All students require the Proctorio Google Chrome extension in order to take a remotely monitored test in Top Hat. If an instructor has enabled video and/or audio recording, students will also need a working webcam and/or microphone. Instructors also have the ability to randomize question order for remote tests.

Does tophat use camera?

To monitor student activity during tests, the platform uses advanced facial detection enabled via webcam and artificial intelligence to flag and report on irregular behaviors that may be indicative of cheating.

How does Top Hat detect cheating?

Create digital tests with Top Hat Test

Top Hat Test tackles the issue of cheating head-on by allowing professors to create digital tests that students can take on their own devices—no need to collect students' smartphones, tablets or laptops before an exam.