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FAQs

What does proctored test mean on Pearson? ›

Your computer's webcam monitors your work and makes a video that your instructor can review after you finish. If the application detects anything that might indicate cheating, your instructor gets an alert. Proctoring is done by Respondus Monitor Proctoring.

With Pearson VUE, our candidates benefit from access to multi-modal exam delivery options, such as online proctoring, as well as the largest network of test centers in the world.

You will receive notification of your pass or fail status within a few minutes of completing your exam in the form of a printed score report. In addition, for candidates testing at Pearson VUE you can obtain your score reports from within your Open Group Pearson VUE testing account.

Results can take up to 2-3 days to be posted to your Pearson VUE account.

Through audio and video recordings, screen monitoring, and advanced algorithms, the software analyzes patterns to identify potential cheating behaviors, ensuring a secure and fair exam environment.

Only your institution-approved exam administrator/proctor will be monitoring you during the TEAS exam, flagging certain behaviors as dictated by your institution. Decisions regarding potential breaches of exam integrity are left to the discretion of your institution.

Everything they do will be shown on your screen and they cannot perform "hidden" actions. This access is only granted with your explicit permission and after you've clicked a button to confirm. Proctors have the ability to view the screen and utilize the mouse and keyboard as if they were sitting next to you.

During those mentally draining tests, software such as Pearson VUE and Honorlock track a test taker's eye movements and sobbing, according to a TikTok user. Josef Fruehwald, a University of Kentucky professor, said he wouldn't trust professors relying on tracking software.

The desk or walls around you must not have any writing. The room must be as quiet as possible. Sounds such as music or television are not permitted. No other person is allowed to enter the room while you are taking the proctored exam.

Yes, we capture all activity on the candidate's computer. Our system does not operate a lock down browser as some candidates may need to visit external sites during the exam.

Can Pearson detect cheating? ›

Pearson MyLab can detect cheating because it tracks students' progress and how they answer questions.

You may be required to use LockDown Browser with a webcam, which will record you during an online, nonproctored exam. (The webcam feature is sometimes referred to as “Respondus Monitor.”) Your computer must have a functioning webcam and microphone. A broadband connection is also required.

Any score of 700 or greater is a "pass." Any score below 700 is a "fail." (Exams scaled from 1 to 100 with passing score scaled to 70.)

Once a proctored Fortinet exam has been passed it cannot be taken again. Pearson VUE will block registration to retake already passed exams. Candidates who fail an exam must wait (15) consecutive days after the failed attempt, to retake it.

A proctored test is a test that is supervised by someone, referred to as a proctor, who verifies the identity of the test taker and maintains academic integrity. Proctored tests may be administered in-person or remotely.

Yes, with the integration of proctoring software like Respondus Monitor or Talview, Pearson can significantly enhance its ability to detect tab-switching during exams.

At the start of the proctored exam, you must verify your identity by taking a webcam photo of your face, your photo ID, and anything else the software needs to verify the exam environment. While you take the exam, you must follow edX's proctoring rules and requirements.