Enable and Use Mouse Out Tracking

What is Mouse Out Tracking?

Mouse Out Tracking is a proctoring feature that detects when a candidate moves their mouse outside the assessment window. Each event is logged and tagged with the exact question the candidate was on, giving you precise insight into potential integrity violations.

Before you begin

You need administrator access or assessment editing permissions.
The assessment must already exist in your workspace.

Enable Mouse Out Tracking

Log in to your workspace at app.testlify.com using your registered email and OTP.
Click the assessment name you want to configure.
Click Edit to open assessment settings.
Go to Settings > Proctoring tab.
Enable Mouse Out Tracking and set the tolerance limit (in seconds) — this defines how long the mouse can leave the window before an event is flagged. Click Save.

Tip: A tolerance of 3–5 seconds filters accidental movements while still catching deliberate exits.

View Mouse Out Tracking Logs

From the Candidates list, click the candidate's name to open their result.
Scroll down to the Proctoring section.
Find Mouse Out Proctor Violation and click View Logs.
The logs page shows each mouse-out and mouse-in event with its exact timestamp and the question the candidate was on at the time — similar to how copy-paste logs show copied text or image violations show snapshots.

How Mouse Out Tracking works

Once enabled, the system monitors the candidate's mouse position throughout the assessment. Any exit from the window is recorded as a Mouse Out Proctor Violation in the candidate's report, helping you identify candidates who may be looking for answers outside the test window.

Note: Mouse Out Tracking does not apply to File Upload or Practical question types.

Why question-level tagging matters

Shows which question a candidate left the window on — not just when.
Helps correlate violations with question difficulty.
Improves auditability and decision-making on candidate integrity.

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