What does proctoring mean?
Proctoring means that the exam is monitored by software, live proctors, or a combination of both to prevent cheating, create a fair test environment, and support students.
Tips for students to prepare for proctored online exams:
- Make sure your device meets the system requirements
- Review the test instructions and rules ahead of time
- Take a practice test if available
- Set your testing environment up for success (clear your desk, turn the lights on, remove unauthorized items like phones, notes, textbooks, etc.)
- Have an appropriate form of ID ready for identity verification
- Know how to access technical support
How to take a proctored assessment
Generally speaking, you’ll need to install the proctoring software, app, or browser extension, scan your room, verify ID, and get started.Here how proctored exams work with a hybrid solution:
- Install the Chrome browser extension (no software downloads).
- Pre-test checklist: We’ll walk you through a quick 60-second pre-test checklist to make sure you’re ready to go.
- Scan the room: Use the webcam to scan the room to confirm that no one else is in the room and that external resources like a cell phone, textbooks, and notes aren’t available.
- Verify your identity: Take a picture of yourself and your photo ID (using the webcam) to verify that you are the student enrolled in the online course (this typically takes less than a minute). You can typically use any government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or passport) or a student ID that has your photo.
- Begin the exam and show what you know!
Tips to set up your room for a proctored exam:
- Take the exam in a room that’s comfortable, quiet, and free of distractions
- The room should be well lit and clear of any clutter around you and on your desk
- No other people should be in the room with you (but if someone does come in accidentally, don’t worry! Our technology and proctors can help.)
How does Honorlock work?
Honorlock’s hybrid proctoring solution uses AI to monitor behavior during exams. If the AI detects an issue, a live proctor reviews it and intervenes only when necessary.
Live support (that means REAL people) is available 24/7/365 to to troubleshoot issues and make your testing experience as smooth as possible.
Here’s a quick look at questions students have about Honorlock:
- We don’t sell or share student data
- We don’t have access to your cell phone
- You aren’t being watched the entire time
- We don’t use face recognition
- We don’t have access to the student’s network
- We don’t have access to your webcam or microphone after the exam ends
- You don’t need to create extra accounts or passwords are needed
- ou can delete Honorlock’s browser extension after the proctored exam is over
- Your institution owns the data, not Honorlock
- Honorlock is compliant with data privacy standards like FERPA
- Our remote proctors are trained to follow data privacy compliance standards
- We only gather student data required to proctor the exam
Scheduling a proctored online exam
With Honorlock, you don’t have to schedule your exam. Just log into your LMS and take your proctored exam anytime you’re ready, 24/7/365, as long as it’s within the exam time frame set by your instructor.
Requirements to a virtually proctored exam
To take a virtually proctored exam, you need a computer, a functioning webcam and microphone, the software or browser extension, and appropriate Internet speed. Below are the system requirements and we provide a simple single-click test to check yours.
Does Honorlock have access to my cell phone?
No. Honorlock does not have access to your cell phone or other devices. However, our platform can detect when students attempt to use phones during online exams.
Does Honorlock sell my personal data?
No. Honorlock does not sell your personal data. EVER.
What information does Honorlock collect?
We gather as little as possible, such as:
- The IP address through the Chrome extension
- Name and email address using the school’s LMS
- A screen recording and a webcam recording
- A photo of the student and ID to verify identity
How is my data protected?
Your privacy is our priority. All data in transit and data at rest is encrypted and stored within Honorlock’s private cloud in an Amazon (AWS) data center.
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