Remote Examination
Remote Proctoring Service
Overview: The remote proctoring service enables candidates to take the examinations online from any location, eliminating the need to travel to an examination venue.
Key Aspects
- Remote: Take examinations/tests (examinations) online from home or a meeting room.
- Online Proctoring: A live proctor/invigilator (proctor) monitors the candidate throughout the examination to ensure integrity and security.
- Availability: Remote examinations are available every Monday and Friday during HKSI Institute office hours (9:00am – 4:00pm, Hong Kong Time UTC+8).
Step-by-Step Guide
- Check Requirements Before Enrolment
- Ensure that equipment and the venue meet the necessary standards
- Verify the computer setup before enrolment
Refer to the Main Requirements section below for details. - Book the Examination
- Once enrolled, follow the instructions to schedule the remote examination - Prepare for the Examination
- Download and pass the examination application’s (ProProctor) system check; and
- Prepare the venue
at least six full days before the examination day - On Examination Day
- Follow the check-in procedures and be ready for the examination
Main Requirements
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Technical Requirements
- Examination Laptop/Desktop Computer
- Operating system: At least Windows 8.1
- Screen resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768
- Internet connection: Stable, with 5.0 Mbps or greater download speed, and 0.5 Mbps or greater upload speed
- Hardware: Wired or integrated microphone, speakers and webcam. An external webcam is recommended for easier security checks
- Software: Google Chrome browser and ProProctor application download required
- Note:
- Macintosh computers, MasOS, tablet are not allowed,
- No VPNs or virtual machines are supported
- Corporate computers are not recommended
- Plug the device directly into a power source unattached from a docking station
- Second Monitoring Device
- Set up with the Zoom application
- System Check
- Complete verification of the examination computer BEFORE enrolling in the remote examination
- Examination Laptop/Desktop Computer
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Venue Requirements
- Room
- Well-lit room, indoors (walled) and free from noise
- Clear of posters, bookshelves and other distractions
- Desk/table
- Clear of all items, including pens and papers
- Spacious enough for both laptop/desktop and a second monitoring device positioned one meter away
- Others
- No other people or animals present
- Cover windows and glass doors, and other screens in the room such as television and display boards
- Room
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Check-in Procedures
- Facial recognition
- The platform utilises facial recognition technology and collects audio and video recordings
- Inspection
- A 360-degree scan of the workstation and surrounding area, as well as your attire, pockets, arms, hair, eyeglasses and ears
- No jewellery and smartwatches allowed
- Restrictions
- Once logged into the ProProctor application, exiting the camera view for any reason, leaving the seat or using the restroom, is not permitted
- Facial recognition
Remote Examination Quick Reference Guide
Overview of Remote Examination and ProProctor Application
Overview of Second Monitoring Device
It is essential that candidates possess the capability to use examination equipment and software, as well as follow instructions to perform check-in procedures independently. Failure to comply or expressing disagreement with these measures/requirements would necessitate consideration of an onsite examination.
Candidates who cannot sit for the remote examination due to unmet technical, veune and check-in requirements, or who experience issues such as internet disconnection or failure to follow Proctor instructions, will not receive refunds or transfers of fees paid.