ARCHIVED: Take a test using Examity's auto-proctoring service

• Overview
• System requirements
• Access the Examity dashboard
• Complete your profile
• Run a computer requirements check
• Schedule an exam
• Reschedule or cancel an exam
• Step-by-step instructions

Overview

Your instructor may have you take one or more exams using the Examity auto-proctoring premium service. See below for detailed instructions for using the auto-proctoring premium level as a student.

With this auto-proctoring premium service, you will set up a profile in Examity, schedule your exam (or take it on demand without any penalty), authenticate through an automated process, and then take the exam. Your webcam, microphone, and screen will all be recorded and monitored by software during the exam, and software will flag suspicious behaviors. An Examity proctor will then review your session to check on the events flagged by the automated system.

An automated proctoring session is different from a live proctoring session. You should be aware that no one will attempt to stop you from engaging in cheating behavior, but the video of your whole session will be available to your instructor if your behavior during the exam is flagged. If you need help during the testing session, you can access Examity support at any time via live chat, phone, or email.

System requirements

To take a proctored exam using Examity, you'll need:

• A Windows, Mac, or Chromebook computer. Phones and tablets will not work.
• A camera and a microphone. Both built-in and external cameras and microphones are acceptable. To test your webcam, visit https://webcamtests.com/.
• A location with a sufficient internet connection and at least 2 Mbps upload and download speed. To test your internet speed, visit http://www.speedtest.net.
• Chrome or Firefox. Examity will only run on these two browsers.

Access the Examity dashboard

From the Examity dashboard, you can create or edit your profile; schedule, reschedule, or cancel an exam; or begin an exam.

To access the Examity dashboard:

1. Log into Canvas and navigate to your course.
2. In the course navigation menu, select Modules.
3. Click Examity.

Complete your profile

Before you can schedule an exam, you'll need to complete your user profile. To do so:

1. On the Examity dashboard, select My Profile.
2. Enter your time zone.
3. Use your webcam to take a picture of your government-issued photo ID. In some cases, your instructor may allow you to use your Crimson Card.
   Note:

   For identity verification purposes, you will need to bring this photo ID with you every time you take an exam.
4. Select and answer three unique security questions.
5. Enter your keystroke biometric signature.

Run a computer requirements check

After you've completed your profile, UITS strongly recommends that you run a computer requirements check. To do so, at the top right of the "My Profile" page, click Computer Requirements Check. Run this check on the same computer you will be using to take the exam.

Schedule an exam

To schedule an exam:

1. On the Examity dashboard, click Schedule Exam.
2. From the drop-down menus, select your instructor, course, and exam name.
3. Select your preferred date and time.

Reschedule or cancel an exam

To reschedule or cancel an exam:

1. On the Examity dashboard, click Reschedule/Cancel.
2. Select the exam you want to reschedule or cancel from the menu.

Step-by-step instructions

For step-by-step instructions for taking an auto-proctored exam in Examity, see:

• Auto-proctoring Student Quick Guide
• Automated Proctoring Test-taker Guide
• Student experience video