Why We Use Proctoring in Assessments?
Proctoring helps maintain the integrity of the assessment process by verifying the candidate’s identity and monitoring the exam environment to prevent cheating or any unauthorized activity. This is crucial because remote assessments are vulnerable to dishonest behaviors such as impersonation, use of unauthorized devices, or accessing external help. By using advanced proctoring technology, we create a secure and trusted testing environment where candidates can showcase their true abilities without concerns of unfair advantage by others. Proctoring also helps clients and organizations who use Talview assessments to trust the results, enabling them to make informed decisions during hiring or certification processes. It brings the reliability of in-person exams to remote assessments, offering convenience without compromising on exam security.How Does Proctoring Work?
Our proctoring system combines artificial intelligence (AI) and, where needed, live human oversight to monitor assessments comprehensively. Here is how it works from a candidate’s perspective:✔️Identity Verification
Before starting the exam, candidates must verify their identity using facial recognition and other security checks. This ensures the person taking the assessment is the registered candidate and prevents impersonation.✔️Secure Exam Environment
When the exam begins, a secure browser environment is activated that restricts the candidate’s ability to switch tabs, open other applications, or copy and paste content. This browser lockdown protects exam content and prevents access to unauthorized resources.✔️Real-Time Monitoring
AI-powered algorithms, including our patented AI Proctoring Agent, Alvy; continuously analyze video, audio, and screen activity to detect suspicious behaviors such as off-screen glances, whispering, multiple faces in frame, background voices, or browser window changes. The system flags anomalies like unusual eye movements, device tampering, or unauthorized software access in real-time for review. This multi-modal monitoring ensures exam integrity by identifying patterns of potential cheating without relying solely on rigid rules.✔️Environment Checks
Candidates may be asked to perform environment scans like showing their workspace or doing a 360-degree room scan to ensure no prohibited materials or devices are present.✔️Flagging and Intervention
If the AI detects any irregularities, it automatically flags these for review. In setups with live proctoring, human proctors can observe the candidate throughout and intervene immediately if they spot any issues.✔️Record & Review Option
In some cases, exams are recorded in full to allow thorough post-exam review (Playback session) by proctors or clients. This ensures all suspicions are carefully checked before finalizing results.Understanding Proctoring Flags and What They Mean
Our proctoring system may sometimes raise “flags” during your assessment when it notices something unusual in your test environment. These flags simply mark moments for review to help keep the exam fair and consistent for all candidates. Common flags include:- Multiple faces detected in the camera view, suggesting possible assistance from others
- Frequent looking away from the screen or extended absence from the webcam view
- Background noises or conversations detected during the exam
- Attempts to switch browser tabs or use unauthorized applications
- Sudden changes in lighting or environment, which may indicate suspicious activity