Starting your Online Proctored assessment

Pre-start checklist – Proctored Assessments

Once you have reviewed the pre-start checklist, you are ready to start your assessment, please follow the relevant participant workflow instructions for Live or Automated proctoring session below.

Live+ (Live Proctoring) Participant workflow instructions

1. Close all browser windows and apps – except Testgrid
2. Log in to Testgrid five minutes before your appointment and click to start the Guardian Browser.
3. You will be connected to the Meazure Learning proctoring service. Indicate if you are an EU citizen; if yes, review their GDPR information and follow prompts. If not, select No
4. If you haven't downloaded the Guardian browser, you will be prompted to do so now. Refer to Install the Guardian browser if needed.
5. Connect to the session proctor by following on-screen prompts to download and install the LogMeIn file. This is how your proctor will communicate with you. Mac users may need to update system preferences, be sure to click "Ok" or “Allow” if prompted. When your status shows “waiting,” stay in the queue for your proctor to join the session - do not re-download the applet.
6. Agree to session recording.
7. Photos & Authentication: Take a photo of yourself and your I.D. You may be asked to answer security questions or type a paragraph for verification (if required by your organisation).
8. Proctor Connection & Confirmations: Your proctor will verify your identity, review exam rules, and check permitted resources. The Exam Rule Check dashboard covers
   • Guidelines: How to behave during the assessment (e.g., remain in view).
   • Accommodations: Special conditions allowed by your recruiter.
   • Rules: What to expect during the assessment.
   • Breaks: Allowances for breaks (do not close the browser)
   • Allowed resources: Items permitted in the assessment room.
   • Other resources: Any additional approved items; store away anything not listed.
9. Share your screen when prompted by selecting the appropriate window.
10. Remote System Check: The proctor will request remote access control to your mouse and keyboard via LogMeIn Rescue applet to ensure no unapproved programs are running. All actions will be visible to you.
11. Camera Pan: Show all areas of your room using your webcam or phone as instructed.
12. Assessment Access: The proctor will guide you to your Testgrid account and unlock your assessment.
13. Take Your Assessment: The proctor will release control, and you can begin. Your webcam and screen will be recorded throughout the assessment.

Once you’ve completed your assessment: 

1. Notify the proctor BEFORE submitting: Before submitting the assessment, inform the proctor via the chat box. The proctor will supervise the submission process. Clearing a whiteboard or disposing of any used paper may also be required after the assessment.
2. Log out of Testgrid and the browser: The proctor will observe the log-out process for both Testgrid and all browser tabs.
3. Close the Meazure Learning chat box: Closing the chat box will end the session with Meazure Learning. A customer satisfaction survey will then be available.
4. You can uninstall the Guardian browser if you choose.

Review+ (Automated Proctoring) - Participant workflow instructions 

1. Close all browser windows and apps - except Testgrid

2. Log in to Testgrid: five minutes before your appointment and click to start the Guardian Browser
3. Pre-checks: If the Guardian Browser is not already installed, download it as prompted. You will be required to accept the guidelines and terms of service. The browser will request screen sharing, which is necessary for online proctoring. You will proceed through automated equipment checks to confirm that your system meets minimum requirements.
4. Photos & Authentication: A photograph of yourself and your I.D. will be taken for identity verification. Depending on your organisation's requirements, you may need to respond to randomly generated challenge questions or type a paragraph of text to be compared with a pre-existing typing test completed before exam day. These measures are optional and determined by your organisation.
5. Assessment Rule Acceptance: Review and accept the assessment rules established by your organisation.
6. Taking the Assessment: The system provides information on how to seek assistance during the assessment, and you may begin when ready.

Once you have completed the Assessment: 

When you have finished and submitted all assessment responses, you can: 

1. Log out of the Testgrid platform
2. Close the Guardian browser & uninstall if you choose.

Note: Your webcam and screen activity will be recorded throughout the exam and reviewed afterward to verify compliance with organisational policies. The pre-checks are conducted by a proctor; however, the proctor is not present during the assessment, and interaction is unavailable during this time.

Pre-start checklist – Proctored Assessments