Eproctoring is a way of providing online exam supervision. Online exam supervision allows NorQuest applicants, students, and community members to write their exams in their own home or place of their choosing, rather than commuting to our on-campus testing centre.
Both live, online proctors and technology systems are used to monitor exam writers during their exam session. Eproctoring allows students to take their exams at a date and time of their choosing – at any time of the day or night, seven days per week.
NorQuest has partnered with Meazure Learning's ProctorU eProctoring services two service providers to meet the testing needs of applicant, student, and external clients.
What should you know about eProctoring?
Not all exams at NorQuest are eProctored. However, if your exam uses eProctoring services, there are some important things you need to know. Testing Services will provide you with additional information prior to your exam
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To confirm your identity as the test-taker have a government issued photo ID ready. If you are a NorQuest student, please use your NorQuest student ID card (digital or physical is accepted.
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You need a private, quiet space to write your exam. You will show that your space is private by panning your camera around the room.
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You will be monitored for the duration of your exam – both you and your computer screen can be seen by your proctor.
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Your exam writing session will be recorded for the sole purpose of exam adjudication.
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In some cases, an online proctor will ask you if they can take control of your computer. This will allow them to help you set up your computer for your exam and/or provide technical support, as needed.
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ProctorU meet NorQuest’s standards and requirements for data security and privacy.
What are the technical requirements to use eproctoring?
To use eproctoring you will need access to a laptop or a computer. We do not recommend using a computer in a public library, workplace, or other public place. These types of computers may have security settings that will prevent you from using eproctoring services.
ProctorU Technical Requirements
You will need a functioning microphone and all the requirements below. You must download the Guardian browser to use ProctorU. You can also download the Guardian Browser directly from your dashboard in ProctorU.
Once you set up your ProctorU account, check to see if you have the requirements by clicking on "Test my equipment".
Operating system:
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Windows 10 (Windows 10 S mode is not supported) or later, MacOS 10.13 or later
Equipment:
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Desktop or laptop computer (tablets and Chromebooks are not supported)
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Built-in or external webcam, microphone and speakers
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8GB or more of RAM
Internet connection:
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An upload and download speed of 3 Mbps
Connectivity ports:
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1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
CPU Cores:
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More information for NorQuest instructors
If your course exams will be using ProctorU, please contact testing@norquest.ca for more information.
Testing and Assessment Centre
(July-August: Mon - Fri 8:30 am – 4:00 pm)
Closed: Weekends and statutory holidays.