Special equipment
Ergonomic optical mouse
What? A type of mouse that encourages healthy neutral “handshake” wrist and arm positions for smoother movement and less overall strain.
When? During all test phases.
Where? Online and in locations determined by EPSO.
Who? Candidate (own equipment).
Keyboard VIG keys
What? A robust and standard keyboard with extra-large and clear legends on the keys making it suitable for persons with visual impairments. The keyboard is black with white letters.
When? During all test phases.
Where? Online and in locations determined by EPSO.
Who? Candidate (own equipment).
Large non-programmable calculator
What? Calculator of approximately 20cm x 30cm.This could be requested for example by candidates with visual impairments.
When? During all test phases requiring calculation.
Where? In locations determined by EPSO.
Who? EPSO.
Left-handed mouse
What? A type of mouse that allows left-handed test takers to test with comfort.
When? During all test phases.
Where? Online and in locations determined by EPSO.
Who? Candidate (own equipment).
Stopwatch (manual timer)
What? Manual timing of an examination. This is a handheld timepiece, designed to measure the amount of time that elapses between its activation and deactivation.
When? During all test phases.
Where? Online and in locations determined by EPSO.
Who? EPSO or candidate (own equipment).
Trackball Mouse
What? Large, finger-operated trackball for superior control while reducing hand and wrist movement. Ideal for candidates with conditions that affect hands mobility (such as, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome) or candidates in power-wheelchairs who are unable to move fingers.
When? During all test phases.
Where? Online and in locations determined by EPSO.
Who? Candidate (own equipment).
Vertical mouse
What? This type of mouse automatically puts the hand and wrist in a natural, relaxed position.
When? During all test phases.
Where? Online and in locations determined by EPSO.
Who? Candidate (own equipment).
Food and drink
What? Permission to bring personal items into the testing environment for medical purposes such as diabetes.
When? During all test phases.
Where? Online and in locations determined by EPSO.
Who? Candidate (own equipment).