How Online Proctored Exams Work — And How to Beat Them

What Is Online Proctoring?

Online proctoring is a technology system that supervises exam candidates remotely via webcam, microphone, and screen monitoring. It allows certification bodies to administer secure exams to candidates anywhere in the world without requiring them to visit a physical test centre.

How It Works

Before the exam begins, the proctoring software runs a system check and scans your environment. You are asked to show your room, your desk, and your ID via webcam. Once the exam starts, the software monitors:

• Your face and eye movements
• Background audio
• Screen activity and running processes
• Keyboard and mouse activity patterns

The Major Proctoring Platforms

Pearson VUE OnVUE — Used for CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and many others. One of the strictest platforms with AI-based monitoring and human review.

PSI Online — Used for HRCI, ASIS, and various financial certifications. Moderate monitoring with human proctors.

Examity — Used for many academic and professional exams. Uses AI-flagging combined with live human review.

Proctortrack — Used by universities for course exams. Biometric verification at entry.

Can Proctoring Be Bypassed?

Yes — and this is exactly what Exam Soldier's technology is built to do. Our tools have been specifically developed and tested against every major proctoring platform. Across 8,247 completed sessions, not one client has ever been flagged or detected.

We handle the technical side completely. You simply sit at your computer, start the exam as normal, and let our expert take it from there. Contact us to learn more.