Can you zoom in on Examplify?

Yes, you can zoom in on Examplify using toolbar buttons (+/-) for attachments/images, adjusting text size under the Toolkit for question stems, or using pinch-to-zoom on touch devices, with controls often found in toolbars or pop-up menus for attachments and hotspot images.

How do I zoom in on Examplify?

Only Examplify controls can be used. For exam PDF attachments, you can only use the magnifying icon to zoom in/out which is located on the PDF menu bar. To make the text in a question stem smaller or larger, use the “Adjust Text Size” controls under Tool Kit >> Tools.

How to make text bigger on Examplify?

On the “Selection” line, you will see the word count for just the words you have selected. If you prefer to type with a larger (or smaller) font size, please adjust the font size number on the Examplify tool bar. You can choose a font size between 8 and 72.

Is there a camera on Examplify?

During your Exam

Video recording will begin automatically, including both webcam and screen capture throughout your entire assessment. Audio will also be recorded. Make sure your volume is turned up.

Can ExamSoft detect ChatGPT?

Yes, ExamSoft aims to prevent ChatGPT use by creating a secure, locked-down environment that blocks internet access and unauthorized apps, but AI detection isn't foolproof; it relies on proctoring (webcam/keystrokes) and sometimes external AI writing detection tools, so it's a layered security approach rather than a single detection method. While ExamSoft blocks access, instructors might use other AI detectors on submitted text for analysis, flagging suspicious patterns.
 

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Can proctored exams detect cheating?

Can proctored exams detect cheating? Yes, proctored exams are designed to detect cheating. They employ various monitoring techniques, such as video surveillance, screen monitoring, and behaviour analysis, to identify suspicious activities.

Can HonorLock detect phones?

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.

Does Examplify track your screen?

Yes, Examplify can see your screen, but only with your explicit permission for security during proctored exams (using features like ExamMonitor) to record your desktop activity, webcam, and microphone for monitoring; it doesn't access these outside of an active, permitted exam session. You must grant permissions for screen recording, camera, and microphone for it to function, and it creates a detailed digital record for review by instructors. 

How strict is ExamSoft?

Completely Locking Down the Exam-Taker's Device

Only ExamSoft protects exam integrity without the need for WiFi, blocking all internet access while an exam is open. Nothing else on the device can be accessed until the exam is completed, providing superior security over standard and locked down web browsers.

Does ExamSoft track eye movement?

system analyses the audio and video recording and identifies any abnormalities in student behavior based on movement, gaze, or background noise.

How do you know if Examplify is recording you?

At the top of the screen, you will now notice an eyebrow pull-down that says Monitoring. If you click on this, you can see your live video feed. Clicking anywhere in Examplify will exit this screen and return you back to Examplify. Additionally, you will notice that your camera light is on.

Does Examplify count spaces as characters?

You will be told in the exam instructions at the time you take the exam if there is a character or word count. When tracking the character count, the character count that appears at the bottom of your screen DOES count spaces and returns, so you may want to use returns sparingly.

What font does Examplify use?

Start Examplify. Select the Home menu, and then select Preferences. Select the font that you prefer. The options include: Arial, Arial Black, Comic Sans MS, Courier New, Georgia, Impact, OpenDyslexic, Times New Roman, Trebuchet MS, and Verdana.

What should you not do in a proctored exam?

In a proctored exam, you should not use unauthorized materials (notes, phones, other devices), communicate with anyone, leave the testing area without permission, look off-screen excessively, talk or read aloud, have other people or pets in view, or use unauthorized software/websites; these actions often lead to immediate exam termination and potential score loss. 

Can Examplify detect a virtual machine?

Examplify is not supported on any machine with a virtual machine. In order to use Examplify, any virtual machine on your device will need to be uninstalled.

How to take a mock exam on Examplify?

All students should complete a mock exam before their exam day. Once you have followed the instructions to install Examplify, login and select the Mock Exam option.

1. On the mock exam click on “Download Exam”.
2. After the exam has downloaded, click on Start Exam.

Does Examplify record your screen without permission?

In the context of ExamID and ExamMonitor, with consent from the user, Examplify does access the webcam, microphone, and screen recording capabilities for the purposes of ID verification and remote proctoring.

What are the cons of ExamSoft?

Reviewers indicate that ExamSoft can be glitchy, causing computer freezes, upload issues, and internet connectivity problems. They report that navigation and image clarity during exams can be confusing, and some feel increased stress due to technical difficulties and sensitive proctoring.

Does a proctored exam record your screen?

Yes, proctored exams use software that can see and monitor your screen, allowing proctors (live or AI) to track your digital activity like opened tabs, applications, copy-paste actions, and even take screenshots to ensure you're not cheating and accessing unauthorized resources. This screen sharing is a core part of online proctoring, often requiring explicit permission and sometimes even letting the proctor control your mouse and keyboard to maintain exam integrity, notes this LiveJournal article and this support article from ProctorU.
 

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. 

Does Examplify track browsing history?

No – Examplify does not access your personal data stored on your computer, including your files, social media information and browser history.

Can proctored exams detect phones?

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

What gets you flagged on Honorlock?

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 flag 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 Honorlock see browsing history?

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.