Who reviews the Honorlock video?

Honorlock video reviews are conducted by your institution's faculty (instructors/professors) and sometimes by Honorlock's own certified proctors, who focus on flagged incidents identified by AI for potential cheating or rule violations, with administrators also able to review flagged sessions for confirmed misconduct.

Do teachers actually review Honorlock?

All proctoring services will flag shenanigans, but HonorLock actually has live proctors through their service that will pop in and manually notate any confirmed violations. Sometimes, I'll have students that had 100+ automated checks and a dozen proctor reviews before it gets to me with all the flags.

Do professors actually check proctorio?

Students should treat their Proctorio exam just like an exam they would take in the testing center. If any issues are found in a Proctorio exam, a report is sent to the professor to review. If the activity is deemed as any form of academic dishonesty, the Honor Code Office will be notified.

Will Honorlock tell you if you get 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.

How long does an Honorlock review take?

Full session video may take up to 24 hours to process and an email notification will be sent once the video is ready for download. Please refer to these guides for exam session walk-through and flag descriptions.

How Does Honorlock Work?

What happens if Honorlock catches me cheating?

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.

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.

Does the Honorlock flag talk 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 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.

How do I prove I didn't plagiarize?

Check if flagged content includes properly cited quotes or paraphrased text, common phrases, references, or bibliography entries. Gather evidence to support your case. Compile proof of originality and proper sourcing, such as notes, drafts of papers, source materials, and communication records.

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.

Can a professor say you cheated without proof?

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

What are the AI flags for 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.

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. 

Do teachers look at Honorlock videos?

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 are the red flags on Honorlock?

Eye Movements and Other Behaviors: Honorlock flags behaviors like people being out of view of the camera, eye movement, and suspicious behavior. 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.

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).

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 I use notes with Honorlock?

Student Guidelines

Notes Allowed - Permits test takers to reference any physical or digital notes. Scratch Paper Allowed—During the assessment, test takers can use multiple sheets of blank paper and a writing utensil.

What happens if you use your phone during an Honorlock proctored exam?

Multi-Device Detection

Detects when test takers try to search test questions during exams using a secondary device, such as a cell phone; then the proctor validates and clearly marks the violation.

Can proctor detect phones?

Absolutely — Here's How! Modern AI proctoring platforms, such as BlinkExam, employ several advanced techniques to detect when a student is using a phone. It's not just about catching someone physically holding a phone — the system can often detect hints and signals that indicate a hidden device is being used.

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.

Is background noise allowed in Honorlock?

Headphones Allowed – Test takers can wear headphones during assessment. Hats Allowed – A hat can be worn on the test taker's head. Public Area Allowed – Background noise and multiple people are expected. Background Noise Allowed – Occasional sounds expected in the testing environment.