Quick links Method 1: Using Outside Resources When it comes to candidates using outside resources to cheat in remotely proctored exams, (that is, using anything not allowed to be accessed or used during an exam,) there is a misconception among some candidates that this is a very easy thing to do. While scribbled notes snuck … Continued

What is a Remotely Proctored Exam? Remote proctoring, often referred to as online proctoring, is a method of protecting test integrity during remote or home-based exams and safeguarding against cheating. Traditionally this was achieved by proctors (sometimes known as invigilators) patrolling exam halls and test centers and monitoring students while an exam was in progress. … Continued

Questionmark’s research According to research conducted by Questionmark on US and UK businesses, test cheating is an issue keeping many people up at night.  And quite rightly too. With the consequences of test cheating extending far beyond the individual that commits the act and resulting in long-lasting damage, it’s understandable that L&D professionals have the … Continued

The Test Fraud Checklist With test fraud an ever-present threat to businesses and organizations everywhere, the need for thorough and reliable measures to protect against it is becoming increasingly necessary. Despite the consequences of test fraud being well-documented, still it seems that exam integrity and the fines that come with it are a challenge business leaders are … Continued

The truth about workplace cheating When it comes to cheating on an exam, the sentiment often thrown around is that “you’re only cheating yourself” implying that not only is it a near-victimless action, but one that at most, might cause a twinge of moral discomfort without any real consequence.   But does that theory hold any weight … Continued

Proxy test taking is when someone takes a test for someone else. This article explains the risk of proxy testers impacting test validity and suggests ten approaches to deal with it. Introduction  Proxy test taking is when someone takes a test for someone else. It is a pernicious kind of test fraud. If it is not … Continued

An online proctored exam is a timed assessment via an online platform in which the candidates’ desktop activity, webcam video, and audio are monitored. There are two main forms of online proctoring. In the first, proctoring software will record this data and then send it to an external proctoring service to review. In the second, a … Continued

Many organisations looking to expand their online offerings now use a new method to securely deliver high-stakes exams online: Online proctoring. A live proctor uses your computer’s webcam to observe you taking the test, to ensure its integrity. To make sure you work alone, the proctor asks you to scan your webcam around the room you are … Continued

As explained in our previous post Online or Test Center Proctoring: Which is Best?, a new way of proctoring certification exams is rapidly gaining traction. With online proctoring, candidates take exams at their office or home, with a proctor observing via video camera over the Internet. The huge advantage of online proctoring is that the candidate … Continued