Cheating in Online Proctored Exams
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Hoping you are well. It is about lockdown browser today as a proctoring software and whether it is possible to bypass or cheat the proctoring software during an exam. As more and more exams and testing move online, it has become critical for institutions to proctor their exams so as to eliminate cheating during the exams. Lockdown Browser has emerged as one of the best proctoring softwares due to its ruthless, efficient and simple approach in curbing exam cheating. It is also affordable and is deployed automatically which allows for scaling to as many students as possible without complications. Therefore, expect it in almost all the quizzes and exams from now onwards.
All that said, it is possible to cheat or bypass lockdown Browser. It is.
However, before we get to the method, let us figure out what exactly it entails. First of all, before you begin the exam you must download the latest respondus lockdown browser from the link provided by your institution. This browser is a custom browser that locks you within the test environment. You cannot go outside the browser and search for answers. The latest version requires a camera that monitors you through out. It also monitors audio; in case you talk to someone. Additionally, if your face moves out of the vision area, you will be flagged. Remember that your computer screen is also recorded for viewing later. Now you are locked in the browser, you are not permitted to move, and you cannot search for answers. You also have to put your phone away. You better study. Study hard.
However, there are alternatives you can pursue if you would like to beat this system.
I will outline 5 approaches. Starting from the best and moving outwards.
1. Technical Expert method.
Yes, technical Experts are involved. These are highly skilled and experienced individuals in this respondus lockdown software. They know everything about this browser. They will take over and install custom software’s that will enable them to easily see your screen and take the exam for you. This is the best method, as they will not only bypass the lockdown browser, but they will also take the exam on your behalf. They will input the correct solutions for all the questions. All you will have to do is simulate and pretend as if you are the one taking the exam.
2. Using Phone and other cool gadgets. For this method, all one has to do is find a blind spot usually, somewhere near the screen of the computer. You can then take the pictures and send to friends or you can google or ChatGPT the answers. You have to be careful as the camera is watching and you can be flagged. You have to be subtle
3. Using Remote sharing softwares. The main remote sharing softwares like TeamViewer, remote pc, any desk and others have been blacklisted and banned. The browser will insist that you close them down before you start, if they are open. However, there are new ones that are not widely known that you can easily connect. Use the less known as they can perform a similar function but they have not been blacklisted. However, be careful, as before the exam you may easily connect, but as soon as the exam starts you find that it’s a blackscreen and you cannot see the questions therefore you cannot help your friend. Test widely to find the best one.
4. Traditional methods. Have friends hide somewhere in the blindspot of the webcam. That way, when exam starts, they can help with answers or they can search on google or ChatGPT for answers.
5. Impersonation. Although I don’t like it that much. Use this only if absolutely necessary. This involves having someone else sit down and take the exam for you. If an ID Is involved you can give them the ID, they print and they present it as you. This can only be used if it’s a onetime exam and during registration they did not ask for you face photo.
Out of all the outlined methods, the best method is the technical Expert method. Hoping you saw the approach. Join our forums by following the links below.
