Online Proctoring
Ensure exam integrity with AI-powered proctoring features that monitor students during online exams.
Overview
Testify's proctoring system uses AI and browser controls to maintain exam security and prevent cheating during online exams.
Proctoring Features
Camera Monitoring
- Live webcam feed
- Face detection
- Multiple person detection
- Looking away alerts
Screen Recording
- Full screen recording
- Tab switching detection
- Window switching alerts
- Screenshot prevention
Browser Lockdown
- Full-screen mode enforced
- Disable copy-paste
- Disable right-click
- Prevent printing
AI Monitoring
- Suspicious behavior detection
- Anomaly alerts
- Real-time notifications
- Post-exam analysis
Enabling Proctoring
For an Exam
- Create or edit exam
- Go to "Proctoring Settings"
- Enable proctoring
- Configure options
- Save exam
Proctoring Options
Camera Settings:
- ✅ Require webcam
- ✅ Face detection
- ✅ Multiple person detection
- ✅ Looking away detection
Screen Settings:
- ✅ Full-screen mode
- ✅ Tab switching detection
- ✅ Screen recording
- ✅ Disable screenshots
Browser Controls:
- ✅ Disable copy-paste
- ✅ Disable right-click
- ✅ Prevent printing
- ✅ Block external apps
Student Experience
Before Exam
System Check:
- Student clicks "Start Exam"
- Camera permission requested
- Microphone permission (optional)
- Full-screen mode activated
- System compatibility check
During Exam
Monitoring Active:
- Camera feed visible
- Full-screen enforced
- Tab switches detected
- Suspicious activity flagged
Violations
If Student:
- Switches tabs → Warning
- Exits full-screen → Warning
- Multiple people detected → Alert
- Looks away too long → Alert
- Too many violations → Auto-submit
Teacher Monitoring
Live Monitoring
During Exam:
- Go to "Active Exams"
- Select exam
- View live student feeds
- See violation alerts
- Take action if needed
Real-Time Alerts
Notifications for:
- Tab switching
- Multiple people
- Looking away
- Suspicious behavior
- Technical issues
Intervention
Teacher Can:
- Send warning message
- Extend time
- Force submit
- Invalidate attempt
- Review later
Post-Exam Review
Violation Reports
Review Violations:
- Go to exam results
- Click "Proctoring Report"
- View all violations
- See timestamps
- Watch recordings
Video Playback
Review Recordings:
- Watch full session
- Jump to violations
- Speed control
- Screenshot capture
- Export evidence
Flagged Students
Suspicious Activity:
- Students with multiple violations
- Unusual patterns
- Technical anomalies
- Recommended actions
Proctoring Levels
Basic Proctoring
Includes:
- Browser lockdown
- Tab switching detection
- Full-screen enforcement
- Basic violation logging
Standard Proctoring
Includes Basic Plus:
- Camera monitoring
- Face detection
- Screen recording
- Real-time alerts
Advanced Proctoring
Includes Standard Plus:
- AI behavior analysis
- Multiple person detection
- Looking away detection
- Advanced analytics
- Live monitoring dashboard
Technical Requirements
Student Requirements
Minimum:
- Webcam (for camera monitoring)
- Modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
- Stable internet connection
- Updated browser
Recommended:
- HD webcam
- Good lighting
- Quiet environment
- Desktop/laptop (not mobile)
Browser Compatibility
Supported:
- ✅ Chrome 90+
- ✅ Firefox 88+
- ✅ Edge 90+
- ✅ Safari 14+ (limited features)
Not Supported:
- ❌ Internet Explorer
- ❌ Mobile browsers
- ❌ Older browser versions
Privacy & Compliance
Data Privacy
Student Privacy:
- Recordings encrypted
- Access controlled
- Auto-deletion after period
- GDPR compliant
Consent
Student Consent:
- Clear notification
- Consent required
- Opt-out option (if allowed)
- Privacy policy
Data Retention
Retention Policy:
- Recordings kept for 90 days
- Can be extended
- Automatic deletion
- Export before deletion
Best Practices
Before Exam
✅ Preparation:
- Test proctoring with sample exam
- Inform students in advance
- Provide system requirements
- Conduct practice session
- Have backup plan
During Exam
✅ Monitoring:
- Monitor live dashboard
- Respond to alerts promptly
- Be available for support
- Document issues
- Fair enforcement
After Exam
✅ Review:
- Review violation reports
- Watch flagged recordings
- Fair evaluation
- Document decisions
- Provide feedback
Handling Violations
Minor Violations
Examples:
- Accidental tab switch
- Brief look away
- Technical glitch
Action:
- Issue warning
- Note in report
- Continue exam
- Review context
Major Violations
Examples:
- Multiple people
- Persistent tab switching
- Unauthorized materials
- Deliberate cheating
Action:
- Immediate intervention
- Force submit
- Invalidate attempt
- Disciplinary action
False Positives
Handle Carefully:
- Review context
- Check recording
- Consider technical issues
- Give benefit of doubt
- Fair judgment
Troubleshooting
Camera Not Working
Student Solutions:
- Grant camera permission
- Check camera connection
- Close other apps using camera
- Try different browser
- Restart device
Proctoring Not Starting
Solutions:
- Update browser
- Clear cache
- Disable extensions
- Check internet
- Contact support
Too Many False Alerts
Adjust Settings:
- Reduce sensitivity
- Adjust detection thresholds
- Review lighting requirements
- Update AI models
Alternatives to Proctoring
Honor Code
Trust-Based:
- Students sign honor code
- No technical monitoring
- Focus on learning
- Build trust
Randomized Questions
Reduce Cheating:
- Different questions per student
- Random order
- Time limits
- Open-book format
Oral Exams
Personal Assessment:
- One-on-one video calls
- Direct questioning
- Immediate feedback
- Personal interaction
Next Steps
- Online Exams - Create proctored exams
- Building Exams - Exam creation guide
- Taking Exams - Student guide
Need Help?
- Check FAQ
- Contact support: support@edukali.ai