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Apple’s Handoff feature allows Apple users to synchronize their work across their devices. This feature concerns exam administrators because test takers can search for a question on their phone and then connect that search to their laptop during an exam.
Honorlock is the only online proctoring company detecting device-sharing apps like Apple Handoff. This feature was requested by customers so that Honorlock can see if a mobile phone is in the vicinity of the exam taking place. We’ve trained our AI to detect the presence of the Apple Handoff Icon.
To better understand how Apple Handoff Detection works, in addition to our other device detection features, check out our Quick Tip video:
- Our AI detects the presence of the Apple Handoff Icon and our proctors observe the session without intervening to determine if a phone is present and being used inappropriately.
- If the proctor determines that the test taker is using Apple Handoff, they prompt the test taker to disable handoff to prevent further flags, and/or request a RoomScan if they see a phone being used.
- If the proctor determines the test taker is using Apple Handoff, a violation will be added to the session to notify exam administrators.