Important Instructions: CFCD

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Exam Details
The exam is delivered online and consists of 10 performance-based tasks, where you will use the CLI to interact with a Cloud Foundry environment, and 10 multiple choice questions.
Candidates have 3 hours  to complete the CFCD exam.
The exam requires use of the Cloud Foundry CLI in the provided browser based terminal to execute, and no Cloud Foundry UI should be used to complete the exam.
The exam is proctored remotely via streaming audio, video, and screen sharing feeds.
Results will be emailed 24 hours from the time that the exam is completed.
System Requirements to take the exam
Candidates should run the PSI Online System Security Check to verify that their machine meets the technical requirements for taking a proctored exam.
The online proctored exam is taken on PSI proctoring platform "Bridge", using the PSI Secure Browser (a web browser created to guarantee a secure exam delivery over a virtual connection).   
The secure browser download/installation will begin when you Select “Launch exam” from the PSI Dashboard.  
Candidates must provide their own computer with:  
Supported OS: Please review the System Requirements, published by PSI, in particular the supported Operating System Information.
All browsers are supported, however PSI highly recommends using Chrome as the registration browser because the secure browser is Chrome-based and will give a more accurate experience.
Reliable internet access
Ensure others on the same internet connection are not performing activities that use excessive bandwidth (i.e. holding conference calls, streaming content, gaming, etc.)
A wired connection is often more stable and robust than a wireless connection
Turn off bandwidth-intensive services (e.g. file sync, dropbox, BitTorrent)
Microphone
Mac users may need to allow the PSI Secure Browser within their 'System Preferences: Security & Privacy: Privacy' settings for Microphone, Camera, Automation and Input Monitoring.
Please check to make sure it is working before you start your exam session.
Webcam
Ensure the webcam is capable of being moved as you will have to pan your surroundings to check for potential violations of exam policy.
Mac users may need to allow the PSI Secure Browser within their 'System Preferences: Security & Privacy: Privacy' settings for Microphone, Camera, Automation and Input Monitoring.
If you will be testing from an employer-provide ISP or will use an employer provided machine, please ensure that streaming will be allowed using WebRTC.
Candidates are not allowed to have other applications or browser windows running except the one on which the Exam is being shown.
Please review the PSI Bridge Platform: System Requirements to ensure your machine will meet the requirements of our online proctor
Acceptable Testing Location
Below are the expectations for an acceptable testing location::
Clutter-free work area
No objects such as paper, writing implements, electronic devices, or other objects on top of surface
No objects such as paper, trash bins, or other objects below the testing surface
Clear walls
No paper/print outs hanging on walls
Paintings and other wall décor is acceptable
Candidates will be asked to remove non-décor items prior to the exam being released
Lighting
Space must be well lit so that proctor is able to see candidate’s face, hands, and surrounding work area
No bright lights or windows behind the examinee
Other
Candidate must remain within the camera frame during the examination
Space must be private where there is no excessive noise. Public spaces such as coffee shops, stores, open office environments, etc. are not allowed.
ID Requirements to take the Exam
Candidates need to provide identification (ID) that meets the requirements outlined below: 
All IDs must be valid (unexpired) Government-issued originals (i.e. not a photocopy) 
IDs must include the candidate's name, photo, and signature*
*Government-issued biometric IDs that do not contain signature will be accepted
The first and last name on the ID must exactly match the verified name entered on your exam checklist  
Acceptable forms of ID: 
International travel passport 
Government-issued driver’s license/permit 
Government-Issued local language ID (with photo and signature) 
National identity card State or province-issued identity card
Alien registration card (green card or permanent resident/visa)
住民基本台帳 (Basic Resident Register with photo) or マイナンバーカード(My Number Card)

Minors, between the age of 16-18,  are permitted to take an online proctored exam with PSI, provided they complete the following requirements:
A Parent/Guardian must complete the Parental Release for Testing of Minors form, and submit it to trainingsupport.linuxfoundation.org, at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date of the exam
At check in, the minor candidate must present a valid student ID as a form of identification
During the PSI check-in process, the candidate's guardian must also present a valid ID and must provide verbal consent during the PSI check-in process.
Sanctioned Countries
Exams may be administered to citizens of a sanctioned country listed below PROVIDED the citizens are tested OUTSIDE the sanctioned country and their exam registration and current ID show an address OUTSIDE the sanctioned country.
Cuba
Iran
Syria
Sudan
North Korea
Crimea Region of Ukraine
Editors
There is a small need to edit simple text files on the exam. You should be able to create a file, edit text, save the file and exit the editor. You should not need any more advanced capabilities It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with one of the editors available in the linux terminal. You only need to be comfortable with one, not all three. There are many tutorials available for each editor, such as:
Emacs: https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/tour/index.html​
VI: http://heather.cs.ucdavis.edu/~matloff/UnixAndC/Editors/ViIntro.html​
Nano: https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/42980/the-beginners-guide-to-nano-the-linux-command-line-text-editor/​
Spaces
On the exam, you will have access to a single org in a Cloud Foundry Instance. 
There will be a space for each performance based task in this org. 
It is your responsibility to manage the orgs and spaces you are targeted to. 
Don’t forget to target the correct space before starting a performance based task.
Resources Allowed
Candidates may use the browser within the VM in order to: 
(a) access the following assets for reference during the exam: 
​docs.cloudfoundry.org ​
 apidocs.cloudfoundry.org ​
​v3-apidocs.cloudfoundry.org ​
​plugins.cloudfoundry.org 
(b) access applications in the following domain deployed during the exam as part of completing performance based items: 
 de.a9sapp.eu​
Additional Resources
If you cannot find an answer to your question in the Candidate Handbook or FAQ, you may contact Customer Support by logging into trainingsupport.linuxfoundation.
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Sanctioned Countries
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Additional Resources