This article describes how proctoring works within CodeSignal assessments. Skip to a section:
- Why are assessments proctored?
- How does proctoring work?
- What are the rules for proctored assessments?
- How is my identification and proctoring data used, and how long is it stored?
- What is CodeSignal's privacy policy?
Why are assessments proctored?
Some CodeSignal assessments include remote proctoring and an identity verification step in order to ensure the validity of your results. You will see whether or not proctoring is required in your Assessments section before you take the assessment.
How does proctoring work?
Prior to the assessment, you will be prompted to share your camera, microphone, and screen for the duration of the assessment. You will also be prompted to show your government-issued photo ID to validate your identity. This data will be recorded and following the completion of your evaluation, it will be reviewed by the CodeSignal proctoring verification team. The CodeSignal proctoring verification team will verify that:
- Your camera, microphone and screenshare were shared for the duration of your evaluation.
- Your ID is valid (government-issued and not-expired) and contains your full name and photo.
- You observed all evaluation rules that were displayed within the evaluation instructions prior to your session.
Be sure to heed all evaluation rules in order to pass the CodeSignal verification check!
Note: The timer for your assessment does not begin until you complete all the setup steps.
Step 3 will prompt you to close all unrelated tabs, browser windows, and applications.
When you make it to Step 6: Take Photo, you will be prompted to take a picture of your face.
For the next Step 7: Take Photo ID, you will be prompted to take a picture of your official ID. If you are unable to take a clear photo, feel free to use our Upload feature, in order to share a clear photo of your ID.
Notes:
- We require a clear photo, your full name and the expiration date to be visible on the submitted ID. If preferred, you may redact all remaining information on the ID card.
- If you have a preferred name, please reach out to CodeSignal Support at support@codesignal.com to note this.
- Candidates without government issued photo ID may reach out to our support team to request a special accommodation and provide alternative photo ID.
If your name and photo are on opposite sides of the ID card, you can upload a second photo,
by clicking on ADD ANOTHER ID PHOTO.
After you complete your proctoring set up, click on the Done button.
What are the rules for proctored assessments?
You will need to comply with all assessment rules, which will be displayed during the proctoring setup.
Proctoring has no impact on the score you receive; all scores are calculated automatically by the CodeSignal system.
How is my identification and proctoring data used, and how long is it stored?
CodeSignal does not use identification and proctoring data for any purpose other than to ensure you have completed the evaluation fairly. Identification and proctoring data is reviewed by CodeSignal only and is stored and deleted within 15 days. It will not be shared with the company who requested your coding report. The company who requested your coding report will simply receive a copy of your assessment result and score.
What is CodeSignal's Privacy Policy?
CodeSignal does not sell or otherwise disclose Personal Information we collect or process in our proctoring services. You can read CodeSignal's full privacy policy here.