What to Expect
First-time users see an animated walkthrough explaining the viva flow. You can skip it or watch the full demo.
Short and focused
You get time to think, then time to answer.
Reasoning over recall
Share your ideas and explain your approach.
Calm setup first
You'll check your mic (and camera if needed) before starting.
Quick tips
- A quiet space helps a lot, but interruptions happen.
- Thinking aloud is encouraged.
- Use the timer to pace yourself.
- Audio (and sometimes video) is recorded for instructor-only assessment.
The Setup Screen
Before recording starts, you'll land on a setup screen to test your equipment and confirm you're ready.
Let's make sure you're set up for success!
25% extra timePause/Resume2 rerecords
Let's make sure everything is set up correctly before we begin
Microphone
Let's set up your microphone so we can hear your insights
Show camera preview
Optional visual during recording
Enable camera preview to see yourself
Microphone Check
Click "Open mic check" to test your microphone. The visualizer shows your audio level in real time.
Microphone Check
Speak at your normal volume. We'll listen for a moment and confirm your mic is working.
We can hear you clearly
Level: 42%
Accommodations
If your instructor has set accommodations for you, they appear as colored chips at the top of the setup screen:
25% extra timePause/Resume2 rerecordsTyping mode
These are automatically applied to your session.
Quick Checklist
Quiet environment
Stable internet
Working microphone
Enough time to finish
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