Check-In, Step by Step
What actually happens in the fifteen minutes before an exam starts, so that none of it is a surprise.
During the exam
What to do in the moment, in order. Note the time, follow the procedure, and carry on.
7 notes in this section
If Identity Verification Fails
What to do when the system will not recognise you, why it happens, and how to stop it consuming your exam.
Looking Away Is Normal
Students who believe they must stare at the screen perform worse and are more distressed. What the software actually expects of you.
If Somebody Comes Into the Room
A second person appearing is one of the stronger flags. What to do in the moment, and why the order of your actions matters.
If Your Connection Drops
The failure students find most distressing. What actually happens, what to do in what order, and why it is not a conduct issue.
If the Software Crashes
The proctoring software or the exam platform stops working. What to do, in what order, and what to insist on afterwards.
Asking for Help Mid-Exam
You are allowed to contact somebody during a monitored exam. How to do it without it looking like anything else.
Before the exam
During and after
This guide is written from the student’s side. A flag is a moment somebody may look at, not an accusation. Nothing here is legal or medical advice: data-protection rules, evidential standards and institutional procedures differ by jurisdiction. The tool comparisons cover voluntary preparation and productivity workflows; they are not techniques for circumventing monitoring.