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How MS-DS Uses Virtual/Remote ProctoringÌý

Some for-credit MS-DS courses feature a proctored experience at the end of the course. This is generally an exam, but may also be a project-based experience. The Â鶹ӰԺ takes academic integrity seriously, and is committed to ensuring that your MS-DS degree accurately represents your competency and retains its value in the marketplace. Protecting the integrity of the course exams is part of this process.Ìý

The stakes of the proctored experiences in MS-DS courses are high. When you gain access to these protected items on the Coursera platform, you are no longer eligible for a tuition refund if you decide to drop the course, and you are no longer eligible for a course withdrawal. Accessing the protected examination means that you will only be eligible for an earned grade based on performance.Ìý

Â鶹ӰԺ HonorlockÌý

Honorlock is an online proctoring service that combines the benefits of AI with those of live test proctors. During your exam, AI proctoring software monitors your exam session and identifies potential issues that may conflict with your exam guidelines. If this happens, your test will be paused, and a proctor will contact you to come to a resolution. Honorlock AI does not personally recognize or identify you.Ìý

System RequirementsÌý

To run Honorlock, your operating system and browser will need to meet certain requirements. Please see and run the to determine whether your device is able to support this service. You must also use the Google Chrome browser and run a . You do not need to download any additional software.ÌýÌý

1. Run the to ensure that your device meets the system requirements. This check also provides a preview of the proctoring experience.ÌýÌý

2. Download the if you didn't already do this during the Honorlock System Check.Ìý

3. Complete the mock exam, Practice using Honorlock, to familiarize yourself with the proctoring experience (located in the final exam module). This assignment is graded but is worth 0% and therefore has no impact on your course grade.Ìý

Beginning Your ExamÌýÌý

Verification ProcessÌýÌý

Once you begin your exam, you will be prompted to complete Honorlock’s authentication process. You will be asked to take your photo, provide an identification card, and complete a room scan. You can use any government-issued ID (i.e. driver's license, passport) or a student ID that has your photo.Ìý

Find out more about the verification process and exam experience in the .Ìý

IDs Containing non-Latin CharactersÌýÌý

If your ID does not contain Latin characters, you may need to contact Honorlock support to assist you with validation. We recommend you first attempt the automated ID verification process. If validation is not successful, contact Honorlock support using the speech bubble icon in the lower right corner. Let the agent know that you need assistance verifying your ID. This may take an additional 1-2 minutes.Ìý

During Your ExamÌýÌý

As you complete your exam, AI technology will monitor your session via your webcam and note any incidents that may require review by a proctor or degree program administrator. Your exam will end when you submit your answers and leave the exam, or when the allotted time limit has been reached.Ìý

After Your ExamÌý

Honorlock will only monitor you during your exam session. Once your exam is completed, you can remove the Honorlock extension. To take another exam you simply need to reinstall the extension.Ìý

Privacy PolicyÌý

Honorlock collects a variety of information such as student name, course number, exam name, etc. All data in transit and data at rest is encrypted and stored within Honorlock’s private cloud in an Amazon (AWS) data center. Amazon’s data centers are SOC 3 certified, U.S. Privacy Shield, and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant.Ìý

Please see the Honorlock and the for more information.Ìý

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