Guardianship Certification

How to Access the online Guardianship Certification Exam (pdf)

When taking the test, you shall follow the established exam security protocols. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(See Exam Security and Cheating section of this page for additional information)

• No others are allowed in the room where you’re testing.
• No prohibited items are allowed in the room. (Refer to the Prohibited Items section of this page.)
• You can only take the exam once. You cannot logout, then login and take it again.
• No taking screenshots of the test.
• No talking during the exam, including reading exam content aloud.
• No note taking of any kind during or after the exam. 

To take the written exam online, you must do the following:

• Login to Blackboard using the link in your confirmation email.
  • Do not use a tablet or mobile device.
  • We strongly advise against taking the exam in a work environment, unless it meets the requirements established for testing, such as no others in the room, no electronic devices of any kind, etc.
  • We recommend not testing on a work computer or laptop because you must download the secure browser, and most employers have security measures that prohibits downloading on their equipment.
• Go to the "Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission" page.
  • It’s imperative that you read all information under the "Guardianship Certification Examinee Information" section.
• Write down the help desk contact info in case you run into any issues testing.
  • JBCC staff cannot provide technical support. You must contact the help desk for Blackboard.
• After reading all information, go to the “Installing Lockdown Browser” section of the page and click the link to install the browser.
• Open Respondus Lockdown to get started on the test.
  • You will be prompted to login again (so that you’re logged in using the lockdown browser). You will not be able to test if not logged into the lockdown browser.
  • Read/agree to the terms of service.
  • You must complete the webcam check.
  • You must scan the entire room with your webcam, including the workstation where you are testing. 
    • If you do not have a detachable camera, you must place a mirror that is big enough to see your workstation in camera view so that your workstation (monitors included) is clearly visible for the duration of the exam.
  • You must display your government issued ID and take a picture of it using Respondus Lockdown.
•  Click the link to take the test (i.e., click on the test name)
  • You may see an External URL message. Click on the hyperlink displayed to be taken to the page to download the lockdown browser.
• Click Begin Test
  • Questions are displayed 1 at a time.
    • Save the answer, then click the arrow to go to next question.
  • There will be a running clock that you can see to keep track of how much time you have left to finish the exam.
    • When time runs out, your exam will automatically stop and be submitted.
• If finished prior to time running out, click Ok, then click to save and Submit the test.
• You will be able to see your preliminary test results immediately. 
• Logout.

Prohibited Items 

No personal items are allowed in the exam room except your keys (without a key FOB), your wallet, and a jacket (with empty pockets). This includes, but is not limited to:

• electronic devices of any kind, inclusive of:
  • cell phones,
  • pagers,
  • cameras,
  • watches (analog included),
  • recording devices of any kind,
  • portable fans (non-electric fans included),
• note taking items of any kind, inclusive of:
  • paper, and
  • writing utensils
• purses,
• backpacks,
• bags, and
• food or drink.