Ordering Remote Proctor Sessions
Remote proctoring
sessions can be ordered through the Client Services Center by
searching for NOCTI Remote Proctoring.
- Sessions may be ordered alongside new
test orders or separately if tests have already been ordered.
- Specify the number of sessions based on
the participants who will be using remote proctoring.
- Provide payment information at the time of
ordering to support timely processing.
Once
processed, a remote proctoring confirmation email will
be sent separately from the standard order confirmation.
Registering Test Takers
1. Assign User Codes
- Use
the Manage Testing module in the Client Services Center to assign user codes.
- Each
participant must have a unique participant ID.
- Assign
the name the test taker would like to appear on reports and certificates.
- If
the participant has previously tested (e.g., pre-test), use the same name and
participant ID.
- Notify
test takers of their test expiration date; expired user codes cannot be used.
2. Configure Session
Settings
- Set
user codes for single session administration.
- If
a user code was ordered for multiple sessions, update it to a single session
using the Client Services Center tools.
3. Prepare Remote
Proctoring List
- After
assigning user codes, use the Export to Excel option to select
test takers for remote proctoring.
- Include only the
number of participants matching the number of purchased remote
sessions.
- Add
a column for each test taker’s email
address (required).
- Encourage test
takers to whitelist @nocti.org to prevent emails from going to
spam.
- Add
a column for accommodations (e.g., text-to-speech, extended time) if
applicable.
- Confirm accommodations
are activated in the Client Services Center.
4. Submit Remote Proctoring Agreement
- Complete
the electronic Remote Proctoring Agreement (link provided in
the confirmation email).
- Attach
the Excel file with test taker information and submit to
NOCTI.
- Important: Once a user
code is submitted for remote proctoring, it cannot be reassigned to
another participant.
Arranging Remote Proctor Sessions
- NOCTI coordinates remote proctoring
sessions within four business days of receiving the
agreement and test taker list.
- Sessions are scheduled within the
testing window aligned to the user code expiration date.
- Test takers will receive an email with
instructions to schedule their test date and time.
Note: Failure to schedule a session will result in login
credentials not being issued and forfeiture of the session.
After testing is
complete, Site Coordinators follow standard NOCTI processes
to:
- Release user codes for scoring.
- Access reports and certificates.
Additional Session Information
- Missed
sessions may be rescheduled before the user code expiration date. However, if a
candidate misses the scheduled exam or is unable to complete the check-in
process due to missing required equipment or acceptable identification, a
no-show fee may apply.
- Expired user codes require a new
remote proctoring order.
- Test takers may be alerted
if non-standard testing activity is observed by the
proctor.
- Remote proctors may pause or stop a test
if necessary.
- NOCTI receives notifications of
any non-standard activity and actions taken.
Requirements for Test Takers
To support a
successful remote testing session, participants must:
- Have
a stable internet connection and a computer with a working webcam that
meets NOCTI’s online testing guidelines.
- Test
in a private, quiet space without interruptions (public spaces,
such as libraries, are no permitted).
- Present a valid photo ID for identity
verification. Photos or screenshots of an ID displayed on a phone or other
electronic device will not be accepted.
- Agree
to all remote proctoring rules and NOCTI’s Code of Conduct.
- Plan
for up to a three-hour uninterrupted testing session.