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Audio Proctoring

This article will guide you to learn more about audio proctoring in WeCP

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Written by The WeCP Team
Updated over 3 months ago

WeCP's audio proctoring feature is designed to enhance the integrity of online assessments by monitoring the sound environment during a test. This feature detects specific types of audio signals that could indicate potential violations of exam conditions, ensuring that your assessments are conducted in a fair and secure environment.

What We Detect

  1. Human Conversation:

    • The system is capable of detecting clear human conversations. If it picks up multiple voices or extended speaking, it can alert you to potential instances of collaboration or cheating.

  2. Human Murmuring:

    • WeCP's proctoring technology also detects murmuring, which is typically quieter and less distinct than regular conversation. This helps to catch subtle attempts at communication that might otherwise go unnoticed.

What We Do Not Detect

  1. Human Whispering:

    • The system is not designed to detect whispering. Due to the low volume and frequency of whispers, they often blend into background noise and are challenging to isolate for reliable detection.

  2. Environmental Noise:

    • Background sounds such as traffic, typing, or other environmental noises are ignored by the system. This is to prevent false positives and ensure that the focus remains on detecting human speech that may indicate potential misconduct.

Why These Specific Sounds?

Our goal with audio proctoring is to balance security with user experience. By focusing on detecting human conversation and murmuring, we aim to flag only those instances that are likely to be significant, while minimizing distractions and false alerts from everyday background noise.

How It Works

  • During the Assessment: The audio proctoring feature runs continuously, monitoring the sound environment through the user's microphone.

  • Alerts and Reports: If the system detects conversation or murmuring, it generates an alert for the test administrator, who can review the incident. The system records these events for later analysis if necessary.

Best Practices for Test-Takers

  • Ensure a Quiet Environment: To avoid any unnecessary alerts, test-takers should choose a quiet space to complete their assessments.

  • Speak Clearly When Necessary: If the assessment requires spoken responses, test-takers should speak clearly to ensure their responses are captured correctly.

  • Avoid Unnecessary Talking: To prevent triggering the proctoring system, avoid speaking or making noise during the assessment unless absolutely necessary.

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