How to Take a Remotely Proctored Quiz

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Make sure you are using the latest version of Google Chrome. - You can [download Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/) and install it if you do not already have it on your computer. - To update your version of Google Chrome, [follow these instructions](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95414).

Open Chrome and go to [getproctorio.com](http://getproctorio.com) to install the Proctorio Google Chrome extension. Make sure you are always using the latest version of the Proctorio extension. To do so, you may want to install and uninstall the Proctorio extension each time you test or if you are having issues. Click “Click here to install the Extension”.

An instructional graphic titled "Getting Started" with the subtitle "Just follow these two simple steps:". The graphic features a simplified drawing of a web browser window. An arrow points from the browser's extension area to a button with a security shield icon and the text "Click here to install the Extension." The steps are listed as "1. Use a Supported Browser" (marked with a checkmark) and "2. Install the Extension" (with the button as the focal point).

Click "Quiz".

A screenshot of the course home page for "NAUT 420: Advanced Nautical Nonsense" on the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Moodle platform. The course is structured with a left navigation menu showing sections like Course Syllabus, Attendance, Topics for Report, I'm Ready: A Brief History of..., Quiz (with Secure Exam Proctor), and various HW items. The main content area shows a Welcome section, a humorous image of a structure made of dots, a Course Overview section showing 0 activities, and an Instructor Introduction from "Taylor Johnson," who mentions being a lifelong watcher of Spongebob.

Click "Secure Exam Proctor".

A screenshot of the "Quiz" section page within a Moodle course on the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) platform, specifically related to the "I'm Ready: A Brief History of Spongebob" material. The page lists three quiz activities: "Secure Exam Proctor" (with a lock icon), "History of Spongebob Quiz (Remotely Proctored)" (with a red calendar icon), and "Sample Quiz" (with a red calendar icon). The left navigation pane shows the "Quiz" section highlighted.

After clicking the "Secure Exam Proctor" button, you should be taken to a screen that reads "Secure Exam Proctor Plugin Successfully Installed! Please return to your course."

A screenshot of the "Secure Exam Proctor" page within a quiz section of an Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Moodle course. The main content confirms: "Secure Exam Proctor Plugin Successfully Installed! Please return to your course." The course navigation on the left shows the content structure, including the "Quiz" section with "Secure Exam Proctor" highlighted.

Next, click on the exam you want to take. In this case it is titled, **"History of SpongeBob Quiz (Remotely Proctored)"**

A screenshot of the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Moodle platform showing an overlaid "File picker" modal window for uploading a file to a Discussion Forum. The file picker interface is open to the "Upload a file" option. The central panel shows the file "Top 10.pdf" has been chosen for upload. The text fields for "Save as" and "Author" (pre-filled as "Joshua Moore") are visible, and the "Choose licence" is set to "Public domain." The button to "Upload this file" is at the bottom.

Click "Attempt quiz".

A screenshot from the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Moodle platform showing the details page for the "History of Spongebob Quiz (Remotely Proctored)". The description states the exam will be monitored by Proctorio and that A webcam and microphone are required for this exam. The quiz has 1 allowed attempt and requires a quiz password to attempt. An "Attempt quiz" button is visible.

Click "Click here" to close all open tabs. Proctorio does not allow for any other tabs open other than the one you are using to take the exam.

A screenshot of the "Discussion Forum" page in the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Moodle platform, showing a table listing multiple discussion topics. The topics include "Introduction," "Optional Discussion," "excited," and "Analysis Essay Prewriting Tool 2.4." For each discussion, the table shows who "Started by" (e.g., Taylor Johnson, Gabriel Walls) and the "Last post" date (e.g., 22 Sept 2025, 21 Sept 2025), along with the number of replies. The page is paginated, showing page 1 of 134. The left navigation sidebar highlights the "Discussion Forum" link.

Click "Continue".

A screenshot from a Moodle course at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) for the "History of Spongebob Quiz (Remotely Proctored)." The page lists what is recorded and restricted during the exam. The "User action required before you continue" section is highlighted in red, indicating issues:

"Close all other browser tabs and windows. (10 tabs still open)."

"Multiple display screens detected. Please disable all but one monitor." A faded "Continue" button is at the bottom, indicating the user must resolve these issues before proceeding.

Be sure to allow Proctorio to access your camera and microphone. The pop up will look like this:

Click "Next", to allow Proctorio to begin a system diagnostics test to ensure that your camera and microphone are functioning properly.

Click "Begin camera test »". This will allow Proctorio to test your webcam functionality.

Next, Proctorio will need to take a picture of your ID. Once that is complete, click "Next" in the bottom right-hand corner.

Finally, Proctorio will have you read an integrity Exam Agreement. Click the box below the agreement to type your name.

Once you read the agreement and type your name, click "Accept" to begin your quiz.

Once you begin your exam, you should see the Proctorio window on the right-hand side of the screen.

- Update your operating system before starting the exam. - Disable extra applications or extensions during your exam. - Talk to your roommates, family, or friends to try to free up WiFi usage during your exam to encourage a more stable connection. - Pay close attention to the exam instructions and expectations provided by your instructor. - Be aware of your surroundings and behavior while testing, as your instructor will be viewing the recording later.

If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to the Center for Learning and Teaching by emailing [clt@occc.edu](mailto:clt@occc.edu) or by calling 405-682-7838.