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The world is digitizing and increasing its inclination and dependency on technology. Everything is switching over to the online mode, including education. This has given rise to a new concept called \u2018EdTech\u2019.Thanks to EdTech, the exams which are conducted by educational institutes are no longer pen-paper based. The remotely proctored (supervised) online exams have become an inseparable and crucial part of the education sector.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remote proctoring<\/a> has always been a controversial topic. It has been receiving both support and opposition from education stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stakeholders in education have been confused and intimidated by the remote proctoring process. They are unsure about this type of exam, so it is understandable why many hesitate to trust them with their children’s future grades or even take there are many myths revolving around remotely proctored exams<\/a>. These myths continue to exist and create fear and obscurity in the minds of people. In this blog, we try and bust some misconceptions by revealing the truths behind these false beliefs tests themselves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are many myths revolving around remotely proctored exams. These myths continue to exist and create fear and obscurity<\/i><\/b> in the minds of people. In this blog, we try and bust some misconceptions by revealing the truths behind these false beliefs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Thus, if you are someone who wishes to adopt remotely proctored exams for your institutes, then please check the article below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The myths related to remotely proctored exams –<\/a>
    • Myth 1: Remotely proctored exams are insecure and unreliable.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 2: Remotely proctored exams are not cost-effective.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 3: Remotely proctored exams are not scalable.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 4: Remotely proctored exams are difficult to install.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 5: Remotely proctored exams are difficult to operate.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 6: Remotely proctored exams are very easy to crack.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 7: Remotely proctored exams are inaccessible in rural areas.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 8: Remotely proctored exams are prone to technical failure.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 9: Remotely proctored exams must be answered in a sequential manner.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 10: The candidates might feel anxious due to continuous video recording.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 11: Remotely proctored exams only use video-based proctoring.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 12: Remotely proctored exams cannot help to measure a student\u2019s knowledge about a subject.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 13: Remotely proctored exams cannot provide validity or accreditation for online courses.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 14: Remotely proctored exams can make you lose your privacy with virtual proctoring.<\/a><\/li>
    • Myth 15: The online exam platforms can access a candidate\u2019s system even after the completion of the exam.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
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      <\/span>Myth 1: Remotely proctored exams are insecure and unreliable.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n

      Fact: <\/strong>A variety of advanced mechanisms are used to create a platform that can conduct remotely proctored exams. These mechanisms include various types of proctoring techniques and some other techniques such as secure browser, audit logging, IP address audit, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Some of these mechanisms are also powered by Artificial Intelligence<\/a>. For example, mechanisms such as facial recognition, suspicious object detection, chatbots, etc., can prove very useful in detecting any signs of cheating and fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The online platforms also incorporate different security protocols to maintain secrecy and improve the reliability of the remotely proctored exams.<\/p>\n\n\n