Core terminology
Understanding these primary terms will help you set up and navigate PeSofts easily:
- Assessment/Exam: A single test instance assigned to test-takers, containing settings, timings, and proctoring policies.
- Question Bank: A centralized repository of questions categorized by subject, difficulty, and tags, which can be shared across multiple exams.
- Proctoring: Exam monitoring services (automated via AI or conducted live by human proctors) that enforce examination rules.
- Window Violations: Event triggers recorded when a candidate switches browser tabs, minimizes the test window, or opens unauthorized software.
- Browser Lock: A security setting that prevents students from copying text, right-clicking, or navigating away from the exam page.
Where to find it
These concepts are utilized throughout the Exams, Question Banks, and Proctoring sections.