Exam Security for Semester-Based Courses
Honorlock is the primary proctoring solution for exam security.
All students are expected to abide by the academic integrity guidelines as outlined in the UND Code of Student Life. Please see the FAQ section for answers to frequently asked questions.
After a comprehensive review process of existing proctoring vendors, Honorlock has been selected as the new proctoring solution for UND. Honorlock provides a hybrid approach that allows students to start a proctoring session at any time (without scheduling) while being monitored by a combination of AI and live proctors.
The College of Engineering & Mines will continue to use ProctorU. For more information about ProctorU, please reach out to the College of Engineering & Mines Distance Office.
Honorlock is integrated with Blackboard and uses a Chrome extension to connect for proctoring. To get started with Honorlock, please review the following resources:
- HonorPrep Guided Tour - This will walk you through the entire proctoring process
- Test Taker Resources
- Minimum System Requirements
- Test Taker Privacy Resources
- Honorlock Student Toolbar Overview
- Honorlock Student Best Practices
- Completing a Room Scan Using Honorlock
- Honorlock Student FAQ
Prepare for your Exam
- Make sure your computer/laptop is fully charged and you have a working webcam and microphone connected.
- Make sure you are using the Google Chrome browser.
- Install the Honorlock Chrome Extension
- Check your system at honorlock.com/support.
- Find a quiet, private, well-lit location to limit potential flags and distractions.
- Be sure the desk or table is cleared of all other materials. This means removing all books, papers, notebooks, calculators, cellphones, etc. unless specifically permitted in posted guidelines for that particular examination.
- You may be asked to complete a room scan of your testing area before starting the exam. Students who do not wish to comply with a camera pan of the testing area, should contact their instructor to discuss alternative proctoring options.
- Have a photo ID available for identity verification (UND-issued student ID card or government-issued driver's license, passport, etc.)
Take your Exam
- When you are ready to complete your exam, go to https://blackboard.UND.edu/. Note: Honorlock will not work if you are using https://blackboard.NDUS.edu.
- Navigate to your Blackboard course and click on the exam link. Then click Begin.
- Follow the steps in the How to Use Honorlock (Test Takers) user guide.
Troubleshooting Tips
- If you are prompted for a password or access code, verify that you are using https://blackboard.UND.edu/ to sign into Blackboard. Note: Honorlock will not work if you are using https://blackboard.NDUS.edu.
- Make sure you are using Google Chrome and have the Honorlock Chrome Extension installed or enabled. Other proctoring extensions (ProctorU/Proctorio) should be uninstalled from Chrome.
- Your exam session may pause briefly if Honorlock's AI no longer detects your image within the camera feed. Once you refocus your face within the webcam, the AI will automatically resume your exam session where you left off.
Honorlock Support
- Support access is built into Honorlock in real time. Faculty and students can contact Honorlock support by live chat within the Honorlock window in Blackboard and/or by email at support@honorlock.com.
- For answers to common questions visit Honorlock’s searchable knowledge base
Respondus LockDown Browser is a free custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Blackboard. When students use Respondus LockDown Browser they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, the computer is locked into the exam until it is submitted for grading. Respondus LockDown Browser is compatible with Mac and Windows, but is not compatible with Chromebooks.
YuJa Exam Proctoring allows the student to record video/audio and their computer screen while completing an exam. The recording is securely allocated to a centralized instructor folder which will avoid distribution of the exam recording by the student. There is no additional charge for YuJa Exam Proctoring.
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YuJa Proctoring with Respondus LockDown Browser
Respondus LockDown Browser can be used in addition to YuJa Proctoring for an extra layer of exam security.
Some courses may allow use of in-person proctors or testing centers for proctored exams if no other options are available. Proctors are individuals who agree to supervise examinations and meet the criteria set forth by the University of North Dakota (see Proctor Policy below). Proctors have the responsibility of facilitating fairness and integrity during testing situations.
Individual fees for in-person proctors will be the responsibility of the student.
Please visit with your course instructor or department to see if this option is available.
Proctor Policy
Please note that the College of Engineering & Mines has a specific proctoring policy. Please see the In-Person Proctoring policy for CEM. Also, courses and programs may have different proctor requirements. Check with your course instructor to verify proctor requirements.
Proctors May Be
- Testing Centers
- School or Public Librarian
- K-12 Teachers or College/University Professors - with a verified school email address
- Educational Administrators (principal/superintendent) - with a verified school email address
- Adult Learning Centers
- Guidance Counselors
- Commanding Officers, Military Education Officers or Embassy Education Officers (for current military students and spouses)
Proctors May Not Be
- Students
- Teaching Assistants
- Friends
- Relatives
- Spouses
- Human Resources Representative
- Direct Supervisors
- Direct Reports/Employees
- Colleagues at Same Level
- Athletic or Assistant Coaches
- Personal Tutors
Proctoring Rules
- All exams will be accessed online. A computer with internet access must be available at the testing site where the exam is proctored. Wireless internet connections are not recommended. Web browser and operating system requirements can be found at Technology Requirements page. The web browser must be configured to accept cookies.
- Proctors must verify the identity of the student (with a photo ID such as a driver's license) and read all of the exam instructions to the student before he or she begins the exam.
- Proctors must closely monitor the student until he or she is finished with the exam and ensure the student does not leave the room, except for an emergency.
- Exams are typically posted in Blackboard and protected with a password. Proctors will not give the student the password for online exams. The student will navigate to the exam in Blackboard and the proctor will enter the exam password when prompted.
- Students are not allowed to open any browsers or computer files during an online exam, unless otherwise specified. Exams should not be printed, unless it is a PDF exam taken with an in-person proctor.
- Students cannot take the exam with books, notes, or reference aids of any kind unless specified in the exam instructions. Students cannot take notes about the exam or attempt by any other means (e.g., by using a cell-phone camera or other electronic device) to copy any part of the exam.
- If the exam is specified as a PDF (printed) exam, proctors must collect all exam documents at the conclusion of the testing period. The completed exam documents should be scanned and uploaded into Blackboard. Some print exams need to be returned to UND by fax and/or by mail. Please check the specific exam instructions within the Blackboard course for details. When exams are required to be returned by mail, students must provide a stamped, addressed envelope for the proctor to mail the exam to UND.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question that isn't answered here? Please contact your instructor or UND Technical Support.
My exam/quiz is not available in Blackboard, what should I do?
If the exam is not available in Blackboard, please contact your course instructor.
What if I am kicked out of the exam or receive a submission error?
If the exam submitted prematurely, please contact the course instructor.
What are the technical requirements for proctored exams?
- All exams will be accessed online. A computer with Internet access must be available. Exams should not be taken on smartphones or tablets.
- Exams should be taken in a private, well-lit environment.
- Wireless Internet connections are not recommended.
- Web browser and operating system requirements can be found on the Technical Requirements page. The web browser must be configured to accept cookies.
- See browser and extension requirements above.
What are my options if I am not comfortable with a room scan of my testing area?
- Students may be asked to provide a camera pan of the testing area prior to starting a proctored exam to ensure exam security.
- Students who do not wish to comply with a camera pan of the testing area, should contact their instructor to discuss alternative testing options.
What accommodations are available for students with disabilities?
The University of North Dakota is committed to providing equal access to students with documented disabilities. To ensure access to your classes and program, please contact Student Disability Resources to engage in a confidential discussion about accommodations for the classroom, clinical and/or online course settings. Accommodations are not provided retroactively. Students are encouraged to register with Student Disability Resources at the start of their class/program. More information can be obtained by email UND.sdr@UND.edu or by phone at 701.777.2100.