What is a proctored exam or activity? ... A proctor oversees the process to ensure the guidelines for an exam or activity are followed. For example, the test may be open book, closed book, may allow the use of the calculator, or may have additional stipulations listed by the instructor.
Can a proctored exam see your screen?
Proctorio cannot and will not access any of your personal files or documents. During an exam Proctorio may take screenshots of your desktop, detect the number of computer monitors connected to your computer, or record your web traffic. ... Once an exam is completed, Proctorio no longer has access to this information.
What should you not do in a proctored exam?
Actions and behaviors that will be flagged during an exam:
- Talking aloud: Unless you have an accommodation, talking or whispering aloud during the exam is not permitted.
- Being out of camera view: Your face, chin to forehead, needs to be in the camera view at all times.
