Component 2 - Are candidates allowed access to the internet during the test?

Yes, candidates can have access to the internet during the timed test where they are using software that requires internet access. However, please note that candidates should not be researching during their exam as this would be part of their supporting studies. According to the syllabus, “Supporting studies should be taken into the supervised test. During the test candidates should record, edit and manipulate materials used in the examination piece as well as rendering, saving or printing their work. The supporting studies must not be removed or added to once the supervised test has started. Both the supporting studies and the final outcome must remain under secure conditions throughout the test period.”