My Experience with the CKA Exam and PSI Browser Issues
Yesterday, I faced significant technical issues during the CKA exam that severely impacted my ability to complete the test. Here's what happened:
The Problem
- The PSI Bridge Secure Browser launched successfully, and I completed the check-in process without issues.
- However, during the exam, the browser froze. After a few moments, a popup appeared stating that my camera was inaccessible, and the browser subsequently crashed.
- I contacted PSI technical support and was advised to restart the browser. I followed their instructions, completed the screening process again, and resumed the exam.
- Unfortunately, the exam timer continued running during this troubleshooting process. When the browser first froze, I had 65 minutes remaining. By the time I resumed, I only had 35 minutes left.
- I requested the proctor to credit the lost time but was advised to call PSI support. PSI support then told me to contact the Linux Foundation through a support ticket on the web site.
This sequence of events resulted in a significant loss of exam time and caused a lot of stress.
Feedback for Linux Foundation
To improve the remote exam experience, I suggest the following:
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- Develop a more robust PSI browser. During my exam, the browser appeared to consume excessive CPU resources, as indicated by my laptop’s fans running at full speed.
- Improve the pre-exam system check application to better identify potential issues. For example, flagging high CPU usage or any underlying problems with the secure browser.
My System and Pre-Exam Checks
I used a personal laptop with the following specifications:
- CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U @ 1.80GHz
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 1 TB SSD (891 GB free)
- OS: Windows 11 Home (24H2 - Build 26100.2605, 64-bit)
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Additionally, I ensured the following:
- Internet Connection: 500 Mbps download / 64 Mbps upload
- Twilio Tests: Passed all checks except RTT (469/734 score, likely due to my location - Brazil).
- Firewall: No blocked connections as per PSI's requirements.
Despite passing these checks, and getting a "System Check Passed" result from https://syscheck.bridge.psiexams.com/, the browser froze multiple times, making it impossible to complete the exam as intended.
I hope this feedback helps improve the exam experience for future candidates. I look forward to a resolution for my case and hope Linux Foundation and PSI can enhance the reliability of their systems.
Comments
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Hi @andregca
We apologize for the inconvenience this issue has caused. If you have not done so already, please open a ticket with the Linux Foundation Customer Support team at trainingsupport.linuxfoundation.org and they will assist you in rescheduling your exam.
Regards,
Flavia
Linux Foundation Education Team0 -
The ticket was created yesterday (TCCS-124523).
I am trying to understand what can be done to avoid facing the same issue and also to provide constructive and open feedback to Linux Foundation.Thanks
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@Flavia :- My CKA exam experience was extremely frustrating. The exam browser had issues with the mouse, and even after trying 2-3 different mice, the problem remained unresolved, wasting around 40 minutes of my exam time. Additionally, in the last 10 to 15 minutes, the CKA remote system failed to connect, displaying an error with the remote session. Ultimately, my exam attempt was completely wasted. on 1st feb 2025 i have open the ticket for the same tickit ID: TCCS-129866. I appreciate your time and look forward to your positive reply. Thanks,
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We apologize for the inconvenience this experience has caused. Rest assured that once your ticket is assigned, the Customer Support team will assist you. Response time may take several business days (weekends and holidays are not included), and the communication will happen via the JIRA support system); forums are meant to be used exclusively for course-related inquiries.
Regards,
Flavia0
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