Do professors watch Honorlock recordings?

Yes, professors can and often do watch Honorlock recordings, but they usually focus on flagged events, not the entire exam, using the system's AI to highlight potential academic misconduct like talking, accessing unauthorized sites, or leaving the camera's view. They review these flagged clips to determine if a violation occurred, though some professors might spot-check or watch recordings of exceptional performances.

Does Honorlock send recordings to teachers?

After your test, one of Honorlock's exam proctors may review the exam session to look for any potential violations, and the recording will also be sent to your instructor along with any notes from the proctors.

Does someone watch you on Honorlock?

Honorlock uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor your test which means that you aren't constantly being watched. If the AI detects unusual activity – such as another person in the room – it automatically generates a flag and alerts a live virtual proctor.

How do you know if Honorlock flagged you?

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.

What does Honorlock show professors?

During the exam, Honorlock flags student behaviors which indicate potential misconduct (i.e. copy/paste into search engines, opening other documents or programs, moving face out of view of webcam, other people in the testing area, talking, use of cell phone) for instructor review and evaluation.

HonorLock Results: What your instructor sees.

Do professors watch Honorlock footage?

We use secure encrypted protocols to save and view all test taker assets. Honorlock's certified proctors and exam administrators can review test session videos until they are deleted based on the organization's retention policy or after 12 months.

Can a professor say you cheated without proof?

In short, no, a professor cannot accuse a student of cheating without any proof.

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 Honorlock track eye movements?

Honorlock uses a variety of ways to track students during online exams, including using students' computer webcams, microphones and a controversial eye-tracking software that is known to be tripped up by students crying.

Can I view my Honorlock recording?

After proctoring concludes, review the identity verification information provided by each student. Honorlock will email you a results summary for the exam flags; however, additional details and reports are available in Honorlock. You will also be able to view the recording of each each student's exam session.

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. 

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.

Does Honorlock tell you if it's recording you?

A flashing red indicator shows you exactly when recording is taking place, so you always know what's happening.

Do professors actually check proctored exams?

Thus, proctoring software also often utilizes record and review technology. Not only will you, as the instructor, be able to monitor your students in real-time, but the proctoring software will also record each student's complete computer usage during the exam.

Is someone always watching Honorlock?

Your webcam is recording you during your test, but no one is watching your exam in real time. We use AI technology to monitor your session, and, if it senses that something is wrong, it will trigger a live proctor pop in.

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.

Does Honorlock flag you for talking to yourself?

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 detect phones without a camera?

Honorlock does not scan home networks or monitor data from any device on the network other than the one used for testing. Secondary devices, such as phones, can be detected, but this is not accomplished by network snooping.

Can I go to jail for academic dishonesty?

Yes, the school may pursue criminal charges based on the accusation of academic dishonesty. When bribery or fraud is in play, criminal prosecution is possible.

How can a professor know you cheated on an exam if it's not proctored?

Teachers can check how students answer questions throughout the test. If someone keeps picking the same answer, like “C” for every question, it might seem strange. Also, if many students pick the same answers in a weird pattern, it could mean they're cheating together.

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.

What is the 70 30 rule in teaching?

The 70/30 rule in teaching is a principle that shifts focus from teacher-led instruction to student-centered, active learning, suggesting students should do 70% of the talking/practice and teachers 30% of direct instruction, or that teachers plan 70% for activities and 30% for content, promoting deeper engagement and skill development over passive reception, particularly in language learning. 

Is it better to admit you cheated or not?

The better course of action—confession versus omission—ultimately depends on the individuals involved and the unique circumstances of the relationship. Confession opens the door to potential healing, honesty, and a deeper connection, albeit through a path marked by pain and rebuilding.

Will my professor know if I used ChatGPT?

Yes, professors can often tell if you use ChatGPT through AI detection software (like Turnitin, GPTZero, Originality.ai), by spotting stylistic inconsistencies (generic, overly formal, or repetitive writing), factual errors, fabricated sources, or by comparing the AI-generated work to your previous submissions and in-class understanding. While no method is foolproof, a combination of tools and human observation makes detection increasingly likely, especially with careless use.