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1) Navigate to View course & institution tools in the Details & Actions left-hand section in Blackboard Ultra.
2) Select Browse all course tools in the side panel on the right.
3) Select the + icon on the lower right of the Honorlock tool.
4) You have now successfully added the Honorlock LTI to your course. Please ensure the Honorlock tool is Visible to test takers.
Enabling Honorlock
1) In the Content section of Blackboard Ultra, select the three horizontal dots to the right of the exam you wish to enable Honorlock Proctoring. Then, select Edit.
2) Select the Test Settings gear icon.
3) Under Proctored assessment, select Configure proctoring settings.
NOTE: Do not add the access code/password field.
4) Ensure Honorlock Proctoring is selected in the proctoring service field, and toggle Enable proctoring on. Then, select Save.
5) Select save again.
Important: Please do not close this panel without saving, or you may need to re-enable proctoring.
6) It’s time to enable Honorlock for your assessment! You can enable the Proctoring Settings of your choice. To enable a setting, click on the box for that setting. The blue checkbox will indicate that the option is enabled. Clicking on it again will deselect this option and turn it off. Depending on the options your administrator determines, you may or may not see all of these settings. Some options may include a lock icon indicating that your administrator doesn't allow this setting to be edited for all assessments. For additional explanations about these settings, please scroll to the Proctoring Settings section of this article.
*The Use Side-Angle Camera webcam setting requires activation at the institution level. Please contact your Customer Success Manager if you are interested in learning about activating this settings.
*Enhanced Desktop Security is an organization enablement. The feature must be enabled for the organization by the Customer Success Manager.
7) Next, select the Test Taker Guidelines you deem applicable to this assessment. You’ll notice that we now have a list of items you can select to tell your test takers what they can or cannot do during the assessment. We strongly encourage you to clarify or expand upon any or all of the items you choose to enable in the Additional Instructions section below. These guidelines and Additional Instructions will be visible to test takers when starting their exam and will be utilized by our proctors to determine what is and isn’t allowed during the assessment.
8) The next section is the Accommodations section. These will only be visible to the Honorlock proctors. Whatever the accommodation may be, please include the test taker's name and the accommodation details in this section. For more information, please visit Accommodations with Honorlock.
9) Finally, you have the Assessment Visibility toggle. We always suggest you leave this to the “no” option as default, which would respect the assessment availability dates and times you set up within your LMS itself. Selecting “yes” would allow the test takers to see the assessment listed outside the preset window you had previously selected. Then select Save to save your proctoring settings.
10) In Course Content, select Honorlock Exams List to review results or adjust the assessment proctoring settings.
Note: If you make changes to the exam settings after it’s been enabled, be sure to go into the LTI settings for that exam and click save as well.
Proctoring Settings
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Record Webcam
Records HD video of the test taker’s face and testing environment using either the device’s built-in webcam or an external webcam. -
Record Screen
Records HD video of the test taker’s laptop or desktop screen during the exam. -
Record Web Traffic
Logs and monitors browser activity within Google Chrome throughout the exam session. -
Test Taker Photo
Requires the test taker to capture a still photo before beginning the assessment. -
Test Taker ID
Requires the test taker to capture a webcam image of a government-issued photo ID or institutional test taker ID. Honorlock verifies that the name on the ID matches the name listed in the LMS. -
Room Scan
Requires the test taker to provide a 360-degree view of their testing environment using their webcam. Onscreen instructions guide the test taker through this process.
If specific items must be shown (e.g., blank scratch paper, cell phone placed out of reach), those requirements should be detailed in the Additional Instructions section. -
Calculators
Allows either a basic or scientific calculator during the assessment. Enabling one calculator option automatically disables the other. -
Disable Copy/Paste
Prevents test takers from copying exam content and pasting it outside the assessment. -
Disable Printing
Blocks access to the browser’s print function to prevent printing or exporting exam content. -
BrowserGuard™
Honorlock’s secure browser feature that prevents access to applications outside of Google Chrome. Attempts to access external applications generate an automated flag for review during exam result evaluation. For additional details, refer to the BrowserGuard™ and Allowed Site URLs FAQ. -
Allowed Site URLs
Permits access to specific external websites in a separate Chrome tab during the exam. Examples include e-textbooks, DESMOS, or other approved resources.
Each URL must be added individually by selecting “Add Site.” Links should also be included in the exam instructions or question stem so test takers can easily access them. Approved URLs are available before launching proctoring and during the exam through the test taker toolbar. -
Simulated – Not Proctored
Provides a simulated proctoring experience without recording or flagging. This setting is intended only for low-stakes assessments.
Test Taker Guidelines
These preset instructions define what materials and behaviors are permitted during the assessment. They also inform Honorlock Proctors and Support staff of approved allowances.
Open Book Allowed
Permits use of a physical book or e-book during the assessment. If an e-book is allowed, the link must be included in the “Allowed Site URLs” section.
Notes Allowed
Permits reference to physical or digital notes during the exam.
Scratch Paper Allowed
Allows use of blank paper and a writing utensil during the assessment. Multiple sheets are permitted.
When Scratch Paper Allowed, Notes Allowed, or Open Book Allowed is enabled:
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Test takers who are partially out of webcam view will not be flagged or have their exam paused.
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Test takers who are completely out of view will be flagged.
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For institutions using Live Proctoring services, Live Pop-Ins will not occur for test takers who are partially out of view under these settings.
Restroom Breaks Allowed
Permits test takers to leave webcam view briefly. When enabled, test takers may leave the testing area for up to five minutes without their exam being paused or flagged.
Institutions are encouraged to provide specific limits on duration or frequency in the Additional Instructions section.
Handheld Calculator
Permits use of a physical handheld calculator. Use of a calculator on a mobile phone is not permitted.
Hats Allowed
Permits baseball caps or hoodies during the assessment. Religious head coverings are always permitted.
Headphones Allowed
When enabled, test takers may wear headphones during the exam.
When disabled, wearing headphones will generate a high flag in session results. For Live Proctoring customers, a Live Pop-In will occur if headphones are worn when not permitted.
Take Exam in a Public Area
Permits completion of the assessment in environments such as libraries or coffee shops where others may be present. Test takers may not interact with others during the exam.
When enabled, Honorlock will not flag multiple faces detected in the webcam view.
Background Noise Allowed
Permits testing in environments with background conversation or ambient noise.
Mobile Phone Use Allowed
When enabled, permits test takers to use a mobile phone during the assessment.
Additional Information
Honorlock Suggested Syllabus Verbiage