Online Proctoring is a very critical feature of any online examination system. Our Online examination system – UCanAssess offers numerous advantages of scalability, flexibility & analytics. However, this is of little value if the exam’s reliability cannot be assured. This is where Online proctoring fits in. It allows us to remotely invigilate the candidates while they take the exam.
Remote proctoring is the process to authenticate, authorize and control online examination processes in a scalable manner. In traditional exam processes, an invigilator needs to be present at the exam centre to validate candidates appearing for the exam.
Process of Online Proctoring System
UCanAssess allows for a variety of methods for online invigilation. These include capturing photos, screenshots, locking of the browser movements and also capturing of video/audio of the candidate. All of these digital inputs are then subject to AI-assisted invigilation. The AI algorithm highlights incidences of impersonation, use of banned objects (like mobile phones/earphones etc)
Some key Features of Online Proctoring System are as follows:
- Webcam Snapshots
System uses integrated webcams for taking a steady stream of snapshots of the test taker at 5-sec intervals for analysis/ audit. It helps to curb cheating.
- Face Recognition
System starts the test only if the current webcam snapshot identifies the person as the same as the registered photograph of the candidate.
- Block Other Apps using a Secure Browser
System blocks usage of third party applications. This makes sure Excel/ Calculators or other tools cannot be used during the test.
- Block Screen share using a Secure Browser
System blocks virtual desktops/ screen sharing to avoid a person accessing the test screen from another computer.
- AI-Based Protection
The system uses AI to detect multiple faces and banned objects like phones/ books, digital watches, calculators in the captured snapshots for review/audit.
- Block Copy / Paste
One of the most important features of online proctoring is that the System blocks the copy and paste of items using keys or the mouse right-click so that question items are not compromised or shared.
- Block System Keys
Special system keys are blocked to avoid access to printers, system taskbar, alternate windows, etc.
- Block Browser Tabs
System blocks access to other browser tabs and windows once the test begins. This is to ensure the test taker cannot access other resources.
Thus, Online proctoring is no doubt a perfect way to significantly reduce the incidences of cheating or use of unfair means by students. It also helps to make online exams reliable.
Online proctoring is totally revolutionizing the online examination system. It is also helping our examination management system and university management system to follow new models of assessment
About the organization
Learning Spiral understands assessments and applicant management like no other organization. We specialize in Online examinations and University Examination Systems with built-in support for conducting online assessments with all types of online proctoring.
