Can AI Proctors Detect Online Exam Cheating? | Automated Online Exam Proctoring

The video explores the evolution and implementation of online proctoring systems, highlighting their role in preventing cheating during online exams. It discusses the technologies used, such as AI algorithms for identity verification and activity monitoring, and addresses challenges like bias and data privacy. The video also considers the psychological impact of being monitored and the future of online proctoring in education.

What is a primary concern with online exams compared to traditional exams?

• Difficulty in understanding questions

• Lack of access to study materials

• Increased potential for cheating

• Limited time to complete the exam

How did the original online proctoring systems operate?

• By using AI to monitor students

• By connecting students to a remote human proctor

• By disabling internet access during exams

• By requiring students to take exams in person

What is one of the functionalities added to automated proctoring systems?

• Real-time grading of exams

• Facial recognition for identity verification

• Providing hints for difficult questions

• Allowing breaks during exams

What is a key strategy used by proctoring software to ensure the right person is taking the test?

• Use of multiple-choice questions

• Identity verification through facial recognition

• Random question generation

• Time-limited access to the exam

What challenge is associated with training algorithms to detect cheating?

• High cost of algorithm development

• Lack of available data

• Difficulty in creating unbiased training sets

• Inability to monitor multiple students

What is a reported issue with facial recognition in proctoring software?

• It can only be used in well-lit rooms

• It may not accurately identify students of color

• It requires constant internet access

• It is too expensive to implement

What is a psychological effect of automated proctoring on students?

• Improved exam performance

• Reduced anxiety about cheating

• Feeling of being constantly watched

• Increased focus on exam content