How to Use Testlify's New Screen Sharing Proctoring Feature

Overview

At Testlify, we continuously strive to enhance our tools to help you evaluate and hire the best candidates. Our latest addition is the Screen Sharing feature, designed to make remote proctoring even more robust.

This feature requires candidates to share their entire screen during assessments, providing a comprehensive view of their activity and ensuring the integrity of the evaluation process.

Benefits of Screen Sharing Proctoring

1. Enhanced Security: Monitor the candidate's entire screen to ensure there are no unauthorized activities during the assessment.
2. Improved Transparency: Gain a complete view of the candidate’s actions, providing confidence in the authenticity of their performance.
3. Better Hiring Decisions: Trust the evaluation process, knowing that it is secure and transparent.

How to Enable Screen Sharing Proctoring

1. Log in to Your Testlify Account and click on the 'Assessment' tab.
2. Select the Assessment: Choose the specific assessment you want to proctor with screen sharing.
3. Enable Screen Sharing: Go to the assessments 'Settings' and under 'Proctoring' select 'Make screen sharing mandatory' and click on the 'Save' button to save these changes.

How Candidates Will be Guided to Share Their Screen

1. Candidates will be informed prior to taking the assessment to share their screen.

2.They must click on 'Start sharing' for the assessment to proceed

3. A summary of the test details with the duration will be displayed on the screen, followed by general instructions.

4. On clicking 'Start' a candidates will be prompted to select the relevant details to share their screen. They must select 'Entire Screen', enable system audio sharing and click on 'Share' to enable successfully enable screen sharing.

5. The screen sharing notification at the bottom of the screen indeed confirms that the candidate screen is being shared.

6. In case the candidate clicks on 'Stop sharing' and wants to stop sharing the assessment, he/she will be informed to resume screen sharing.

7. Once candidates successfully complete and submit the assessment, the screen sharing videos can be viewed in their respective individual reports.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How does screen sharing enhance the security of the assessment?

Screen sharing allows the employer/test administrator to monitor the candidate's entire screen, ensuring there are no unauthorized activities, such as using search engines, accessing prohibited resources, or receiving assistance from others.

2. What technical requirements are needed for screen sharing?

Candidates need a stable internet connection, a modern web browser (any Chromium based browser), and a computer with screen sharing capabilities enabled.

3. Can screen sharing be customized for different assessments?

Yes, screen sharing can be enabled or disabled for each specific assessment, allowing flexibility depending on the security needs of the evaluation.

4. How do you ensure the privacy of the candidate during screen sharing?

Screen sharing is only active during the assessment. We adhere to strict data privacy policies, and the shared screen is used solely for monitoring assessment integrity.

5. What if a candidate declines to share their screen?

Candidates must agree to share their screen to proceed with the assessment. If they decline, they will not be able to take the assessment.

6. Are there additional costs for using the screen sharing feature?

Yes, it is billed at $5 per candidate, with this feature offered for free for the first 5 candidates. For more details feel free to reach out to our support team.

Conclusion

Testlify's Screen Sharing feature is a game-changer in remote proctoring, providing enhanced security and transparency for your candidate evaluations. By utilizing this feature, you can make more informed hiring decisions with confidence.

If you have any questions or need assistance, our support team is here to help. You can email us support@testlify.com