How do proctored exams work?

Proctored exams are timed exams that you take while proctoring software monitors your computer's desktop, webcam video and audio. The data recorded by the proctoring software is transferred to a proctoring service for review. 

If you're required to take a proctored exam for your course:

• You cannot take proctored exams using the DocMode mobile app.
• You'll need to install the proctoring software on your computer when you take the proctored exam.
• At the start of the proctored exam, you must verify your identity by taking a webcam photo of your face, your photo ID, and anything else the software needs to verify the exam environment.
• While you take the exam, the proctoring software monitors your computer, including any software that is running, and streams the exam data to the proctoring software via the cloud. The software also records video and audio from your webcam.

After you end your exam, the exam session is reviewed by the proctoring service. You'll usually receive results within 5 days of submitting the exam, however reviews may take longer if there is heavier than usual volume or if your exam is marked for the course team to review.

Computer System Requirements

You must have a working webcam, and we recommend 1GB of free space on your machine.

View the detailed System Requirements for Proctortrack proctoring software.