Proctoring and Test Security Flashcards
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A candidate arrives at a Pearson VUE testing center without a government-issued photo ID. What is the correct protocol?
Answer: Deny entry and instruct the candidate to reschedule with proper identification
Testing centers require valid government-issued photo ID; without it, candidates must be denied entry and reschedule to comply with identity verification requirements.
What is 'screen sharing' flagged for during AI-proctored remote exams?
Answer: It may allow an unauthorized third party to view exam content or assist the candidate
Unauthorized screen sharing can expose exam questions to helpers outside the testing environment, constituting a serious security violation.
Which of the following is a key advantage of randomized item ordering in a CBT exam?
Answer: It makes it harder for candidates taking the same exam to share answers in real time
Randomized item ordering reduces the effectiveness of real-time collusion because candidates receive questions in different sequences.
What is the primary security function of a Faraday cage or signal blocker in a CBT testing center?
Answer: To block wireless signals that could allow candidates to communicate with outside parties
Signal blockers prevent candidates from using wireless devices to receive answers or transmit exam content during testing.
A proctor observes a candidate whispering during an exam. What is the appropriate first response?
Answer: Issue a verbal warning and document the incident
Standard protocol calls for a verbal warning and documentation, with escalation only if the behavior continues or other violations are apparent.
What does 'chain of custody' refer to in the context of CBT test security?
Answer: The documented process tracking who has access to exam materials at every stage
Chain of custody ensures accountability for secure exam materials from creation through delivery, preventing unauthorized access or tampering.
Which tool is most commonly used by testing organizations to detect braindump websites containing leaked exam content?
Answer: Automated web crawlers that search for verbatim exam questions
Automated crawlers continuously scan the internet for exact matches to exam questions, alerting security teams to potential item compromise.