Introduction

Choosing a proctoring system is a strategic decision for any educational firm or testing body. Here are the must-have features—each one critical for seamless, secure, and trustworthy exam management.

Feature 1: Robust Identity Verification

  • Multi-step student verification: ID scans, live facial recognition.
  • Continuous monitoring for impersonation or candidate switching.

Feature 2: Comprehensive Monitoring Capabilities

  • Simultaneous screen, audio, and video surveillance.
  • Real-time detection of prohibited resources on and off screen.

Feature 3: AI-Powered Cheating Detection

  • Automated flagging of suspicious or irregular behaviours.
  • Object recognition (phones, notes, secondary screens).
  • Activity pattern analysis to catch advanced cheating attempts.

Feature 4: Accessibility & Technical Compatibility

  • Operates on low bandwidth or unstable networks.
  • Device-agnostic: works on smartphones, laptops, tablets.
  • Offline mode for challenging geographies.

Feature 5: Transparency, Reporting, and Compliance

  • Time-stamped logs and comprehensive incident summaries.
  • GDPR and national exam regulation compliance.
  • Admin dashboard for easy review and appeals.

Conclusion

Before finalizing any digital assessment tool, ensure it embodies all five features. Invigilate brings these, and more, to institutions serious about exam integrity.