CompuServe Messages

Fortunately for us and unfortunately for you, I think we have you foiled so far James! <g> 1. You can gain access to the machines if you like perhaps, BUT there are NO files to be found! These are downloaded from the server just before the exam begins after determining what exam you want. In future evolvements, we will be having different "application tracks" such as mechanical, architectural so that the person being tested will be able to ensure that when they are facing drawing problems they will be in a closer match to what they are accustomed to. 2. Again, no files to be found, they are all moved to the server for processing, scoring, uploading, etc. Also, rebooting the machine would lock you out of the net and require the proctor to get you back in. Also, NO floppies allowed in the room. Sure you could smuggle them in, hide em, etc. but the typical setup is, come in, go to the machine you are assigned, begin the exam, tell the system you are through to stop the clock, get your results, leave. Also, while I guess you could find someone to take the exam "before" you, there is not typically so much demand as to require more than one sitting per day or less. Remember, the exams are available almost whenever you want to take them within the schedule that the site sets. We will increase this frequency as demand dictates. 3. Not applicable. No file exists. Oh, yeah, BTW, the files are encrypted and compressed for transmission via sattelite to the Drake mainframe. 4. Similar to #2 above. 5. Nothing to dump. Any questions? <g> Now don't get me wrong, I am not so naive as to be suggesting that there is no way that this system can be "hacked" by someone, somehow, with enough ingenuity and guile, but we think we have made the liklihood VERY remote. Keep "testing" us though (sorry couldn't resist) to keep us on our toes. Course if you are successful, just let us know and I guess we will just have to hire you to fix the system for us! ww 5.