn’t in view
* Turn off any TV in the room
* Make sure you’re alone in the room. If you share your space, ensure no one else enters during the session

### 📌 How to complete the Environment Check?

Follow the on-screen instructions shown during your session.

**1. Start the Environment Check**

When prompted, the environment check will begin automatically. Instructions will appear on your screen guiding you through the process.

**2. Show Your Surroundings**

Depending on how your exam is set up, use your phone (secondary device) or rotate your laptop slowly to show the following.

* Your desk or workspace
* The area around your chair
* The floor and ceiling
* All walls in the room

Move slowly and clearly so all areas are visible.

**3. Follow System Prompts**

Talview may guide you with on-screen cues or prompts during the scan. Continue until the system confirms that the check is complete.

**4. Resume Your Session**

Once the environment check is completed, you will move to the next system check or return to your assessment or interview.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Important Notes**
>
> * If the environment check is incomplete or unclear, you may be asked to repeat it
> * Interruptions or changes in surroundings during the session may trigger alerts
> * Do not proceed with the assessment unless the environment check is completed successfully
> * If the environment check keeps failing after you’ve followed the steps, contact your exam administrator or support

> [!TIP]
>
> **Tips for a Smooth Environment Check**
>
> * Ensure good lighting to avoid dark or unclear video
> * Move your camera slowly to avoid blurred images
> * Do not switch apps, refresh the page, or lock your device during the check
> * Remain in the same room for the entire assessment


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