In this article, we will tell you how to prepare for the test. **There will be a lot of information, get ready for the journey.
Аsynchronous proctoring is a proctoring mode in which an artificial intelligence cyber proctor oversees the testing. This is a set of algorithms that reads user behavior and violations during testing.
A human-proctor can connect to such sessions for extra check of the student's desk and if the exam rules are followed. Proctoring sessions are recorded and the recordings can be reviewed by exam organizers
Checklist before testing
| Make sure your computer meets the system requirements. |
| Prepare your desk |
Important! If you are working on Mac, set your system and security settings according to this guide.
Exam start
1. At an appointed day and time, log into your account in StartExam and click on Start.
You will be redirected to the Equipment check page.
Carefully read EULA before proceeding to your exam and confirm your agreement.
Equipment check
In a popup that appears, let Examus access and use your webcam and microphone.
In the next browser popup, you will be asked to share your screen. Just click on the Entire Screen thumbnail and click on where it says Share.
Wait until the equipment check is finished.
Personality recognition
Make a photo according to a request on your screen.
Click on where it says Send, after the photo page refreshes.
Important! You might be asked to make your selfy or your ID photo or both (one after another). Just follow instructions on your screen.
Your desk demonstration
While your desk demonstration, take your webcam or your laptop and direct its shooting objective onto your desk. Demonstrate your desk from different sides so that your proctor can see that there are no hidden and/or forbidden equipments put on your desk.
Carefully read the exam rules that will be displayed on your screen.
Let Examus access your clipboard.
During your exam
To expand the Examus panel, click on the chat icon as in the picture below.
The exam panel is movable. Just click on and hold the sandwich option at the top of the panel and move it.
The exam rules are shown under the exam name. Greyed out options are forbidden, whereas green ones are allowed. To see a tooltip for each rule, hover your mouse cursor over each rule icon.
You must stay in front of your webcam throughout your exam.
When you get to the exam page, click on the Start option.
Completion
If you are ready to submit your answers, click on the completion option.
Confirm completion.
You may see the following message after you submit your attempt.
You will see the uploading process at the lower-right corner.
It is critical to wait for all files to be uploaded. Then, close the Examus tab.
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