System for online automated exam proctoring

Abstract

Certain embodiments may be directed to a system and method for proctoring an exam, and more particularly, for online automated exam proctoring. A method may include checking a test-taker's computing device for compatibility, and for content that provide unauthorized aid to the test-taker during a testing session. The method may also include taking a photo of the test-taker, recording the test-taker by performing a room pan while analyzing the surrounds of the test-taker for unauthorized objects, and validating the identity of the test-taker by way of at least one of presenting challenge questions, obtaining voice biometrics, or obtaining keystroke biometrics. The method may further include recording the test-taker's audio or video and desktop feed, determining if the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior, and suspending the testing session if it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior.

We claim: 
     
         1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 at least one processor; and   at least one memory including computer program code,   wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to:   check a test-taker's computing device for compatibility, and for content that provide unauthorized aid to the test-taker during a testing session;   take a photo of the test-taker;   record the test-taker by performing a room pan while analyzing the surrounding of the test-taker for unauthorized objects;   validate the identity of the test-taker by way of at least one of presenting challenge questions, obtaining voice biometrics, or obtaining keystroke biometrics;   record the test-taker's audio or video and desktop feed;   determine if the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior based on an analysis of the compatibility of the test-taker's computing device, the test-taker's photo, the room pan, validation of the test-taker's identity, and recordation of the test-taker's audio or video and desktop feed; and   suspend the testing session if it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are further configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to provide the test-taker with test rules defined by an institution of the test-taker. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are further configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to check the test-taker's computing device for applications, code, or materials used to provide unauthorized aid during the testing session. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are further configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to send the test-taker a warning signal when it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are further configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to communicate with a live proctor when it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are further configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to:
 adjust system settings for proctored test sessions;   review completed proctoring test sessions; and   view sessions flagged for questionable behavior of the test-taker.   
     
     
         7 . A method, comprising:
 checking a test-taker's computing device for compatibility, and for content that provide unauthorized aid to the test-taker during a testing session;   taking a photo of the test-taker;   recording the test-taker by performing a room pan while analyzing the surrounding of the test-taker for unauthorized objects;   validating the identity of the test-taker by way of at least one of presenting challenge questions, obtaining voice biometrics, or obtaining keystroke biometrics;   recording the test-taker's audio or video and desktop feed;   determining if the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior based on an analysis of the compatibility of the test-taker's computing device, the test-taker's photo, the room pan, validation of the test-taker's identity, and recordation of the test-taker's audio or video and desktop feed; and   suspending the testing session if it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the method further comprises providing the test-taker with test rules defined by an institution of the test-taker. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the method further comprises checking the test-taker's computing device for applications, code, or materials used to provide unauthorized aid during the testing session. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the method further comprises sending the test-taker a warning signal when it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the method further comprises communicating with a live proctor when it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the method further comprises:
 adjusting system settings for proctored test sessions;   reviewing completed proctoring test sessions; and   viewing sessions flagged for questionable behavior of the test-taker.   
     
     
         13 . A computer program, embodied on a non-transitory computer readable medium, the computer program, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to:
 check a test-taker's computing device for compatibility, and for content that provide unauthorized aid to the test-taker during a testing session;   take a photo of the test-taker;   record the test-taker by performing a room pan while analyzing the surrounding of the test-taker for unauthorized objects;   validate the identity of the test-taker by way of at least one of presenting challenge questions, obtaining voice biometrics, or obtaining keystroke biometrics;   record the test-taker's audio or video and desktop feed;   determine if the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior based on an analysis of the compatibility of the test-taker's computing device, the test-taker's photo, the room pan, validation of the test-taker's identity, and recordation of the test-taker's audio or video and desktop feed; and   suspend the testing session if it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior.   
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the computer program, when executed by the processor, further causes the processor to provide the test-taker with test rules defined by an institution of the test-taker. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the computer program, when executed by the processor, further causes the processor to check the test-taker's computing device for applications, code, or materials used to provide unauthorized aid during the testing session. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the computer program, when executed by the processor, further causes the processor to send the test-taker a warning signal when it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the computer program, when executed by the processor, further causes the processor to communicate with a live proctor when it is determined that the test-taker is exhibiting questionable behavior. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the computer program, when executed by the processor, further causes the processor to:
 adjust system settings for proctored test sessions;   review completed proctoring test sessions; and   view sessions flagged for questionable behavior of the test-taker.