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How do I enable screen proctoring for my test?

Learn how to enable screen and webcam proctoring for your assessment, including step-by-step instructions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Brave.

Written by Alex
Updated over 2 weeks ago

To ensure a fair and transparent evaluation, some assessments may require screen proctoring.


If enabled, you will be asked to share your entire screen before the test begins.

During the assessment, the system may capture screenshots if you switch tabs, open other applications, or move away from the test window.


Make sure you share your entire screen, not just a browser tab or window.


Google Chrome

Follow these steps if you are using Google Chrome


Step 1: Close other tabs and Stay on the test window

Before starting the test, close unnecessary tabs and applications.

During the assessment, you should remain on the test window.


Step 2: Share Your Entire Screen

When prompted, click Share Screen.

A screen sharing dialog will appear.

You must select Entire Screen (not a browser tab or window).

  1. Select Entire Screen

  2. Choose the screen you want to share

  3. Click Share


Step 3: Confirm Screen Sharing Has Started

Once sharing starts, Chrome will show a notification that the site is sharing your screen.

Do not stop sharing until the test is complete.


Step 4: Enable Webcam Access

If webcam proctoring is enabled, your browser will ask for camera permission.

Click Allow to enable webcam access.

The system will capture periodic images during the test for integrity checks.

If you encounter issues enabling your webcam, refer to:


Step 5: Stay in Full-Screen Mode

Some assessments require full-screen mode.

If enabled:

  • The test will ask you to enter full-screen

  • If you exit full-screen, you will be reminded to return

Please keep the test in full-screen mode for the entire assessment.


Brave Browser

Brave uses the same screen-sharing interface as Chrome. Follow the Chrome steps above.

Steps

  1. Click Share Screen when prompted.

  2. Select Entire Screen.

  3. Choose your screen.

  4. Click Share.

  5. Enable webcam access and proceed


Mozilla Firefox

Follow these steps if you are using Firefox.

Before starting the test, close unnecessary tabs and applications.

During the assessment, you should remain on the test window.


Step 1: Click “Share Screen”

When prompted during the test, click Share Screen.

⚠️ If screen recording permission has not already been granted to Firefox, you may be asked to allow it.

Go to System Preferences and grant permission (for Mac)


Step 2: Choose the screen to share

Firefox will show a screen sharing dialog.

  1. Select the Entire Screen option from the dropdown

  2. Click Allow


Step 3: Allow Webcam Access

If webcam proctoring is enabled, Firefox will ask for camera permission.

Click Proceed to enable webcam access.

The system may capture periodic images during the assessment to help ensure test integrity.

If you encounter issues enabling your webcam, refer to:


Safari (Mac)

Follow the steps below if you are using Safari.


Step 1: Close other tabs and stay on the test window

Before starting the assessment, close any unnecessary browser tabs or applications.


Step 2: Click “Share Screen”

When prompted during the test, click Share Screen.

Safari will ask you to choose what you want to share.


Step 3: Select “Allow to Share Screen”

Make sure you share the entire screen, not just a browser window.


Step 4: Enable Screen Recording Permission

If Safari does not already have permission to record your screen, macOS may ask you to enable it.

Go to: System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording

Enable access for Safari.


Step 5: Allow Webcam Access

If webcam proctoring is enabled, Safari will ask for camera permission.

Click Allow to enable webcam access.


Step 6: Enter Full-Screen Mode

Some assessments require full-screen mode.

If prompted, allow the test to enter full-screen and remain in full-screen mode for the entire assessment.

If you exit full-screen mode, you may be asked to return to it.


Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer is not supported for proctored assessments. Please use a modern browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.


Important Guidelines During the Test

While the test is running:

  • Do not switch tabs

  • Do not open other applications

  • Do not minimize the browser

  • Do not stop screen sharing

If you leave the test window, the system may capture screenshots and flag the activity in the test report.

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