Online proctoring software helps organizations monitor test takers remotely during online exams. Proctoring solutions enable administrators of online assessments to create a more secure testing environment by deterring and preventing instances of academic dishonesty. Test administrators use proctoring software to verify test takers’ identity, lock down web browsers, and monitor examinee behavior during the test. These platforms make it possible for test takers to complete exams at home using their own computers instead of at an in-person testing center. Online proctoring platforms are used by a range of organizations that deliver exams online, including universities, credentialing bodies, and businesses.
Proctoring software products are often used alongside assessment software, which facilitates the creation of tests. Many proctoring products also integrate with learning management systems to streamline the delivery of exams to test takers.
To qualify for inclusion in the Online Proctoring category, a product must:
Assist with verifying the identity of each test taker
Allow instructors to lock down a test taker’s screen to prevent them from using other applications during testing
Enable monitoring of test takers’ behavior during the exam, using either an automated system or a human proctor
Generate post-exam reports on test takers’ behavior during the session