Pearson OnVUE
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Spec sheet
- What it does
- OnVUE is Pearson’s online testing system for candidates to take secure, proctored assessments remotely.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Purpose
- OnVUE is Pearson VUE’s online testing system for taking participating exams remotely.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Security
- Pearson describes OnVUE as combining AI with live human proctoring and identity authentication technology.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Privacy
- Online proctoring captures and records a candidate’s face, voice, desk, and workspace for test security and integrity purposes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Support
- Candidates can use in-exam chat to reach a proctor, who cannot pause or extend the exam or troubleshoot the device or network.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Headquarters
- Pearson VUE lists its corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Founded
- 1994Read 28 Sep 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- At-home testing
- OnVUE lets exam providers offer online proctored exams so candidates can test from home, including candidates in rural areas.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Availability
- Whether an exam can be taken online depends on the test program and is shown during registration.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Candidate record integration
- Pearson says it integrates candidate data into one record across test locations, delivery modes, and exams.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Check-in
- Candidates take technology checks, submit photos of themselves and their ID, and complete a 360° room scan during check-in.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Company history
- Pearson says Virtual University Enterprises launched in 1994 and Pearson acquired it in 2000.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Data integration
- Pearson says its platform integrates candidate data into one record across online and test-center delivery.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Human and AI monitoring
- Candidates consent to monitoring by human proctors and assistive AI tools throughout the test.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Identity and room checks
- Check-in includes photos of the candidate and their ID, technology checks, and a 360-degree room scan.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Identity verification
- Pearson may use ID authentication protocols and biometric facial comparison technology to verify a candidate’s identity.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Not all exams qualify
- Candidates must check whether their exam program offers online testing before booking.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Proctoring
- Exam sessions are recorded, and candidates are monitored by human proctors and assistive AI tools.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Session recording
- Pearson states that exam sessions are recorded for security, quality, and training purposes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Strict environment rules
- Candidates must test alone in a quiet private space and may not use VPNs, corporate networks, or public or shared networks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Support limits
- Candidates can contact a proctor by in-exam chat, but proctors cannot pause or extend the exam or troubleshoot the device or network.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- System requirements
- The minimum operating systems are Windows 10 or macOS 14 or higher, with a webcam, microphone, speaker, one display, and internet speeds of at least 6 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Technical requirements
- The listed minimum operating systems are Windows 10 and macOS 14 or higher; candidates also need a webcam, microphone, speaker, one display, and internet meeting the stated speed requirements.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Test owner features
- Pearson says OnVUE supports exams with diverse item types, videos, and labs through its test drivers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Testing restrictions
- Candidates must test alone in a quiet, private space, and VPNs, corporate networks, public or shared networks, and virtual machines are prohibited.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
- Who it serves
- Pearson describes OnVUE as a delivery option for certification and licensure exam programs that offer remote testing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · pearsonvue.com
Where Specifiction places it
- Online Proctoring Software#13 of 277.6
