Proctoring plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and transparency of any online assessment process. With the introduction of Question-level activity logs, you can monitor each candidate's activities during the test to ensure there is no malpractice or breach of guidelines. These logs provide valuable insights, such as how long a candidate took to answer each question and any suspicious behavior like switching tabs or inactivity.
This article explains how to enable, disable, and view Question-level activity logs for proctoring in Testlify.
Step-by-step Guide to Enable/Disable Question-level Activity Logs
To enable or disable Question-level activity logs in Testlify, follow these steps:
Login to Your Workspace: Visit app.testlify.com and log in using your registered email ID and OTP.
Select an Assessment: Navigate to the list of assessments on your dashboard. Click on the assessment for which you would like to enable/disable Question-level activity logs.
Click on the Edit Option: Once you're on the assessment page, locate the "Edit" button at the top right corner of your screen and click it.
Access Assessment Settings: Now, you'll be redirected to the Set Assessment page. On this page, click on the "Settings" tab.
Enable/Disable Question-level Activity Logs: In the Proctoring section, you'll see the "Question-level activity logs" option. To enable it, check the box. To disable it, uncheck the box and finally save the settings.
How to View the Question-level Activity Logs
Once you've enabled the logs for an assessment, follow these steps to view the activity for individual candidates:
Select the Assessment: From your dashboard, click on the assessment where Question-level activity logs have been enabled.
Go to Candidate Results: Scroll down to the "All Candidates" section, where you can see a list of candidates who have taken the test. Click on the name of the candidate whose activity logs you want to view.
Access the Candidate Result Page: On the candidate result page, scroll down until you reach the "Proctoring" section.
View Logs: Under the "Proctoring" section, click on the "Logs" button to view the detailed Question-level activity logs for the selected candidate. You can review details such as time spent on each question, activity time stamps, and any flags for unusual behavior.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What does the Question-level activity log capture?
The logs capture data on how much time a candidate spends on each question, any suspicious behavior (e.g., tab-switching), and periods of inactivity during the assessment.
2. Can I enable Question-level activity logs for a specific candidate?
No, the setting applies to the entire assessment. Once enabled, it logs activity for all candidates taking that particular assessment.
3. Does enabling Question-level activity logs slow down the assessment?
No, enabling this feature does not impact the performance of the assessment. The data is collected in the background without affecting the candidate's experience.
4. Can candidates know if Question-level activity logs are enabled?
Candidates are not explicitly informed when activity logs are enabled, but they are generally aware of the proctoring measures in place for assessments.
Conclusion
Proctoring and monitoring candidates through Question-level activity logs is a robust way to ensure integrity during online assessments. With this feature, you can track the behavior of candidates at a granular level, helping you make more informed decisions and maintain the fairness of the testing environment. Remember to activate this feature before the assessment and review logs afterward for any discrepancies.
Need Support?
If you encounter any issues while enabling or viewing Question-level activity logs, feel free to reach out to our support team at [email protected] for assistance. We're here to help!