Strategies to gain an unfair advantage during remotely monitored examinations encompass a range of methods, from circumventing security protocols to obtaining unauthorized assistance. These actions violate the integrity of the assessment and undermine the intended evaluation of a candidate’s knowledge and skills. For instance, an individual might attempt to use hidden devices or communicate with outside parties to obtain answers during the test, while another might try to manipulate the testing environment to bypass surveillance measures.
The desire to improve one’s perceived performance, pressure to achieve high scores, or a lack of preparation can fuel the implementation of deceptive test-taking behaviors. These actions have implications that extend beyond the individual, impacting the validity of academic credentials and professional certifications. Historically, such behaviors were addressed through in-person monitoring, but the rise of remote proctoring presents new challenges and necessitates different approaches to detection and prevention.
