Proctoring Rules for Candidates: Non-Permitted Behaviour and System Flags

The below sets out behaviours that are not permitted during a proctored test, as well as behaviours that may be flagged by the proctoring system.

Non-permitted candidate actions:

• Leaving camera view without approval 
• Having notes other than the topic notes, books, phones, smart devices etc. in the exam room
• Speaking to another person/receiving verbal prompts or answers
• Opening other browsers or tabs
• Using screen sharing software
• Switching off camera or microphone
• Looking away from your computer screen for an extended period
• Covering your mouth (e.g. with a hand, tissue or scarf)

Typical behaviours that will be flagged:

• Face not visible for extended periods
• Repeatedly looking away from the screen
• Background noise detected
• Suspicious behaviour (e.g. hand signs, head nods, anything that could be interpreted as getting assistance from another person)
• Repeatedly talking out loud (except for the speaking part of the exam)

NOTE: After the initial system checks, you are required to show the front and back of their topic notes into the camera before entering the keycode and starting the exam.