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# Hands-on Instructions

Hands-on Labs Instructions

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These instructions are in support of our Admin and Architect level certification exams and Instructor-Led Training.
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### Video of the Exam Experience <a href="#video-of-exam-experience" id="video-of-exam-experience"></a>

Video of your expected Harness Certification Hands-on Exam experience.

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### Accessing your Hands-on Exam <a href="#accessing-your-hands-on-exam" id="accessing-your-hands-on-exam"></a>

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After registering for the administrator or architect level exam, the final question will be the hands-on exam.
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Once you access the hands-on exam, you will see instructions to open the Instruqt Hands-on exam by copy and pasting the exam URL in a new tab.

![New Tab](https://2307127582-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Feh03Q8VHpO02MFM5nUSL%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-45f925a6517d04a2e0d0cff39057c8d1428189b6%2Fnew-tab.png?alt=media)
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Follow the instructions provided within the hands-on exam to complete the exercises. Make sure to finish all the exercises.&#x20;

Once you have completed all the exercises, a secret password will be displayed which will be used for credit.
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Return to the main exam window and answer the question related to the secret password. This step ensures that you have finished all the exercises.
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By following these steps, you will be able to access and complete the hands-on exam using Instruqt. Good luck!

### Admin/Architect Certifications Cloud Shell - Navigating Hands-on Exam <a href="#adminarchitect-certifications-cloud-shell-navigating-hands-on-exam" id="adminarchitect-certifications-cloud-shell-navigating-hands-on-exam"></a>

For our hands on exams, we are using a cloud shell provider, Instruqt. The following screenshot depicts a cloud shell you will see during an exam.

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On the lab page, you will find information about the lab, such as its duration, difficulty level, and objectives. Take a moment to read through this information to familiarize yourself with the lab.
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To start the lab, click on the "Start Lab" button located on the right side of the lab page.
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Instruqt will now launch the lab environment for you. You may need to wait for a few moments while the environment initializes.
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Once the lab environment is ready, you will be presented with a web-based terminal or console interface. This interface allows you to interact with the lab environment and perform the required tasks.
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Follow the instructions provided within the lab environment to complete the hands-on exercises. The instructions will guide you through the necessary steps and provide any additional information or resources you may need.
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As you progress through the lab, make sure to read the instructions carefully and perform the tasks as directed.
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### Video of the Instructor-Led Training Experience <a href="#video-of-instructor-led-training-experience" id="video-of-instructor-led-training-experience"></a>

Video of your expected Harness Instructor-Led Training experience. For our Instructor-Led Training, we are using a cloud shell provider, Instruqt.

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### Troubleshooting <a href="#troubleshooting" id="troubleshooting"></a>

Please see our [FAQ](/university/policies-and-faqs.md) section for troubleshooting tips. You can also email our certification team at <certifications@harness.io>.

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