Terminology:
Flag: an incident or notification that occurs within the test-taker’s session. An in-exam flag is not always indicative of a violation.
If you receive a single flag…
your score will still be loaded but you will receive a written warning to indicate that you will need to follow all guidelines in subsequent assessment sessions.
If you receive multiple flags during one assessment session or over the course of multiple assessment sessions…
your score may not be loaded and you may need to retake the assessment in person.
Violation: an instance where a test taker has gone against the exam guidelines/acceptable behaviors.
If you receive a violation…
your score may not be loaded and you may need to retake the assessment in person.
Prior to test start, you will need the following:
Government issued photo ID (or Student photo ID).
Failure to show ID will result in a violation.
Working camera and microphone.
If the quality of either does not allow for sufficient indication of the assessment environment, it will result in a violation.
Credit card for payment of the proctoring fee (all major cards accepted)
Stable internet connection.
Failure to record all or part of the assessment may result in a violation.
Google Chrome browser (https://chrome.com).
Up to 3 blank sheets of paper.
Be sure to show both sides of each paper to the camera during the room scan. Failure to do so will result in a flag.
Testing Area Guidelines
To avoid flags:
Sit at a clean desk or table (not on a bed or couch).
Lighting in the room must be bright enough to be considered "daylight" quality. Overhead lighting is preferred; the source of light should not be behind the student.
Ensure your desk or table is clear of all other materials.
To avoid violations:
Make sure your laptop is fully charged or keep the charger within arm’s reach. A loss of power during the assessment will result in a violation.
Other persons in the room besides the test-taker during the assessment will result in a violation.
The following items/actions are not permitted and will result in a flag:
Watches or fitbands
Bluetooth devices of any kind (headphones, earbuds, speakers, etc.)
Music/televisions playing in the background
Visible writing on the assessment desk or walls
Hats. Exception: religious attire.
Failure to remain visible in the web camera during the entire duration of the assessment.
The following items/actions are not permitted and will result in a violation:
Any communication or assistance from others during assessment
Using a phone or any other electronic device, other than your test-taking device
Exceptions: contacting Honorlock support or UW Math Registration (307-766-6831).
Physical calculator use
Students are to use the calculator built into ALEKS.
Any instance of Apple Handoff or Chrome Hub
Use of any websites other than ALEKS and the Honorlock proctoring extension
Close all other programs and/or windows on the testing computer prior to logging into the proctored test environment.
Use of multiple monitors
Leaving the room during the testing period
