Online Exams Cheat
Students cheat in online exams to gain an unfair edge; if this behavior becomes routine, however, it could compromise the validity of exams and even affect student’s grades negatively.
One of the primary methods by which students cheat during online exams is through impersonation. This involves providing their exam materials to an impersonator who takes it for them.
Cameras
Proctoring technology for online exams is far from foolproof, and students have taken great pains to discover ways to cheat during exams. Some methods may be more elaborate than others but all share one characteristic in common – that of being caught on camera!
One of the more creative methods of cheating during online tests involves using cameras as part of their method for answering questions. Students have employed various means – from placing mobile phones against screens to texting answers directly or connecting their laptop to their flat-screen television so they can search questions and view answers through a browser on both.
Students often try to fool proctoring software by making their face appear blurry onscreen in order to read cheat sheets without being detected by proctoring software. This technique is popular among students because it doesn’t require additional hardware and works with most webcams; one savvy TikTok user recently demonstrated this method with just a mobile app which filters out camera view-field and displays it as blurred image onscreen.
Students often employ personal cameras to cheat on exams by taking pictures or videos of exam content and sharing it with fellow test-takers – something which should never happen and could lead to harsh punishment or even expulsion from school.
Another way students attempt to cheat in exams is by recording themselves using the built-in webcam on their laptops to record themselves answering questions. While this technique was once prevalent, newer proctoring technologies now detect and flag any suspicious behavior – for instance Alemira Proctor’s gaze detection feature can identify students looking elsewhere during exam.
Calculators
At high school or college exams, calculators can be invaluable resources in getting students the answers to math questions quickly. While students should use calculators as a checking device, they should also practice solving problems without one; this will foster self-reliance while developing essential life skills.
Teachers and colleges usually specify which calculators are allowed during exams; graphing calculators typically aren’t permitted, though these devices can still be used to cheat if used incorrectly; just make sure you practice typing notes into the calculator before the test, and monitor its display to avoid accidentally showing too much of your typed content.
An additional way of cheating on an online exam is writing your answers and notes in invisible ink, making them harder for teachers or professors to detect. UV lights could even be used as an effective means of reading them off!
If you want a lower-tech approach, try using your phone as a calculator. Most phones feature calculator apps which you can use to take pictures of notes or cheat sheets before uploading them directly into the calculator app and using during an exam without fear of getting caught by either teacher or professor. It’s an effective way of cheating online exams without risking being caught!
External Devices
Students looking to cheat on an online exam often employ external devices, including wearables, Bluetooth headsets and tablets. Unfortunately these are often invisible to test proctors; students could also use them inappropriately during an exam such as switching seats with someone or sending text messages; this can distract the test taker and cause them to lose focus – online proctoring systems monitor head and eye movements to prevent cheating.
ProctorLIVE AI, using artificial intelligence to detect suspicious behavior during exams. It recognizes voice and body language of students to determine whether they’re talking with an assistant or looking around the room, and can even spot unusual eye movements and head tilts during an examination session, helping proctors easily stop cheating online exams.
Utilizing remote desktop control (RDC) tools is another popular means of cheating online exams. Simply ask someone else to install RDC before an exam session begins; once installed they can log into your student’s computer and check function keys – helping with answers for exam questions as needed.
High-tech student cheating has become more prevalent, especially among K-12 schools. Students take online courses and tests developed by for-profit companies that are extremely easy to game – for instance it may be possible to hide a mouse or keyboard from view onscreen and some even utilize remote software that enables them to alter their voices remotely.
Assistants
Assistants in an exam room to distribute exams, explain instructions and answer questions as well as perform other logistical duties can be extremely beneficial. However, please be mindful that having assistants present can increase student temptation to cheat; especially if their assistant is someone they study with regularly. Therefore, having students sit apart from study partners when taking exams may help prevent copying. Furthermore, we advise against asking assistants for answers or asking them to be easy on them when taking tests.
Proctoring Software
Online proctoring software enables companies and institutions to conduct assessments without physically having a proctor present. It uses remote identity verification, facial recognition, AI algorithms, monitoring tools, and other features to detect cheating attempts during an exam and prevent fraud by verifying whether the test taker is not impersonating someone else or providing support from outside sources during it.
Respondus Monitor is an excellent online proctoring software solution, employing webcam recordings of students’ exam sessions in real-time to record and analyze. Voice, screen, and microphone recording also ensure any suspicious activities can be recorded quickly and efficiently by Respondus Monitor’s voice recognition technology. Respondus’ Review Priority System enables instructors to know which exams need more thorough scrutiny – it also works across devices and browsers seamlessly!
Mercer | Mettl’s proctoring software offers organizations looking to maintain the integrity of online assessments a great solution. The platform is tailored to provide secure, fair testing experiences for students or candidates and integrate seamlessly with existing platforms if desired – as well as live proctoring, browser patrolling, ID verification, etc. to reduce cheating on assessments.
As COVID-19 continues its spread, more companies and academic institutions are turning to online assessment solutions for hiring and learning purposes. As more organizations adopt such assessments for hiring or testing purposes, strong anti-cheating measures become even more crucial to ensure accurate representation of test taker results in results that accurately reflect knowledge and abilities of test-takers. By taking such precautions organizations can be assured their test-taker results accurately reflect knowledge and ability levels of test takers.