Online attempts & proctoring
Online exams are sat in the browser with a countdown timer, randomised question order, and optional proctoring that flags suspicious behaviour. Objective questions auto-mark on submission, so results are ready for moderation immediately.
Configuring an online attempt
On an online sitting, open the Attempt settings tab.
- Set the duration; a countdown timer enforces it and auto-submits when time expires.
- Choose a window – the date/time range in which candidates may start.
- Enable randomise question order and randomise option order so no two screens look alike.
- Optionally shuffle from a pool – each candidate draws a different sample from the question bank, the online equivalent of paper versions.
Sitting the exam
Candidates launch the attempt from their portal at the scheduled time. The interface shows one question (or section) at a time, a live timer, and a progress indicator. Answers save continuously, so a dropped connection does not lose work – the candidate resumes where they left off, with the timer having continued.
Proctoring and flags
When proctoring is enabled, EduPrime watches for behaviours that may indicate malpractice and records each as a flag on the attempt rather than blocking the candidate outright.
| Flag | What triggers it |
|---|---|
| Tab switch | Candidate left the exam tab or window |
| Paste detected | Text pasted into an answer field |
| Multiple faces / no face | Webcam check (where camera proctoring is on) |
| Rapid submission | Answers far faster than humanly plausible |
Auto-marking and hand-off
On submission, objective questions are marked instantly against the answer key. Essay and short-answer questions are queued for human marking. The attempt's status shows what remains, and once all marking is done the result joins the moderation queue like any paper exam.