This article explains how to create a proctored test.
In the YouTestMe platform, test creators can offer proctored tests with two distinct monitoring options. They can choose live proctored tests, where a human proctor supervises test-takers in real time to ensure compliance with exam rules and maintain integrity. Alternatively, they can opt for AI-proctored tests, where artificial intelligence takes on the role of monitoring. Using advanced algorithms and machine learning, the AI system detects and prevents potential cheating or misconduct. Both options uphold high standards of exam integrity while catering to different supervision needs.
Creating a proctored test #
To set up a proctored exam, you need to activate the proctoring security feature either in the test settings or the session settings.
The main difference between enabling proctoring at the test level and the session level is that if proctoring is enabled in the test settings, it becomes the default security setting for all associated sessions unless manually turned off in the session settings.
On the other hand, if proctoring is not enabled at the test level, users can still activate it for a specific session. This allows the exam to be proctored only for the test-takers scheduled to take the exam during that particular session.
Enabling Proctoring During the Test Creation #
Proctoring can be activated while creating a test during the “Settings” step in the test creation wizard. To enable it, simply check the “Enable Proctoring” option within the proctoring settings section.
Please refer to the following article for more information about the test creation process.
Enabling Proctoring From the Test Settings #
To enable proctoring for a created test, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to Manage Tests and select the desired test
- From the Settings tab, navigate to the Security Settings
- Check the “Enable Proctoring” option
- Click the “Save” button to apply the changes
Enabling Proctoring At the Session Level #
To enable proctoring for a specific session, fill in the necessary details, navigate to the Proctoring section in the session creation dialog, choose “AI professional proctoring” from the drop-down menu, and click the “Save” button to apply the settings. Please refer to the following article for more information about session creation settings.
Assigning Proctors #
Whether it’s a live proctored exam or an AI-proctored exam, assigning proctors is required. This ensures that the user with the proctor role can either monitor the live exam or access the exam recording and generate the proctoring report.
Using the admin account, you can assign proctors by following the steps below:
- Navigate to the Manage Tests tab.
- Select the desired test and navigate to the Testing Sessions tab.
- Click the three vertical dots next to the desired session,
- Hover over Administration.
- Select the Manage Proctors option.
Click on the Assign Proctors button to open the selection window.
- Select the desired proctors by checking the boxes next to their names.
- Click Confirm to apply your selection.
- Press Save to finalize and assign the proctors.
Please refer to this article for more details on the different methods of assigning proctors.
Understanding the Proctor’s Role #
Live Proctored Exams #
During the live proctored exams, the proctor is responsible for the following tasks:
- Pause the exam Session: Pause the session and enter the welcome message that will be shown to test-takers when they access the test.
- Verify Identity and Exam Environment: Check the test-takers identity and ensure their exam environment complies with the required conditions.
- Communicate with Test-Takers: Greet test-takers, remind them of the exam rules and communicate with them via chat, microphone, or camera as needed.
- Resume the Exam for Compliant Test-Takers: Allow compliant test-takers to start their exam only after confirming they meet all exam conditions.
- Monitor Test-Takers During the Exam: Observe test-takers throughout the exam and interact with them if necessary to prevent any breaches of exam rules.
- Submit Proctoring Reports: Enter a proctoring report for each candidate after the exam.
AI-Proctored Exams #
AI-proctored exams are recorded, and the recordings are accessible through the application. Assigned proctors must:
- Review the recording of each test taker to ensure that the exam rules were respected.
- Write and submit a proctoring report for each candidate.
How to Require Positive Proctor Feedback to Pass the Exam #
The proctoring report provides the proctor’s feedback on each candidate’s behavior during the exam. This feedback can be set as a requirement for passing the exam.
To enable this feature during Exam Creation, check the box next to “Require Positive Proctoring Report” at the Grading step of the exam creation process.
For an Existing Exam, navigate to the Grading configuration tab under the test settings and enable the “Require Positive Proctoring Report” option.
This ensures that candidates must receive positive feedback in their proctoring report to pass the exam.
For more information on organizing and monitoring proctored tests, refer to the following links:
