USMLE Forums banner

TIMING your breaks

1K views 2 replies 2 participants last post by  Cal_Tina 
#1 ·
For those who have given the exam please guide us.

1) I want to take a break ( 5 mins) after each block & one has to get all the fingerprinting etc done each time you leave the cubicle right... so can someone pls tell what all things need to be done everytime you take a break & log in again? & How much time does all that take??

2) you are not allowed wrist watch so how do you keep a check of your break time ??

Thank you.
 
#3 ·
Hi I just did practice test yesterday, so to answer your questions (I'm sure it the same during real test)
Although it was short, only 3 blocks, I didn't feel need to take brake after the first one. I did it after the second. Honestly checking in and out took more time then using bathroom :) . It took about 8 min total. On top of fingerprinting, I was checked with metallo-detector and had to turn out all pockets and roll my sleeves. It is not much fun when every second counts... hint-wear pants without pockets...
You can't have watch inside as well. Not sure if you can walk around, but I think its safe to assume with all other "precautions" its not OK.
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top