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Getting StartedUpdated Aug 8, 20261 min read

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.