Best Practices for Remote Proctoring

Online exam proctoring enhances integrity and accessibility for test takers and administrators alike. Use this guide to determine how to implement Honorlock effectively.

Quick Administrator Checklist

• LMS Guides: Review How to Use Honorlock to access setup guides for your specific LMS.

• No Emojis: Do not include emojis or special characters in exam titles (this prevents test takers from starting assessments).

• Keep Passwords Private: Never share exam access codes or passwords directly with test takers.

• 24/7 Support: Remind users that Honorlock Support is available 24/7/365.

Planning & Accessibility

Before scheduling proctored assessments, verify institutional policies and accessibility requirements:

• Check Institutional or Organizational Guidelines: Review your organization's proctoring policies. Contact your designated Success Manager to ensure your exam settings align with institutional limits.

• Accommodations & Assistive Tech: Honorlock is fully ADA-accessible and Section 508 compliant. If test-takers use assistive technology or require room/noise accommodations (e.g., presence of dependents), specify these in the Accommodations section of your exam settings. Refer to Accommodations with Honorlock for detailed setup instructions.

• Third-Party Platforms: Ensure external assessment tools integrate with Honorlock before launch. See Creating a Third-Party Exam for configuration steps.

Setting Up Assessments

Consistent settings reduce anxiety and technical issues for test-takers.

• Syllabus Language: Include proctoring expectations in your syllabus using our Suggested Syllabus Verbiage and share the Test Taker FAQs.

• Standardize Settings: Keep proctoring settings consistent across all assessments throughout the term so test takers become familiar with the environment. Review Standard Exam Guidelines for recommended wording.

• Practice Exams: Create an ungraded practice exam mirroring your actual exam settings. Follow Create a Practice Exam in Canvas (or your specific LMS equivalent) to help test-takers test their setup in advance.

• Side Angle Camera* Requirements: If your assessment requires a side-angle view, instruct test takers to review Setting Up a Side-Angle Camera prior to test day.

• Mobile Application*: Optional tool enabling test takers to use smartphones for authentication, payment, workspace scans, or as a side-angle camera. See the Honorlock Mobile Application Guide. 

• Desktop Application*: Exam-level feature that blocks unauthorized apps, screen sharing, virtual machines, desktop AI tools, and AI assistants like Cluely—ideal for high-stakes exams. See the Honorlock Desktop Application Guide. 

* Settings must be activated at the school or organizational level by the Customer Success Manager. 

Preparing Test Takers

Proactive communication helps address privacy concerns and technical readiness.

• Privacy Transparency: Address privacy questions directly using the Privacy Statement and Test Taker Privacy Resources.

• What to Expect: Share Preparing for a Proctored Exam and the Workspace Scan Guide so test takers understand the process.

• In-Exam Flags: Explain how flagging works by sharing the In-Exam Flags article. 

Recommended Tool: HonorPrep

Encourage test takers to complete HonorPrep prior to their first exam. This guided tour allows them to test their camera setup and familiarize themselves with the browser extension in 3–5 minutes without recording or storing their session.

Post-Exam Review & Ongoing Support

• Analyze Results Efficiently: Save time and quickly identify violations with our Reviewing Results Guide.

• Culture of Integrity: Support meaningful conversations and connections beyond proctoring—read our guide on the ripple effect of addressing exam dishonesty.

• Stay Updated: Review the latest feature updates and system enhancements in the Honorlock Release Notes.

• Profile Management: Learn how to manage profiles in Profile Management and Best Practices.

• Webinars & Training: Register for live LMS-specific training via Upcoming Honorlock Webinars or browse our Recorded Webinar Library. 

• 24/7/365 Support: Please let your test takers know that if they encounter any technical issues, they can contact our Support Team at any time.