What does Examplify track?

Examplify tracks your exam-taking activities, including keystrokes, mouse movements, time spent on questions, and navigation, while securing your device by blocking other apps and network access during secure exams; with consent, its ExamMonitor feature also uses your webcam and microphone to record audio/video for proctoring, monitoring for unusual behavior like background noise or excessive movement.

What can professors see on ExamSoft?

system analyses the audio and video recording and identifies any abnormalities in student behavior based on movement, gaze, or background noise. Then an expert invigilator identifies behavioral anomalies, providing exam administrators with a verified, time-stamped incident report.

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.

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.

Does ExamSoft track activity?

The Exam-Taker Video uses the webcam to capture the exam-taker's face and movements. The Desktop Video uses the device's screen-recording capabilities to capture the exam-taker's on-screen activities.

HOW EXAMPLIFY DETECTS CHEATING

Does Examplify watch your screen?

During your Exam

Video recording will begin automatically, including both webcam and screen capture throughout your entire assessment.

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.

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 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. 

Do proctored exams detect eye movement?

AI proctoring can identify a variety of behaviors during an exam session to ensure exam integrity. It can detect unusual eye movements, frequent head turning, and prolonged absence from the screen. It monitors for multiple faces appearing on screen, unauthorized talking, and the presence of prohibited materials.

How do colleges catch cheaters?

Websites like Copyscape.com, Turnitin.com and PlagiarismChecker.com are favorites of professors who want to check sentences, phrases and whole documents. These sites compare what the professor enters with papers that are online and in the sites' databases.

How does ExamSoft flag you?

Flagging: The ExamMonitor process starts with an automated Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) review of the audio and video files from an exam. The A.I. is looking for anomalies — unusual behaviors — that it then flags for further review.

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.

Can Canvas see if you switch tabs during a quiz?

Non-proctored Tests: Canvas can't see if you change tabs in a simple test. Proctored Tests: In some tests, you use a program called Respondus monitor. It lets Blackboard or Canvas know if you swap between tabs. This could make the program take you back to the test page.

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.
 

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.

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. 

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 I do Honorlock in bed?

Install Honorlock Google Chrome extension ( download Chrome extension ). Complete the Practice Test within Blackboard in your Course Homepage. Have your UT Dallas Comet ID Card or a Government issued Photo ID handy. Take the exam at a desk or table (not a bed or couch)

Can ExamSoft record you without you knowing?

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.

How does Examplify proctoring work?

Your assessment might include one or both of them. ExamID is the software that will authenticate your identity by using your camera at the start of the exam. ExamMonitor is the software that will proctor your assessments by using your screen recorder, camera, and microphone throughout the exam.

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.

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 proctored exams detect phones?

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