Cheating Detection Overview

Comprehensive system for detecting, reporting, and managing cheating incidents across all exam types.

Detection Capabilities

Automated Detection

• Time Pattern Analysis: Unusual completion times or response patterns
• Answer Pattern Detection: Suspicious answer sequences or patterns
• Browser Behavior: Tab switching, window focus changes, and navigation
• Copy-Paste Detection: Identification of copied content in text responses

Behavioral Analysis

• Response Time Analysis: Unusually fast or consistent response times
• Performance Anomalies: Sudden improvement in performance
• Question Sequence: Non-standard navigation through questions
• Device Switching: Multiple devices used during single exam session

Statistical Analysis

• Score Distribution: Outliers in performance distribution
• Answer Similarity: Comparing answers between participants
• Performance Correlation: Unusual correlations between participants
• Historical Comparison: Comparing with previous performance patterns

Incident Types

Technical Violations

• Unauthorized Tab Access: Opening new browser tabs or windows
• Copy-Paste Violations: Attempting to copy questions or paste answers
• Screen Recording: Detection of screen recording software
• Multiple Session: Concurrent login attempts from different devices

Behavioral Violations

• Suspicious Timing: Unrealistic completion times for question difficulty
• Pattern Matching: Identical or highly similar answer patterns
• Performance Inconsistency: Dramatic improvement without explanation
• Navigation Anomalies: Unusual question navigation patterns

Content Violations

• External Resource Access: Evidence of external assistance or resources
• Collaboration Indicators: Patterns suggesting collaboration between participants
• Answer Sharing: Evidence of shared answers or solutions
• Impersonation: Evidence of someone else taking the exam

Alert System

Real-Time Monitoring

• Live Alerts: Immediate notifications of suspicious activity
• Threshold Monitoring: Automated alerts when suspicious patterns exceed thresholds
• Progressive Alerts: Escalating alerts for repeated violations
• Administrative Notifications: Immediate alerts to exam administrators

Incident Escalation

• Severity Levels: Different alert levels based on violation severity
• Automatic Escalation: Progressive escalation for serious violations
• Manual Review: Human review for complex cases
• Investigation Workflow: Structured process for incident investigation