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Invigilator passwords in Inspera Assessment serve as a crucial security measure and a tool to assist candidates during exams. 

This article explains the various purposes of an invigilator password, details how to set it up for both Safe Exam Browser (SEB) and Open Browser tests, and outlines when the password prompt appears for candidates.

Purposes of the Invigilator Password

The invigilator password is a security credential set by Planners and becomes visible to Chief Invigilators and Invigilators one hour before the test starts. This password should not be distributed to candidates; it must be entered by the Chief Invigilator or Invigilator.

The invigilator password helps in several key scenarios during an exam:

• Assisting candidates in SEB: It helps a candidate exit Safe Exam Browser (SEB) during an exam if needed.
• Re-initiating SEB: It aids a candidate who needs to initiate SEB two or more times for the same test.
• Facilitating withdrawal: It facilitates a candidate's formal withdrawal from the test, available upon request.
• Saving submissions: It enables a candidate to save their submission in case of an internet disconnection during the test.
• Preventing multiple accesses: It prevents a candidate from accessing the test multiple times beyond what is allowed.

Setting Invigilator passwords for tests

You can set invigilator passwords for both Safe Exam Browser (SEB) and Open Browser tests.

For Safe Exam Browser (SEB) tests

1. Select the test in Deliver.
2. In the Test setup go to the Security section.

3. Select Safe Exam Browser for PC and Mac.

   

4. You can either create your own password or use the one automatically generated by Inspera Assessment.
   • Your password can contain the following:
     • Uppercase and lowercase letters
     • Numbers or digits
     • Special characters (e.g., !, @, #, $, %).
   • Note for Inspera Integrity Browser (IIB): If Inspera Integrity Browser (IIB) is enabled, the character count for the password cannot exceed 8 characters.

For Open Browser tests

The invigilator password in Open Browser tests improves security, especially for tests conducted in computer rooms with institution-owned machines or for candidates who are exempt from using a Lockdown Browser but still need controlled access.

The invigilator password prompt typically appears in these situations:

• The candidate tries to navigate to the Dashboard before their submission has been fully delivered.
• The candidate tries to open and continue in a test that has already started (e.g., re-entering).

1. Select the test in Deliver.
2. In the Test setup go to the Security section.

3. Under Open Browser, select Require Invigilator Password. 

   

4. You can either create your own password or use the one automatically generated by Inspera Assessment.
   • Your password can contain the following:
     • Uppercase and lowercase letters
     • Numbers or digits
     • Special characters (e.g., !, @, #, $, %).