To take a closed-book exam, candidates must download and install the Examena app on their computers in advance.
Before installing the Examena app, refer to the table below for the installation requirements.
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Components |
Requirements for Windows |
Requirements for macOS |
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Operating System |
Required: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit operating system Recommended: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit operating system |
Required: macOS 11 or later Recommended: macOS 11.2 or later |
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Processor |
Required: 2-Core, 1.8 GHz, x64-based processor (Intel/AMD) or Arm64-based processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon) Recommended: 4-Core, 2.0 GHz or faster, x64-based processor (Intel/AMD) or Arm64-based processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon) |
Required: 2-Core 1.8 GHz Recommended: 4-Core 2.0 GHz or faster |
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Available Physical Memory |
Required: 2 GB or above Recommended: 4 GB or above | |
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Available Disk Space |
Required: 1 GB or above Recommended: 5 GB or above | |
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Camera |
Required: Video resolution 480P Recommended: Video resolution 720P (HD) or above | |
1. Sign into MaivenPoint Online Services and open Examena.
2. Click the Download Examena app button to download the app package.
Alternatively, you can Download Examena app for Windows or Download Examena app for macOS directly from here.
3. Find the downloaded Examena_App.Setup.msi file, double-click it to start the installation.
4. Follow the instructions in the setup wizard to complete the install.
5. Restart computer after finishing the installation.
Select the configuration file ( .ini ) that matches your Flash ID (the code you found in Step 1). Press .
Before downloading software, confirm the chip inside is actually an SSS6698-BB. You can do this without opening the casing by using a free utility called or Flash Drive Information Extractor . Look for: Controller: SSS6698-BB
The drive shows up in Disk Management with 0MB of space. Solid State Systems Sss6698-bb
You can see your files, but you can’t delete or add anything.
The SSS6698-BB is a manufactured by Solid State Systems (3S). A controller’s job is to act as the bridge between the USB interface on your computer and the NAND flash memory chips where your data is actually stored. Key Specifications: Interface: USB 2.0 (High Speed). Select the configuration file (
Beyond simple storage, the SSS6698-BB is popular in the "badUSB" and "CD-ROM emulation" communities. Because these chips are relatively simple, hobbyists often use them to:
Understanding the Solid State Systems SSS6698-BB USB Controller You can do this without opening the casing
Primarily used in "no-name" generic drives, Kingston DataTraveler models (older versions), and promotional USB sticks. Common Issues: When the SSS6698-BB Fails
The is a workhorse of the USB 2.0 era. While it is prone to firmware "lockouts" or write-protection errors, it is also one of the most recoverable controllers thanks to the wide availability of mass production tools. If your drive is acting up, don't throw it away—a quick reflash with the right MPTool can often give it a second life.
If successful, the bar will turn green, and the drive will be factory reset. Why SSS Controllers are Popular with Developers
After you have Examena App installed on macOS, complete the following steps to start it for the first time.
1. Locate Examena App on your computer, and double-click it to start it.
2. Click Allow to allow Examena App to access your camera.
3. Click Allow to allow Examena App to access your microphone.
4. Click Open System Settings, and click the toggle button to the right of Examena App.
5. Click Use Password… in the Privacy & Security window, enter your password and click Modify Settings.
6. Click Quit & Reopen to allow Examena App to record the contents of your screen until it is quit.
7. Click Open System Settings, and click the toggle button to the right of Examena App in the Accessibility window.
8. Click Use Password… in the Privacy & Security window, enter your password and click Modify Settings.
9. Click retry in the message to access the sign in page of Examena app.
If there are Secured Excel questions in the exam, you can see the bulb icon in the upper-right corner of the exam card. You can click it to view the instructions.
You must enable macros in an Excel file before starting this exam. You can follow the steps below for Windows:
1. Open an Excel file. Make sure your Excel file has already correctly sign-in with an active and valid account.
2. Navigate to File > Options > Trust Centre, and click Trust Centre Settings… under Microsoft Excel Trust Centre.
3. In the Trust Centre window, click Macro Settings, and then select the Enable VBA macros option under Macro Settings.
You can follow the steps below for macOS:
1. Open an Excel file. Make sure your Excel file has already correctly sign-in with an active and valid account.
2. Navigate to Excel > Preferences > Security, and select the Enable all macros option under Macro Security.