Rules and conduct in online proctored tests
25 min · Beginner
A proctored test is an online exam that is watched while you take it, by software, by a person, or both. The rules feel strict, but they are simple: one person, one screen, no outside help, and a clear record if anything goes wrong.
Topics in this lesson
- How proctoring works
- The system check before the test
- What counts as malpractice
- When the test freezes or the network drops
- Honest conduct during the test
Interview questions this lesson answers
- How do online proctored tests usually detect cheating?
- What do you do the day before a proctored test?
- Your internet drops during the test. What do you do?
- Why is malpractice risky even if you think you will not be caught?
- Can you keep your phone nearby to check the time?
- What would you do if you were unsure whether a calculator is allowed?
- What is the difference between AI proctoring and live proctoring?
- Why do some tests ask you to share your entire screen?
- Why do some platforms ask for a photo of you and your ID before the test?
- Can you use two monitors during a proctored test?
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