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This article is for Planners and Invigilators.
Proctoring Flags are logged observations of candidates’ activity during the exam. Inspera Proctoring tracks the candidate's activities from the candidate’s test environment during the exam to identify the flags.
Types of proctoring flags
Below is a list of flags that may be generated during a test.
| # | Flag | Flag Description | Proctoring Types |
| 1 | No face detected | This event is triggered when the proctoring system fails to detect a face in the camera's view. This may occur if the candidate is not present or is positioned outside the camera's range. | All |
| 2 | Multiple faces detected | This event indicates that the system has detected more than one face in the camera's view. This may suggest the presence of an additional person, which could potentially violate assessment protocols. | All |
| 3 | Object detection | This event occurs when an unrecognised object is detected within the camera’s view during the assessment. This could include prohibited items or materials not allowed in the exam environment. | All |
| 4 | Microphone switched | This event is logged when the microphone has been changed from one to another or if the same microphone was disconnected and connected back again. This might indicate potential manipulations during the assessment. | All |
| 5 | Camera switched | This event signifies a change in the camera used for the session. It could suggest attempts to disrupt visual monitoring or issues with the camera setup. | All |
| 6 | Camera not detected | This event is noted when the system is unable to detect a camera. This could be due to technical issues, absence of a camera, or the camera being deliberately disabled. | All |
| 7 | Window focus out | This event indicates that the focus of the candidate’s computer has shifted away from the assessment window. It may suggest that the candidate is accessing other applications or resources during the assessment. | All |
| 8 | Session Created | This event indicates a new session has been created for proctoring. | All |
| 9 | Session Joined | This event marks the candidate's entry into the online proctoring session, indicating they have successfully accessed the test environment. | All |
| 10 | Session Completed | This event signifies the candidate has finished the proctoring and exited the session, marking the end of their participation. | All |
| 11 | Screen-capture Started | Indicates the commencement of screen capture, recording the candidate's screen activity for monitoring purposes. | All |
| 12 | Screen-capture Stopped | Marks the cessation of screen recording, stopping the capture of the candidate's screen activity. | All |
| 13 | Recording Started | This event occurs when the system begins recording video and/or audio, capturing the candidate's actions and environment during the proctoring. | All |
| 14 | Recording Stopped | Indicates that the video and/or audio recording of the proctoring session has been stopped. | All |
| 15 | Notification Permission Granted | The candidate has allowed notifications, enabling alerts or important messages to be received during the session. | All |
| 16 | Notification Permission Denied | This event is logged when the candidate denies permission for notifications, potentially affecting the receipt of alerts or messages. | All |
| 17 | Camera Test Passed | Indicates successful verification of the camera's functionality, confirming it's operational for the assessment. | All |
| 18 | Camera Test Failed | The camera has not met the required operational standards in the pre-proctoring test, suggesting potential issues. | All |
| 19 | Microphone Test Passed | This event shows the microphone is functioning correctly, as determined by a pre-proctoring test. | All |
| 20 | Microphone Test Failed | Indicates the microphone failed to meet the necessary operational criteria in the pre-proctoring test. | All |
| 21 | Audio device detected | The system has successfully recognized an audio device connected to the candidate's computer. | All |
| 22 | Audio device not detected | This event is logged when no audio device is detected in the candidate's system, indicating a potential issue. | All |
| 23 | Audio Test Passed | Confirms that the audio test was successful, indicating the audio system is functioning properly. | All |
| 24 | Audio Test Failed | Indicates the failure of the audio test, suggesting issues with the audio system. | All |
| 25 | Audio Test Retried | This event occurs when a candidate initiates a retry of the audio test after a previous failure or issue. | All |
| 26 | Browser Not Supported | The candidate's browser is not compatible with the assessment platform, potentially impacting the session's functionality. | All |
| 27 | Browser Supported | Indicates the candidate's browser is compatible and supported by the assessment platform. | All |
| 28 | Camera Not Detected | The system failed to detect a camera on the candidate's device, which could hinder visual monitoring. | All |
| 29 | Camera Detected | Confirms the successful detection of a camera on the candidate's device. | All |
| 30 | Camera Permission Granted | The candidate has granted permission for the proctoring system to access their camera. | All |
| 31 | Camera Permission Denied | This event is logged when the candidate denies permission for the system to access their camera. | All |
| 32 | Microphone Permission Granted | Indicates that the candidate has allowed the system to access their microphone. | All |
| 33 | Microphone Permission Denied | The candidate has denied permission for the proctoring system to use their microphone. | All |
| 34 | Hardware Test Passed | All necessary hardware (camera, microphone, etc.) has passed the pre-proctoring functionality tests. | All |
| 35 | Camera switched | This event logs any switching of the camera device during the proctoring session. | All |
| 36 | Microphone not detected | The system is unable to detect a microphone on the candidate's device, which may impact audio monitoring. | All |
| 37 | Test Environment Camera Video | This event relates to the capture and review of video footage from the candidate's environment to ensure test integrity. | All |
| 38 | Precheck Approved | The candidate’s pre-assessment checks (identity verification, environment scan, etc.) have been approved. | Live |
| 39 | Precheck Rejected | Indicates the candidate’s pre-assessment submissions did not meet required standards and were rejected. | Live |
| 40 | Precheck Submitted | Marks the submission of pre-assessment checks like identity verification and environment scans by the candidate. | Live |
| 41 | Session Terminated | This event signifies the termination of the assessment session due to rule violations or technical issues. | Live |
| 42 | Photo ID capture | The process of capturing and logging the candidate's photo identification for verification purposes. | All |
| 43 | Face capture | Refers to the capturing of the candidate's face for identity verification and monitoring during the assessment. | All |
| 44 | Full Screen Sharing Permitted | Indicates that the candidate has permitted full screen sharing, allowing complete visibility of their screen activity. | All |
| 45 | Face capture Success | Successfully captured the candidate's face for identity and monitoring purposes. | All |
| 46 | Face capture Failure | The system failed to capture the candidate's face, which may require additional steps or review. | All |
| 47 | ID card capture success | Indicates successful capture of the candidate's ID card. | All |
| 48 | ID card capture failure | The system failed to capture the candidate's ID card, indicating a potential issue. | All |
| 49 | Environment test capture success | Successfully captured the candidate’s testing environment. | All |
| 50 | Environment test capture failure | The system failed to capture the candidate’s testing environment, indicating non-compliance or issues. | All |
| 51 | Audio Call Requested | An audio call has been requested, possibly for communication or further verification/assistance purposes. | Live |
| 52 | Audio Call Initiated | Marks the initiation of an audio call with the candidate during the assessment process. | Live |
| 53 | Audio Call Connected | This event indicates that the audio call has been successfully connected with the candidate. | Live |
| 54 | Audio Call Progress | Shows that the audio call is in progress, facilitating real-time communication or verification. | Live |
| 55 | Audio Call Ended | Indicates the conclusion of the audio call with the candidate. | Live |
| 56 | Candidate Offline | This event is logged when the candidate goes offline or loses connection during the assessment session. | Live |
| 57 | Primary Camera connected | This event is logged when the primary camera has connected successfully. | Live |
| 58 | Primary Camera disconnected | This event is logged when the primary camera has disconnected. | Live |
| 59 | Primary Camera recording started | This event is logged when the primary camera is connected and when the feed is getting recorded successfully. | Live |
| 60 | Primary Camera recording stopped | This event is logged when the primary camera feed is not getting recorded. | Live |
| 61 | Secondary Camera recording started | This event is logged when the candidate starts their secondary camera recording. | All |
| 62 | Secondary Camera recording stopped | This event is logged when the candidate disconnects their secondary camera during the assessment. | All |
| 63 | Screen Recording Started | This event gets logged when the candidate starts sharing their screen. | All |
| 64 | Screen Recording Stopped | This event gets logged when the candidate stops sharing their screen. | All |
| 65 | Book-like object detected | This flag is raised when a book-like object is detected in the view of the camera in the test taker’s surroundings. The book will only be detected if it is within 1.5 metres/5 feet from the camera. | All |
| 66 | Mobile-like object Detected | This flag is raised when a mobile-like object is detected in the view of the camera in the test takers surroundings. The phone will only be detected if it is within 1.5 metres/5 feet from the camera. | All |
Severity of proctoring flags
The severity of proctoring flags plays a crucial role in determining the ProView Index rating for each candidate. Each flag has a threshold, which is the number of times a candidate can trigger the flag before it impacts the ProView Index, and a severity level, indicating the significance of that impact. Additionally, flags have a notification limit, specifying how often a candidate is alerted when a flag is triggered. These elements are key inputs for the algorithm that calculates the final ProView Index rating.
For instance, the "Multiple face detected" flag is considered critical and has a threshold of 1, meaning it has a significant impact on the ProView Index as soon as it's triggered. On the other hand, the "No face detected" flag, which could occur if a candidate briefly moves out of focus, has a low severity rating and a threshold of 5, making it less impactful on the ProView Index.
All these factors together contribute to the final ProView Index rating calculated by our algorithm.