Cheating prevention tools are measures or technologies implemented to prevent candidates from cheating or altering their responses during a skill assessment or exam.

Canditech uses advanced technology and proprietary algorithms to prevent cheating during assessment testing. Our cheating prevention tools ensure that candidates are accurately and fairly evaluated, providing reliable and trustworthy results for our clients. They include secure browsers, proctoring software, or copy-paste detection, mouse, tab and window tracking, and IP address/location tracking.

Anti-cheating software

Anti-cheating software, also known as proctoring software, is a type of technology that is used to prevent cheating during online exams or assessments. This software typically uses a combination of methods to monitor and detect cheating, such as monitoring the student’s computer activity, using webcams and microphone, tracking the student’s eye movements, and using AI-based algorithms to detect suspicious behavior. The software can also prevent students from accessing prohibited resources such as notes or the internet during the exam. The goal of anti-cheating software is to ensure the integrity of online exams and assessments by making it more difficult for students to cheat and provide a level playing field for all students. Some popular examples of anti-cheating software include ProctorU, Respondus, and ExamSoft.

How to prevent cheating

Preventing cheating during assessments requires a combination of strategies and technologies. One effective method is to use anti-cheating software, also known as proctoring software, which can monitor and detect cheating by tracking computer activity, using webcams and microphone, and using AI-based algorithms to detect suspicious behavior. Another strategy is to use randomized questions or different versions of the assessment for each student.
Another way is to use digital tools and methods, such as plagiarism detection software, which can help to identify instances of cheating and academic dishonesty. Also, to use multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions can make it harder for students to cheat.

How to prevent cheating in online tests

Preventing cheating in online tests requires a combination of strategies and technologies. One effective method is to use anti-cheating software, also known as proctoring software, which can monitor and detect cheating by tracking computer activity, using webcams and microphone, and using AI-based algorithms to detect suspicious behavior. These tools can also lock down the student’s computer, preventing them from accessing prohibited resources such as notes or the internet during the exam.

Another strategy is to use randomized questions or different versions of the exam for each student, this can make it harder for students to share answers. Additionally, it’s important to clearly communicate the rules and consequences for cheating before the exam and to be consistent in enforcing them. Another way is to use plagiarism detection software, which can help to identify instances of cheating and academic dishonesty. Also, using digital-watermarked exam papers and questions can help to prevent cheating and academic dishonesty.