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School of Health Professions - Student Handbook 2021-2022


CLS - Online Testing Policy and Procedures

ProctorFree
You will be using Proctor Free, a third-party proctoring service, for all of your exams. This service uses AI software and personnel who review each of your exams to flag indiscretions that occur during the exam to determine if you are cheating. Things you need to consider:  Open Note/Open Book will NOT be allowed. You will be allowed to have scratch paper, a pencil and calculator for some of the exams
Basic Examination Rules:
Once you begin your testing session, you may not take a break, go to the bathroom, or leave your computer. Your microphone will need to be on; be sure to test in a quiet area alone without interruptions (no music, TV, etc).
  • Cell phones must be turned off or out of the room.  No smart watches or other electronic devices are permitted.
  • You may not look at notes in between exams. The testing area must be clear of all items except the allowed scratch paper, a pencil, and scientific calculator (phones not permitted as calculators).
  • You must complete and submit an exam before you open the next exam.
  • You must submit your exam before the time limit for that exam. Each exam has a different time limit, exams time will start once you start your exam, pay attention to cyour time.
  • Use the Table of Contents if you want to see a list of the questions and navigate quickly between questions.
  • Save each question once you answer it before you go to the next question
  • You can go back to any question at anytime before you submit the exam
  • Don’t close ProctorFree until you have submitted all of your exams.

Components of the ProctorFree monitoring system:
  • ProctorFree will record your computer screen during the exam. If you have multiple computer monitors, ProctorFree will only allow 1 active monitor to be used. If you open a separate window, browser, or messaging system during the exam, this action will be flagged, and I will be able to see a recording of your actions to determine if you were cheating.
  • ProctorFree will record your audio during the exam. If you are talking out loud during the exam, it will be captured and the reviewing personnel will notify us if it is deemed as suspicious activity.
  • ProctorFree will use your webcam to video you while you are taking your exam. ID verification will be used to set up your profile. Actions that could be flagged as suspicious include:
  • Walking away from the computer during the exam.
  • Your face not being visible in the recording screen.
  • Frequently looking down, as if searching through your book or notes for answers.
  • Other browser windows or software open on computer.
Professors will provide ProctorFree with information regarding the use of calculators and blank scratch paper/white boards during exams.
Cheating would consist of:
  • Using Google to look up your answers.
  • Using digital or printed PowerPoints during the exams.
  • Using digital, printed, or hand-written notes during that exam
  • Using your phone, tablet, second laptop, or another digital device during the exam.
  • Messaging someone to discuss questions during the exam.
  • Verbally discussing questions with someone during the exam.
  • Having someone else take the exam for you.
  • Walking away from the computer at any time during the exams
  • Leaving the exam in between exams or leaving SAKAI in between exams
  • Any other behaviors that compromise the integrity of the testing environment
Instructions for Taking your exams and setting up your account with ProctorFree will be given the first week of class.