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Background noise and visible distractions during an assessment can interfere with proctoring and audio monitoring, potentially triggering alerts or interrupting your session. This checklist helps you identify common environmental issues and explains how to eliminate distractions.

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✅ Common Sources of Distractions

Distraction TypeExamples
Audio noiseTV sounds, music, phone calls, conversations, household appliances
Visual movementPeople walking behind you, pets, open doors, background activity
Environmental activityStreet noise, construction sounds, shared living spaces

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✅ How to Reduce Background Noise?

  • Turn off televisions, radios, speakers, and streaming devices in nearby rooms.
  • Inform family members, roommates, or colleagues in advance and request uninterrupted privacy.
  • Close doors and windows to block external noise such as traffic or voices.
  • Silence mobile phones and keep them out of reach during the assessment.
  • Schedule your test during a quieter time of day when household activity is minimal.

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✅ How to Minimize Visual Distractions?

  • Choose a private, enclosed room where no one will enter during the test.
  • Sit with your back facing a wall to prevent movement or people from appearing on camera.
  • Keep doors closed and avoid transparent or high-traffic areas.
  • Ensure pets are kept out of the room for the entire duration of the test.
  • Maintain a clean, neutral background free from unnecessary objects or movement.
Additional Tips:
  • Use headphones (if permitted) to reduce ambient sound pickup by your microphone.
  • Perform a quick environment check before starting to ensure all potential distractions are eliminated.
  • Avoid speaking aloud, reacting verbally, or making sudden movements during the test.
  • Test your microphone and camera beforehand to confirm clear audio and stable visuals.