Does Examplify have access to cameras?

Yes, Examplify requires camera access for identity verification (ExamID) and remote proctoring (ExamMonitor) when enabled by instructors, capturing your image and video feed to ensure exam integrity, requiring you to grant permissions in your device's settings for it to work, and you'll see the light come on and a thumbnail view during the test, with a picture taken to verify you at the start and throughout.

Does Examplify turn on your camera?

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.

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.

Can Examplify record you without you knowing?

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

How to allow Examplify access to camera?

Camera Access

1. Navigate to System Settings > Security & Privacy > Camera.
2. Select the Examplify toggle. If you need additional information about your Mac settings, see this article from Apple.

Does Examplify have access to your camera?

Does ExamSoft use Cameras?

Once the exam begins, ExamMonitor's remote proctoring technology creates a continuous audio and video recording of the exam-taker using both webcam and screen capture.

How do I enable permission to access my camera?

To allow camera access, you need to adjust privacy settings in your device's Settings app, typically under Privacy & Security, find the specific app or browser, and toggle the camera permission to On, often choosing "While using the app" or "Ask every time" for web access. The steps vary slightly between Windows, Android, and iOS, but the core concept is granting permission at the operating system level and within your web browser. 

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.

Does HonorLock know if you use your phone?

No. Honorlock does not scan or monitor a student's device or network or monitor data from other devices connected to the network.

What triggers the proctorio flag?

Common Reasons for Flags

Here are some typical triggers that might raise a digital eyebrow from Proctorio: Looking away from the screen (even briefly) Background movement (like someone walking by) Sudden noises (a doorbell, your pet, or your sibling)

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 Examplify detect a virtual machine?

Virtual Machine Error

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.

Does ExamSoft track activity?

In order to secure your device, ExamSoft must access and, in some instances, modify device system files. During an exam, we also record additional device-level events to help us recognize whether other services, including apps and websites are in operation on the device.

How do you know if ExamSoft is recording you?

For the video and audio proctoring services, an alert is displayed at the top of the screen during the exam to let you know that you are being recorded. The recordings are automatically analyzed to compare your activity during the exam against parameters established for the exam.

Does Examplify lock your screen?

launched, to take your identity verification photo. Once the photo step is complete, Exemplify will lock down your device and block access to the internet. Once you have completed your exams, and internet access is restored, the upload of the answer and video monitoring files will begin.

Why does Examplify change my background?

During an exam, Examplify imposes certain security settings. After the exam, if Examplify could not automatically restore the original settings on your Windows device, you might notice issues such as missing buttons, missing splash screens, replaced wallpaper, or an inability to reconnect to a network.

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.

Can Honorlock detect phones without a camera?

No, Honorlock does not scan other devices on your network, such as phones and tablets. We have a patented process for detecting when a test taker attempts to search the internet for exam content, which involves filtering web content and recognizing exam questions from the Learning Management System (LMS).

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.

Can proctored exams detect phones?

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

How do I prove I didn't plagiarize?

Cite all non-original content, including direct quotes, paraphrased ideas, data, images, or theories from external sources. Keep drafts and notes. Documentation proves the originality of your thought process. Avoid self-plagiarism.

Can you get caught using ChatGPT for multiple-choice questions?

A Florida State professor found a way to catch AI cheating on multiple-choice tests. He also found that ChatGPT got a lot of “easy” questions wrong. A Florida State University professor has found a way to tell if students used generative AI on multiple-choice exams.

Is it safe to allow camera access?

Always review app permissions and turn off camera access for non-essential apps. It's a simple step that keeps your privacy protected and your device secure.

Can you use an iPhone as a webcam?

Yes, you can easily use your iPhone as a high-quality webcam for your Mac or PC using built-in features like Apple's Continuity Camera (for Mac) or third-party apps like Camo or EpocCam (for both Mac and PC) to get much better video quality than most built-in laptop cameras, especially when mounted securely.