Can Honorlock detect voices?

Yes, Honorlock can detect voices using AI to listen for keywords, phrases, or multiple voices, flagging potential cheating for instructors to review, but it focuses on specific indicators like "Hey Siri" or other voices rather than just any sound, reducing false alarms and flagging suspicious audio alongside video and screen recordings.

Can Honorlock detect voice?

1. How is voice detection being accomplished? Since audio is already recorded during each session, Honorlock is now transcribing the audio, in real-time, as the exam is in progress. A transcript will be created, for each session, with context as to what is said aloud.

Does Honorlock flag you for talking?

Honorlock's AI flags behaviors such as being out of view of the camera for an extended period of time, accessing unauthorized websites, and speaking with another person in the room. It is up to the instructor to review these flags to determine if any academic misconduct occurs.

Does Honorlock access the microphone?

Honorlock requires the use of a webcam and microphone. To see a full list of system requirements for using Honorlock, please click here. Next, to run a system check, please click here. Uninstall the ProctorU browser extension from Google Chrome.

What can Honorlock detect?

Honorlock detects potential academic dishonesty by monitoring student activity during online exams, using AI and live proctors to flag behaviors like using secondary devices (phones, tablets), accessing unauthorized websites, another person entering the room, and speaking or looking away for extended periods. It records video, audio, and screen activity, flagging suspicious actions for instructor review, such as using specific keywords like "Google" or "Siri," and can even detect nearby devices using features like Apple Handoff detection.
 

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What causes Honorlock to flag you?

With our Voice Detection technology, Honorlock creates a high priority flag whenever words like Siri, Alexa, Cortana, or Google are heard, as well as any word from a dynamic list of words or phrases like “help me,” “what's the answer,” “cheat,” “question,” “answer,” “copy,” etc.

Can Honorlock detect my eyes?

Yes, Honorlock uses AI and webcam analysis to track eye movement and other behaviors, flagging instances where your eyes move away from the screen or look down (like at a phone) for your instructor to review as potential cheating, though the company states it uses facial detection, not facial identification. This eye-tracking, alongside other features like background noise monitoring and screen recording, helps detect suspicious activity during online exams, leading to flags for instructor review.
 

Can Honorlock detect if a phone is nearby?

Does Honorlock monitor my entire network? No. Honorlock does not scan or monitor a student's device or network or monitor data from other devices connected to the network. During the exam, Honorlock can detect secondary devices, such as phones.

Can I hit my vape during a proctored exam?

No, you generally cannot vape during a proctored exam; most proctoring services and test centers explicitly forbid smoking, vaping, and tobacco products, even for remote exams, viewing them as distractions or security risks, so you should check your specific exam rules but expect it to be prohibited. 

What happens if Honorlock catches you cheating?

If AI detects a red flag, a live human being is alerted to check out the student's screen and assess whether a violation has truly occurred. If the live proctor determines that a violation is likely, the school and instructor will be notified.

Does the Honorlock flag sound?

Honorlock will be recording your session and may flag strange sounds within the exam recording. This also means you'll need to avoid playing music during your exam, even if it might help you focus. Be sure to talk to your instructor about any concerns or questions about the test taking environment.

Can I talk to myself on Honorlock?

What if the student is speaking out loud to themselves? Honorlock delivers smart voice detection that reduces false flags and allows students to read questions out loud during the online exam without being flagged for academic dishonesty.

Can Honorlock see your texts?

Honorlock does not scan your network, your computer, your phone or any other devices on your network. Honorlock has no access to anyone's network or devices, nor could we unless we were given access by the owner or user. Furthermore, Honorlock does not route traffic from your device through our servers in any way.

Can Honorlock detect Apple handoff?

Apple Hand-Off Detection detects the presence of the Apple Handoff Icon & proctors observe the session, without intervening, to determine if a phone is present and being used inappropriately.

Can proctored exams detect phones?

Yes — AI proctoring can detect phones in online exams, and it's surprisingly smarter than most students think.

Can I use notes with Honorlock?

Student Guidelines

Notes Allowed - Permits test takers to reference any physical or digital notes. Scratch Paper Allowed—During the assessment, test takers can use multiple sheets of blank paper and a writing utensil.

Can lungs heal after 7 years of vaping?

Yes, your lungs can begin to heal after 7 years of vaping, with improvements starting in weeks and continuing for months or years as inflammation decreases and function improves, but the extent of recovery depends on the damage; quitting immediately is crucial, as prolonged heavy use can cause irreversible damage, though the body has significant capacity to repair itself. 

Can you chew gum during a proctored exam?

Test at home policies prohibit eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing gum during the exam. Proctors also restrict candidates from taking written notes or using published materials and other testing aids during the exam.

Can hotels tell if you vaped in the room?

Yes, many hotels can tell if you vape using advanced, multi-sensor vape detectors that identify aerosol particles and specific chemicals, sending real-time alerts to staff, and even some older smoke alarms can be triggered by dense vapor. Even if you avoid alarms, residue and smells can be detected by housekeeping, leading to substantial cleaning fees, fines, or eviction, as vaping is usually banned in non-smoking rooms.
 

Will I know if Honorlock flagged me?

If Honorlock flags your exam, you may receive a notification or a "live pop-in" from a proctor to assess the situation. Remember, a flag doesn't automatically equate to a violation. However, if a proctor deems your behavior to be a violation of the exam guidelines, they may report it to your instructor.

Can you use ChatGPT with Honorlock?

Honorlock's hybrid proctoring solution prevents the use of ChatGPT using a combination of AI and live proctors.

Can Honorlock detect you talking?

Smart Speech Detection

Honorlock listens for specific keywords or phrases, such as “Hey Siri” or “OK Google,” and records test takers' audio during exams, not just voices. Our ability to recognize keywords better supports all test takers, including those who need to read questions aloud.

Does Honorlock record audio?

Since audio is already recorded during each session, Honorlock is now transcribing the audio, in real-time, as the exam is in progress. A transcript will be created, for each session, with context as to what is said aloud.

What all can Honorlock detect?

Honorlock detects potential academic dishonesty by monitoring student activity during online exams, using AI and live proctors to flag behaviors like using secondary devices (phones, tablets), accessing unauthorized websites, another person entering the room, and speaking or looking away for extended periods. It records video, audio, and screen activity, flagging suspicious actions for instructor review, such as using specific keywords like "Google" or "Siri," and can even detect nearby devices using features like Apple Handoff detection.
 

Does Honorlock flag you for looking away?

All Honorlock exams require that the student remain visible during the entire length of the exam. Looking away, leaning out of sight, or walking away from the computer will likely raise a flag with the Honorlock AI proctoring technology and cause the exam to “pause” until you are back in focus.