This article guides you through the process of booking, live monitoring, reviewing test-taker recordings, and adding accommodations for a proctored test.
Live-proctored test organization #
Live-proctored test #
A live-proctored test is an exam monitored remotely by a human proctor in real time via video conferencing technology. The proctor observes the test-taker through their webcam to ensure the integrity of the exam by checking for any signs of cheating or misconduct. Live-proctored tests are typically used for high-stakes exams such as certification exams, entrance exams, and other important assessments where security and fairness are critical.
For more information on creating a proctored test, please see this article.
Test authorization #
The test authorization feature is an effective way to control which candidates can take which tests. Typically created automatically upon payment, test authorizations ensure that candidates can only view and take the tests for which they are authorized. This helps maintain the security and integrity of the testing process while streamlining candidates’ navigation.
Availability of live-proctored tests #
Live-proctored tests are available to be taken within testing sessions.
Each testing session has a start and end time, a booking deadline, a cancellation deadline, and a seat capacity limit.
The recommended number of students per session is 16, with one proctor monitoring the candidates. The test organizer can set the capacity limit, and if the limit is reached, candidates will see a message that the session is full and no more seats are available.
A scheduled proctor monitors candidates live throughout the entire test-taking process, ensuring the exam’s integrity and preventing cheating or misconduct.
A scheduled technical support representative can assist candidates anytime during the session.
Typically, testing sessions are scheduled with clients one month in advance, allowing candidates to choose a date and time that works best for them.
For more information about creating testing sessions, please visit this article. And for more information about how to book the live-proctored test, please visit this article.
Adding special accommodation #
Special accommodations are available to address the specific needs of individual test-takers. While the test manager can add accommodations to a user’s profile, the proctor for the test must approve or decline any accommodation requests made by the test manager. These accommodations provide important information to the proctor regarding the actions they should take to ensure a fair and accessible testing experience for individual students.
For more information about adding special accommodation, please visit this article.
How to live monitor students #
To ensure a secure and fair proctored test, the GetCertified application provides a proctoring application that enables live monitoring of students using real-time monitoring tools. This allows the proctor to immediately detect and respond to any violations that may occur during the test. Additionally, the proctor is expected to provide timely support to students in case of any issues encountered during the test. After the live monitoring session, the proctor must submit a final proctoring report and grade the student’s behavior during the test as positive, negative, or neutral. This process ensures a professional and fair assessment of each student’s performance in the proctored test.
For more information on how to live monitor students, please visit this article.
How AI-Proctoring is Revolutionizing Testing: An Analysis of the YTM Proctor #
After a proctored test, the recordings are uploaded to the YTM Proctoring platform, where proctors use a standardized rubric to review them and ensure consistency in their evaluations. The rubric includes multiple criteria, such as the test-taker’s behavior during the test, the quality of the audio and video recordings, and the accuracy of the test results. The proctor then enters a final proctoring report and assigns a status of positive, negative, or neutral based on the test-takers behavior during the test.
This process ensures that the evaluation of each test-takers performance is done objectively and consistently. By using a standardized rubric, the proctors can assess each test-takers behavior using the same set of criteria. This promotes fairness and accuracy in the evaluation of the test-taker’s performance.
After the proctor enters the final proctoring report, the results are available to the test-taker and the relevant authorities. This enables them to make informed decisions regarding the test-taker’s performance and take any necessary actions based on the results.
For more information on how to perform AI-Proctoring, please visit this article.
