What is online proctoring?

Online proctoring (also known as “online surveillance”) is a form of non-location-bound examination. The surveillance takes place online using special software. The advantage of online surveillance software is that you can take exams anywhere (for example, at home) under fraud-proof conditions. Monitoring software, video images, and screen supervision are used to prevent and detect fraud. The surveillance process consists of the following phases:

1. Testing: The technical operation of the surveillance system is tested to ensure that all data can be correctly transmitted and collected. At the end of this phase, students are notified that from that moment on, all data will be stored for 90 days.
2. Identification: This is usually done by taking a photo via the webcam and students showing their campus card. If a student does not have a campus card, they can use an official ID (ID card or passport). In any case, students should be instructed to cover their citizen service number (BSN).
3. Filming: Students are instructed to film the room they are in. Students receive detailed instructions from the proctoring tool to make a 360-degree recording of the room and the ceiling. They should be instructed to film both in front of and behind the computer as well as under the table. In some systems, students are asked to film their ears to show that they are not wearing unauthorized earplugs. Depending on how the exam is conducted, students may also be asked to film the books, papers, and other aids on the table.

Once these three phases are completed, students are instructed to start the exam .  
TU Delft uses proctoring software for online surveillance in combination with the exam systems Möbius, Grasple, WebLab, and Ans.