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ReyLadaga
Copper Contributor
Sep 19, 2025

Studio Unit Condominium

Hi,

 

When taking the certification online, do I have to be strictly in a bedroom? What if the place is a tiny studio unit condominium (20-25 sqm.), where there's no partition between the bedroom, living area, dining, and kitchen?

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  • Aqeel-Khadim's avatar
    Aqeel-Khadim
    Copper Contributor

    Yes, according to Microsoft’s exam policies, you can take the certification exam from any private, enclosed space, including a studio apartment, as long as the area is quiet, well-lit, and you are alone throughout the test. The proctor must be able to see that your workspace is clear and that the environment meets the exam’s privacy and security requirements. The key rule is maintaining a private, distraction-free setting, not the size or type of room.

  • AnnaDooap's avatar
    AnnaDooap
    Brass Contributor

    Based on my experience, it does not have to be strictly a bedroom but the space has to be a private one (with a closed door) so that your test wont be disqualified by someone walking past in the background. The instructions say that "Ideally, choose an enclosed space that allows for privacy and prevents others from entering or even passing through once you’ve started your exam."

    Also, the room should not have too much stuff in it that could be used for cheating... like it states in instructions: "Clear your desk/workspace of all personal and preparatory items, except for those allowed by your exam program". - Removing books and paper piles might be harder in a condo for sure.