VEPT Data Collection: Test Instructions & CDT Installation Steps

This document describes the Versant English Placement Test (VEPT)

Collection Test and how to install the Computer Delivered Test (CDT) client on
your computer. Please read this document carefully before taking the tests.
Things you need to take VEPT:
Two Test Identification Numbers (TINs) from the recruiter
A Windows-based computer
A USB headset with a microphone or good built-in microphone
A quiet testing environment
I. Test Instruction
You will receive two TINs from the recruiter and take two VEPT Data
Collection Tests (about 50 minute for each test). You must be 18
years old or older. You can take the two tests at two separate times (e.g.,
within the same day or two different days).
Once the test begins, you should NOT quit the test in the middle. The TIN
will no longer be valid as soon as the test starts. It is therefore critical
to reserve one hour for each test.
The two tests you have to take will have the same test structure, as
summarized below.
Task Type
Repeats

Task Description

Repeat the sentence word

by word.
Sentence
Rearrange
the
word
Builds
groups into a sentence.
Conversations Listen
to
a
short
conversation and then
answer a question.
Sentence
Type one word that best
Completion
fits the meaning of the
sentence
Dictation
Type the sentence you
hear.
Passage
Read a passage and then
Recall
reconstruct it using your
own words.
Summary and Summary a text and then
Opinion
state your own opinion.

# of items in
the Test
13
12
7
10
10
3

You must
take the
test
seriously in a quiet environment. A Computer-Delivered Test (CDT)
Program needs to be installed prior to taking the tests. We have staff to
check each call in order to monitor the seriousness of test-takers.
Unserious tests will not get paid.
2

Before you start the test, please provide your demographic information
regarding age, gender, first language, country of origin, highest
degree of education, and TOFEL score and date taken (if available)
to your recruiter. Your demographic information will be confidentially stored
and will be used only for research purposes.
II. Installing CDT
Before testing can begin, you must download and install the CDT client from
Pearsons website onto all of the computers that you plan to use for Versant
testing. The whole process typically takes only a few minutes per computer.
Follow these steps for each computer:
1. Go to http://www.versanttest.com/technology/platforms/cdt/
2. Click to download the CDT Client application (approx. 10 MB
download).
3. When the dialogue box appears, select Run to download and install
CDT on the computer.
4. Click Next in each of the following dialog boxes until the installation is
completed.
5. Once installation of the CDT client is complete, an icon will
automatically appear on your desktop and in the Start Menu.
III. How to Take a Test on CDT
1. Enter your 8-digit TIN. When finished, click the button Enter.

2. Check that your headset and microphone are plugged in, configured
properly, and that the sound and volume are turned on and up.
3. Follow the instructions for the audio check
to ensure your computer can play the test
audio at an acceptable level for completing
the test.
4. For the speaking part of the test, follow the instructions to
check that your microphone is functioning
properly.

IV. Complete a Test and Report to Recruiter

1. With your computer connected to the Internet, complete the test and
click Finish. Please wait for at least one minute to allow the
testing file uploaded into the system.
2. When you complete both tests, please report to the recruiter.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Xiaoqiu Xu at (650)470-3560 or xiaoqiu.xu@pearson.com.