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Exploring Proctoring: A Technical Deep Dive
Enhance your testing experience with our guide on navigating the technical aspects of proctored exams. Whether you're a student, educator, or institution, a smooth and reliable testing environment is crucial. Explore our expert insights to optimize your setup and tackle proctored tests confidently.
Minimum Requirements
& Parameter
The user's PC or laptop doesn't require specific technical specifications; any updated web browser will suffice. However, for the best experience, we offer recommendations. Adhering to these technical requirements ensures system reliability, enabling uninterrupted focus on your test.
PARAMETER
Web Browser
Operating System
Supported Mobile Version
Webcam
Headset
Speakers
Web (Internet)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Chrome 72, Opera 59, Firefox 66, Edge 79, Safari 12.x
Windows 7+, MacOS 10.12 "Sierra", Linux
Android 4.4+ Chrome 72+, iOS 13+ Safari
640x480, 15 fps
Required
Optionally (for communication with proctor)
256 Kbit/s
Useful links
Candidates have the opportunity to test their webcam, microphone, and internet connection beforehand to troubleshoot any issues and ensure full compliance with technical requirements before the exam begins, using the following links:
What Addons Are Provided?
Record video (record)
Webcam preview (preview)
Enable WebRTC check (webrtc)
Content copy protection (content)
Track metrics (track)
Enable screen capture (screen)
Manual face photography (face)
In this step, the candidate is required to take a photo of their face. That photo is subsequently compared with the photo from the candidate’s profile. The comparison result is either saved in the session record or prevents the transition to the next step.Manual photography of the passport (passport)
In this step, the candidate is required to photograph an identity document. That photo is subsequently compared with the ID photo from the candidate’s profile. The comparison result is either saved in the session record or prevents the transition to the next step if there’s a mismatch when the 'verify' add-on is enabled.Upload a scanned copy of the passport (scan)
In this step, the candidate is required to upload an identity document. That photo is subsequently compared with the ID photo from the candidate’s profile. The comparison result is either saved in the session record or prevents the transition to the next step if there’s a mismatch when the 'verify' add-on is enabled.Mobile camera connection via QR code (qrcode)
Mobile platforms do not support screen capture capabilities. Phone and tablet browsers lack an API for screen recording, so users cannot take videos or photos of their screens. However, the metrics still function. For instance, if a browser tab is opened, it triggers events b1, b2, and b3.Overview of the room (overview)
Chat with proctor (chat)
Rules of the event (rules)
This step displays the event rules and requires candidates to agree to them before proceeding.xAPI e-learning standard support (xAPI)
Filling out the participant's profile (profile) - includes the stage of filling in the full name by the participant himself.
Add additional passport pages (extra pages)
This step allows candidates to add additional pages when photographing or uploading a scan of their identity document.Name verification in the passport (name)
Require mandatory identity verification (verify)
Check the possibility to start the event (ready)
This step displays a dialog before the session begins to confirm the candidate’s readiness and verify that the session can be started.Participants must schedule the session time (schedule)
Require the presence of a proctor (proctor)
If verification fails—whether during face or document verification at the face or passport/upload stage—the participant cannot continue to the next step until the issue is resolved.Limit access for a proctor (limited)
Automatic conclusion (auto)
Allow to run on mobile (mobile)
Allow start only from Safe Exam Browser (SEB)
Show open toolbar button (toolbox)
Show header with IFRAME (header)
Calculator widget (calculator)
Allow uploading files to chat (upload)
Screen lock in case of violations (lock)
Make available on the link (shared)
Allow participants to finish the session (finish)
Preparing for proctored tests demands meticulous attention to technical details for a seamless experience. Adhere to outlined technical requirements and conduct pre-test checks to approach proctored tests confidently, assured of your system's readiness and dependability.
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