CBT Proctoring and Test Security 2

Question 1

A test-taker requests a bathroom break during a high-stakes CBT exam. What is the standard proctoring protocol?

Accepted Answer

Escort the candidate and log the break in the incident report

Answer

Proctors must escort candidates during breaks and document all departures to maintain chain of custody and prevent cheating.

Question 2

Which behavior best describes 'proxy testing' in a CBT environment?

Accepted Answer

Having an unauthorized person take the exam on behalf of the registered candidate

Answer

Proxy testing occurs when someone other than the registered candidate sits for the exam, which is a form of identity fraud.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of biometric verification at a CBT testing center?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the candidate's identity matches the registered test-taker

Answer

Biometric verification ensures the person taking the exam is the same person who registered, preventing proxy testing.

Question 4

During a remote proctored exam, a candidate's video feed cuts out for 45 seconds. What should the proctor do?

Accepted Answer

Flag the incident and attempt to reconnect before making a determination

Answer

Protocol requires the proctor to document the loss of visual contact and attempt to restore the connection before taking punitive action.

Question 5

What does a 'clean desk policy' require of candidates taking a remote CBT exam?

Accepted Answer

No unauthorized materials, phones, or notes may be present in the testing area

Answer

A clean desk policy prohibits any unauthorized items in the testing environment to prevent candidates from accessing outside help.

CBT - Computer Based Testing Practice Test