Honorlock: Student Guide

In this class, you will take your tests remotely and will be proctored by Honorlock. You DO NOT need to create an account or schedule an appointment in advance, and the tool is available 24/7. As a reminder, you must meet the System Requirements to successfully use the tool. Lastly, it is a requirement that you present a valid physical form of ID. (e.g. CatCard, driver's license, passport, or any government issued ID).

Access Honorlock

All users must access Honorlock from the link in the Brightspace course. The Honorlock link is usually found under UA Tools in the course's Navbar.

Step 1

From the course's Navbar, select UA Tools then select Honorlock 1.3.

Download Chrome Extension

Before being allowed to access Honorlock, you must download the Honorlock Chrome Extension.

Step 1

Select the box to agree to the Terms of Service and select Get Started.

Step 2

The chrome web store will open, select Add to Chrome.

Begin Authentication

Before accessing any exam, you must complete the authentication process. The Honorlock dashboard will display only those exams that require the tool. The launch button may be activated for multiple exams, regardless of their respective exam windows. Although you may not access all exams listed, you can initiate the authentication process for any exam with an enabled launch button. Therefore, please only launch the exam you intend to take.

Step 1

Select Launch for the exam you intend to take.

Step 2

Read and agree to the Data Collection & Use policy (opens in a new tab) and Honorlock's Terms of Serivce (opens in a new tab).

Step 3

Review Your Exam Guidelines, select Run System Check if necessary, when ready select Begin Authentication.

Step 4

If your instructor has enabled the use of BrowserGuard, you will be prompted to close all non-exam tabs, select Close Tabs.

Step 4a

Read the functionalities that will be disabled when BrowserGuard is enabled. When ready select Continue.

Step 5

Read Honorlock's Privacy Details, when ready select I understand.

Step 6

You will be prompted to take a photo of yourself. Center your face on your webcam and select Take Photo.

Step 7

Read the ID Verification Instructions. When ready select Continue.

Step 7a

Next, verify your ID. Hold your photo ID to the frame and select Take ID Photo.

Step 8

Read the information on the microphone requirements during the exam. When you're ready, select Continue.

Step 8a

Say your name out loud to confirm your microphone works. If you do not see the input level bar change when you speak, check your microphone before continuing. When ready select Continue.

Step 9

Read the recording reminder and tips on how to verify that you the recording is active while testing. When  ready select Continue.

Step 10

Read the steps you'll need to follow to share your screen, when ready select Continue.

Step 10a

To share your screen, select your entire screen and then select Share.

Begin Exam

Step 1

Authentication is now complete, select Focus Test Window to return to your exam.

Step 2

Prior to beginning your exam, take a moment to review your on-screen camera view and make any adjustments as needed. Confirm that you are centrally positioned and comfortable with all the elements visible on your screen. When you are ready, select Start Assessment.

During the Exam

Honorlock includes a toolbar that provides important exam information and support. Use it to review exam rules, approved resources, and only use the hyperlinks provided within the toolbar to access authorized websites when Allowed URLs is enabled. If you need help during the exam, contact Honorlock Support through the chat provided.

The toolbar is usually accessible along the bottom of your testing window. To access a feature, select its name from the toolbar

Features

• Assessment Details: Opens a side bar that includes
  • Guidelines: Rules and expectations for the exam.
  • Additional Instructions: Specific course or exam information from your instructor.
  • Allowed URLs: Hyperlinks to any website or web resource your instructor has allowed during the exam.
• Calculator: Opens a built in basic or scientific calculator.
• Webcam: Opens your webcam view.
• Minimize: Collapses the toolbar.
• Three Vertical Dots: Provides additional links to access to the Proctor Window, Knowledge Base, Download Proctor Chat Transcripts, and Chat Support.

Remove Chrome Extension

Honorlock frequently updates its extension, so it's advisable to uninstall the Honorlock Chrome Extension. This ensures that the next time you use the tool, you'll download the latest version of the extension.

Step 1

In your Google Chrome browser, copy the link chrome://extensions/.

Step 2

From the list of extensions, find Honorlock and select Remove.

Honorlock Support

For assistance, email support@honorlock.com or chat directly with support via the Live Chat feature on the Honorlock dashboard.

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