Overview
There are several ways to configure an online exam with SmarterProctoring. This guide will detail how to create an exam for Live Proctoring within the Virtual Testing Center, and the settings available within the process.
In this article, you will learn:
How to create a Live Proctoring exam
Tips & Considerations When Creating Exams
How to Create an Exam for Live Proctoring
1. Navigate to the Course Dashboard within SmarterProctoring.
2. Click on the New Exam box in the top right corner.
3. You will want to choose Create New.
NOTE: Import Exam is only available with Canvas LMS. This option will import basic information from the LMS to create the exam.
4. On the Exam Form page, fill in the necessary fields, then click Continue.
Exam Details Explained
Exam Details Explained
a. Exam Name - Choose the appropriate name to identify the exam.
b. Duration - The amount of time students will have to complete the exam once started.
c. Password/Access Code - Passwords are sent to the proctor prior to the session. Students do not have access to passwords.
d. Exam URL - The URL to the exam or the LMS log in page. If this is a pencil and paper exam, you can simply enter N/A.
e. Consecutive Attempts Allowed - The number of times a learner can attempt the exam per session. Note: Exam must allow retakes.
f. Exam Opens - The date and time the exam is set to open.
g. Exam Closes - The date and time the exam is set to close.
h. Scheduling Window - When turned on, students will only be allowed to schedule a testing session during a designated window of time. This is separate from when they will actually take the exam.
5. On the Permitted Items page, toggle selections on/off to identify items that will be permitted for the exam. All of the information on the permitted items will be displayed for the student and proctor prior to the exam.
When finished, click Continue.
Details of each field toggled ‘on’ can be added if necessary. Note: Make sure to select the appropriate calculator from the drop down.
6. On the Notes page, you can provide details for both students and proctors. When completed, click Continue.
7. On the Proctor Settings page, you will want to toggle on the Virtual Testing Center.
Once toggled on, you will be able to customize lockdown settings. Please note that some administrators may lock some settings they want to always be enabled. There are also Strict and Lenient presets should you choose to use those. Clicking on each item will enable/disable them. When settings are finalized, click Continue.
Tips & Considerations
The ClassCalc, Second Camera and Secure Session App options will only be available if turned on for your entire organization at the admin level.
Verify ID will most likely be locked On within Proctor Settings to prompt the students to capture their headshot and ID during onboarding, this is to ensure the images are saved for the session recording and playback.
Utilizing the Scheduling Window option when creating an exam will help alleviate possible scheduling conflicts between students and proctors.