Participant
Confirm who is taking the assessment and agree how identity exceptions are handled.
ONLINE EXAM SECURITY
Online exam security. Look beyond a single camera.
Configure identity checks, camera and screen monitoring, focus and display checks, and content protection around the exam. Choose the delivery mode that supports your required controls.
Configured around your programme and exam rules
Identity · Environment · Session evidence
Remote & testing-centre examsCloud & on-premise optionsHuman-led integrity decisions
BUILT AROUND YOUR PROGRAMME
Security works in layers.
Environment
Consider screen activity, devices, software and the physical setting together.
Evidence
Connect risk signals to recordings and event context for human review.
EXPLORE THE WORKFLOW
Bring the relevant views into one review.
Select the controls that match the exam and validate them in the actual delivery environment.
WORKFLOW / 01
Start with the participant.
Identity verification connects a person to the assessment session. Agree the process for mismatches or failed checks before exam day.
- Pre-exam identity checks
- Participant instructions
- An agreed exception process
WORKFLOW / 02
Include the workstation in the picture.
Device and software signals add context beyond the webcam. Configure the checks around permitted tools and the supported operating environment.
- Device context
- Software checks
- Pilot-tested compatibility
WORKFLOW / 03
Give the reviewer more context.
Combine webcam and screen views, with additional cameras where configured. Plan placement and candidate instructions before using a multi-camera setup.
- Webcam and screen monitoring
- Additional-camera configurations
- Context around flagged events
WORKFLOW / 04
Turn a signal into an investigation.
Look at the recording around an event, the technical context and the exam rules. A signal should focus attention, not replace a reviewer’s judgement.
- Event timeline
- Recordings and integrity reports
- Human interpretation
CONTENT & ENVIRONMENT
Protect more than the exam window.
ContentProtect belongs in a wider security plan. Combine technical controls with camera coverage, permitted-resource rules and a process for reviewing suspicious events.
- Content protection
- Software and device context
- Physical-environment considerations
HUMAN REVIEW
Explain the event before judging it.
Technical interruptions and approved behaviour can resemble risk signals. Review the relevant evidence and the participant’s context before reaching an integrity decision.
- Review the surrounding recording
- Check the applicable exam rule
- Use the programme’s review process
SEE IT IN YOUR WORKFLOW
Discuss your workflowStart with your exam.
Walk through your format, security requirements and review process.
PLAN THE DETAILS
What each layer contributes.
Use these layers together. No single signal provides the full picture of an exam session.
- 01Identity verification
- Connects the participant to the session; mismatches need an agreed review path.
- 02Device & software checks
- Add environment context within the configured and supported setup.
- 03Camera & screen monitoring
- Provide visual session context within the available coverage.
- 04ContentProtect
- Adds content controls; external capture still needs operational consideration.
- 05Human review
- Interprets signals and evidence against the exam programme’s rules.
FROM REQUIREMENTS TO PILOT
Validate protection in your exam environment.
- 01
Map the risks
Identity, assistance, devices and content exposure.
- 02
Choose the controls
Match checks and monitoring to those risks.
- 03
Test normal use
Equipment, permitted tools and technical incidents.
- 04
Rehearse review
Check whether reviewers have enough context.
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FAQ
Answers before your next step
Explore the details before your demo. If your question is not here, talk it through with our team.
Talk to the teamCan a webcam detect every violation?
No. Camera coverage is limited. Combine relevant checks, candidate rules and human review rather than relying on one view.
Is a second camera always required?
No universal requirement is stated here. The camera configuration depends on your exam setting and the agreed security model.
Can legitimate software cause a signal?
The interpretation depends on the configured checks and exam rules. Validate permitted tools in the pilot and review the session context before deciding.
Does TrustExam guarantee no cheating?
No. The workflow helps protect exams and supports investigation. Technical controls and monitoring cannot eliminate every risk.
Can a phone be used as a second camera?
Yes, in a configured additional-camera workflow the participant scans a QR code and connects the phone through its browser. The organiser specifies positioning, power and connectivity requirements. This does not mean the full exam can be taken on any phone.
Can a Wi-Fi scanner identify every hidden camera?
No. TrustExam uses the participant computer’s Wi-Fi adapter to detect visible wireless signals and estimate proximity from signal strength. A nearby or unidentified signal is not proof that a device is a camera. Configured checks can block an attempt until the signal is removed; offline or otherwise invisible devices may not be detected.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Design the right security setup for your exam.
Show us the risks, devices and delivery model. We’ll work through the checks and review process.
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