What is Proctoring and How to Enable it for an Assessment?

May 29, 2025

Proctoring in Hiring Bull helps ensure test authenticity by monitoring candidate activity during an online assessment.

What Does Proctoring Do?

  • Tracks tab switching.
  • Uses webcam to monitor if the candidate is present.
  • Automatically submits the test after a set number of warnings.
  • Optional features like focus loss alerts.

How to Enable Proctoring

  1. Go to Tools > Assessment
    • Navigate to the Assessment tool under Tools.
  2. Click ‘+ New Test’ or Edit an Existing Test
    • You can enable proctoring while creating a new test or by editing an existing one.
  3. Find the Proctoring Options
    • Under test settings, locate the checkbox for:
      • Enable Proctoring
      • Make Proctoring Optional
      • Auto-submit on Tab Switch (e.g., 3 warnings)
  4. Set Enforcement Rules
    • Define what triggers test submission:
      • 3 Tab switches
      • Lost webcam access
      • Idle timeout
  5. Click Save
    • Save the test configuration with proctoring enabled.

 Proctoring works best when candidates use desktops with enabled webcam access.