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Well, this fall, Troy University in Alabama will begin a trial run using a webcam to deter cheaters. The device comes with software that locks down the PC during a test, preventing you from Googling the answers, and a biometric fingerprint reader to ensure the test taker is who he/she says he/she is.
The big advance here, though, is a webcam that points into a reflective dome for 360-degrees of imagery, and a microphone for capturing any sounds. The camera and microphone start recording as soon as the exam begins. Any significant motion or sound is flagged, which instructors can review either during or after the test.
From now on, it looks like students will have use the old-school answers-on-the-hand technique. Or maybe just crack a book for once.
From USA Today
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Subscribe to commentsSofiJun 21st 2007 5:05AM
Well I find such security system fascinating, from the time I did my Alevels exams, I remembered I had to use a fingeprint technology to indentify my self and then do the exam, it was funny. Later during my university life I did some research on security products I found a reputable company called M2SYS that produce Fingerprint Scanner and I even applied their company but sadly didnt get the job. Security is very important, I agree, but don't know why but having a webcam, mike, fingeprprint technology and full lock PC system is just too muchhhhh but yeah sounds almost a full proof exam center. I bet this new procedure will elminiate all forms of cheating methods but one might just feel uncomfortable that someone is just watching me too much, can make a person very nervous in a exam and cause him/her to loose their focus.