How to use Pearson VUE’s demo software

If you are preparing for a computer-based Pearson VUE exam, we strongly recommend familiarising yourself with their demo software for computer-based examinations.

Go to Pearson VUE’s demo test webpage and click on the ‘Launch demo test’ button.

Keyboard Shortcuts for navigating Pearson VUE’s demo test environment

In this article, we walk through the buttons on Pearson VUE’s demo test environment and share the keyboard shortcuts you can use to access those buttons.

Please be aware that the keyboard shortcuts mentioned in this article are applicable to Pearson VUE's demo test system. It’s important to note that keyboard shortcuts may vary depending on the specific examination you are taking. Should you encounter any uncertainty regarding the keyboard shortcuts during your exam, simply employ your mouse to access the necessary functions.

Next Question

Windows: Alt + N

Mac: Ctrl + Alt + N

Previous Question

Windows: Alt + P

Mac: Ctrl + Alt + P

Open Calculator

Windows: Alt + C

Mac: Ctrl + Alt + C

If you are taking a computerised test with Pearson VUE that necessitates the use of a calculator, you can hone your skills by practising calculations on the calculator provided on their demo system. To access the calculator, please navigate to question 3 in their demo test.

The demo system gives access to three calculators:

1. A scientific calculator - Texas Instruments TI-30XS

2. A standard calculator - Texas Instruments TI-108

3. A graphing calculator - Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus

We strongly recommend using the numeric keypad (a.k.a Numpad) on your keyboard to enter numbers into the calculator and for basic calculator operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. To use your Numpad, you must activate Num Lock by pressing the Num Lock key on your keyboard.

Texas Instruments TI-30XS Scientific Calculator

The default calculator that appears when you press the calculator button on Pearson VUE’s demo test system is Pearson VUE’s virtual simulation of the Texas Instruments TI‑30XS Scientific Calculator. If you are preparing for a Pearson VUE exam that uses this calculator, our ultimate guide to Pearson VUE’s TI‑30XS on-screen calculator is a must-read!

Texas Instruments TI-108 Standard Calculator

Texas Instruments TI-108 Standard Calculator can be accessed by clicking the dropdown triangle next to ‘Modes’ and selecting ‘Standard’.

Texas Instruments TI—84 Plus Graphing calculator

Texas Instruments TI—84 Plus Graphing calculator can be accessed by clicking the dropdown triangle next to ‘Modes’ and selecting ‘Graphing’.

Close Calculator

Esc

Open Scratch Pad

Windows: Shift + Alt + D

Mac: Ctrl + Alt + D

Open Navigator

Windows: Alt + V

Mac: Ctrl + Alt + V

Help Box

Windows: Alt + R

Mac: Ctrl + Alt + R

Mark for Review

Windows: Alt + M

Mac: Ctrl + Alt + M

Flag

Windows: Alt + F

Mac: Ctrl + Alt + F

On some Pearson VUE tests, the ‘Mark for Review’ button is called ‘Flag’ or ‘Flag for Review’.

Use your keyboard to answer multiple choice questions

For multiple choice questions, you can press the letters A, B, C or D on your keyboard to select the correct option instead of clicking on the answer option.

Time restrictions on Pearson VUE's demo test

Please keep in mind that Pearson VUE's demo test enforces a 35-minute time limit. Upon reaching this time limit, a message will appear on your screen stating ‘Your time has expired. Click OK to continue.’

If you still require access to the demo test after it has timed out, you will need to open a new demo test.