Proctoring and Exam Policy Update
We're excited to announce that effective July 15th 2025, SCTE will transition to an automated remote proctoring model for all SCTE Certifications. This change will accelerate and simplify the certification experience for exam participants, reduce strain on SCTE volunteers, and increase accessibility of SCTE certifications for all.
Rationale
This change is driven by certification exam participant feedback. The SCTE seeks to accomplish the following with this transition:
- Flexible scheduling: Candidates can test anytime, anywhere.
- Operational simplicity: Eliminate proctor availability barriers and complex scheduling
- Accessibility & consistency: Streamlined experience accessible to all.
Automated remote proctoring is not new! Exam takers can purchase fully remote proctoring as an add-on for $45 today.
Moving forward, SCTE will streamline its operational processes to provide a consistent certification experience for all of its participants-- without the additional steps or expense to the learner!
By adopting automated remote proctoring as the sole method of exam delivery and bundling it as a standard part of the certification process, SCTE seeks to remove pain points and offer a more consistent and scalable exam experience for all.
Technical Requirements
Before taking the exam, please ensure you have either a Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser installed on the device you will use to take the exam. Additionally, install the relevant browser extension and confirm the technical specs listed below.
Browser
Chrome with Proctorio extension
Chrome with Proctorio extension
Operating system
Windows 7+
macOS 10.11+
Processor
Intel Pentium or better
Intel
Free disk space
250 MB
250 MB
Upload speed
0.092 Mbps – 0.244 Mbps
0.092 Mbps – 0.244 Mbps
Microphone
Any microphone, either internal or external
Any microphone, either internal or external
Webcam
320x240 VGA resolution (minimum) internal or external
320x240 VGA resolution (minimum) internal or external
Automated Remote Proctoring FAQs
Automated remote proctoring follows a “record and review” process that records a participant's webcam video, microphone audio, screen, and web traffic during assessment delivery. Prior to beginning the exam, participants are prompted to hold their identification to the webcam and once the system captures a photo of the ID, the participant is allowed to start the exam.
Video is analyzed to detect a participant's eye and head movements, identify when multiple faces are present, and detect ambient noise levels to flag potential unauthorized help from others.
Remote proctoring allows certification candidates the flexibility to take exams at any time from any location and does not require a human proctor. The exam platform records a participant's webcam video, microphone audio, screen, and web traffic using a browser extension that must be installed prior to initiating the exam. All exam participants are prompted to display their government issued identification card to the webcam and once the system captures a photo of the ID, the participant is allowed to commence the exam.
Video is analyzed to detect a participant's eye and head movements, identify when multiple faces are present, monitor what information is displayed on the screen, and detect ambient noise levels to flag potential unauthorized help from others for SCTE review.
Remote-only Proctoring uses a "record and review" process that records a participant's webcam video, microphone audio, screen, and web traffic during assessment delivery.
The system monitors a participant's keystrokes, browser resizing, copy/pasting, new browser tab or window opening, or the enabling of accessibility mode in attempts to circumvent the software. Video is analyzed to detect a participant's eye and head movements and identify when multiple faces are present. Ambient noise levels are analyzed to flag potential unauthorized help from others. Ambient noise levels are monitored throughout the exam to detect any changes that fall outside of white noise and warrant review.
No. Although full recordings are available for each assessment session, the system applies a "suspicion level score" derived from an algorithm that considers the behaviors and other data points recorded during the assessment session. Additionally, suspicious behaviors and activities are flagged within each session recording as well as a detailed PDF report, enabling the reviewer to quickly review for possible transgressions.
Participants taking assessments must use either
If the extension isn't installed beforehand, users will be redirected to add the extension upon opening their certification exam. Installation typically takes about a minute.
Yes. Automated Remote Proctoring is configured to prompt participants to hold their government or company issued identification to the webcam prior to beginning the assessment. Once the system captures a photo of the ID, the participant is allowed to commence the assessment. The system will flag assessment results in which the scanned ID may be suspicious and warrants human review.
Windows:
- Browser: Chrome with Proctorio extension
- OS: Windows 7+
- Processor: Intel Pentium or better
- Disk space: 250 MB
- RAM: 2 GB
macOS:
- Browser: Chrome with Proctorio extension
- OS: macOS 10.11+
- Processor: Intel
- Disk space: 250 MB
- RAM: 2 GB
Other:
- Upload speed: 0.092 Mbps - 0.244 Mbps
- Microphone: Internal or external
- Webcam: 320x240 VGA resolution minimum (internal or external)
Before an exam launches, system diagnostics are performed on a participant's device to ensure compatibility and ensure that the device settings and hardware such as the webcam, microphone, and screen sharing are properly enabled.
In the age of generative AI, it's more important than ever to ensure that certification reflects genuine knowledge and professional readiness. Although the SCTE exams will continue to follow an open-book format, the use of AI is not permitted.
Yes. You may still use a calculator during your certification exam.
