What do you get flagged for on Honorlock?

You get flagged on Honorlock for behaviors like your face leaving the webcam frame, using a phone or other devices, having a third party in the room, excessive background noise/conversation, wearing hats/hoodies (if not allowed), looking away frequently (especially down), and accessing unapproved websites or copy-pasting, with flags notifying instructors who then review recordings to decide on violations, which can range from warnings to academic penalties.

Does Honorlock tell you when you're flagged?

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.

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.

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.
 

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.

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Does Honorlock flag you for talking to yourself?

What if the student is speaking out loud to themselves? Honorlock delivers voice detection that can reduce false flags and allows students to read questions out loud during the exam without being flagged.

Can Honorlock detect if I'm on my phone?

Honorlock's online proctoring software has the best cell phone detection tools to secure the test environment without relying on a live proctor to spot cell phone use in real-time.

Can Honorlock detect phones off WiFi?

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

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.

Can Honorlock see your tabs?

Honorlock also has the ability to log the websites you attempt to visit through Chrome while you are taking the exam. If your organization enables this feature, we can record you using your device's webcam and capture your desktop activity during the exam.

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. 

Can Honorlock just record your screen?

Honorlock will record your exam session by webcam, as well as record your screen. Honorlock also has an integrity algorithm that can detect search-engine use, so please do not attempt to search for answers. Once you submit your exam, your session ends and your exam attempt is noted in Canvas.

How do I know if my proctored exam was flagged?

How Do You Know If Proctorio Flagged You?

1. Instructor Notification. After the exam, your instructor or testing administrator might reach out if something odd appeared on your recording. ...
2. Review Session or Audit Request. ...
3. Access to Exam Reports. ...
4. Exam Delay or Hold on Grades.

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 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 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.

What triggers an Honorlock flag?

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.

How do you know if you got caught cheating on Honorlock?

If the AI detects unusual activity – such as another person in the room – it automatically generates a flag and alerts a live virtual proctor. Depending on the type of flag, a live proctor may pause your exam and open a chat with you to discuss the incident and resume your exam.

Can proctored exams detect phones?

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

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 see search history?

No, Honorlock's service is designed to collect information only during a proctored exam. This includes data about the websites you visit on your device.

Do professors check Honorlock recordings?

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.

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.
 

Can Honorlock detect Cluely?

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Honorlock's proctoring platform can block Cluely and other AI by: Block Unauthorized Applications: Prevents Cluely and any other unauthorized tools from being launched during certification exams, interviews, presentations, etc.