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API - Security Settings Guide

Overview

Meazure Learning offers several exam sensitivity settings to control the testing environment and maintain exam integrity. These settings can be configured individually or applied using predefined templates to match your security requirements.

Available Settings

Browser Tabs

Controls whether students can open new browser tabs during the assessment.

Options:

  • Restricted: Prevents students from opening new tabs
  • Allowed: Permits students to open new tabs

Note: This setting can be used in conjunction with URL Whitelisting for additional control.

Allow Copy and Paste Images

Records and controls copying activities during the assessment.

Options:

  • Disabled: Records and prevents pasting content and Print Screen usage. The system captures what students attempt to copy
  • Enabled: Allows copying and pasting but records all copied information

Window Size Allowed

Note: Not recommended for Review+ or Live+ exams

Controls the browser window size during assessment.

Options:

  • Full screen: Launches in full-screen mode, preventing access to desktop items, browser tabs, or other applications. Students see only the assessment
  • Maximized: Maximizes the browser window for the entire assessment duration. Students cannot resize until submission
  • Re-sized: Students can freely resize their browser window

Technical note: Full-screen mode occupies all available screen space with no desktop or taskbar access. Maximized windows cover the entire screen but retain title bars and borders.

Lost Focus

Note: Not recommended for Review+ or Live+ exams

Controls access to external programs and applications during the assessment.

Options:

  • Restricted: Prevents students from using outside programs and applications
  • Allowed: Permits access to other applications and programs during the assessment

Setting Templates

To simplify configuration, three predefined templates are available:

Low (Default)

  • Browser tabs: Allowed
  • Allow copy text and image: Disabled
  • Window size allowed: Resized
  • Lost focus: Allowed

Medium

  • Browser tabs: Restricted
  • Allow copy text and image: Disabled
  • Window size allowed: Maximized
  • Lost focus: Restricted

High

  • Browser tabs: Restricted
  • Allow copy text and image: Disabled
  • Window size allowed: Fullscreen
  • Lost focus: Restricted

API Implementation

Using addBlueBirdExam

To apply sensitivity settings via API, include the preset parameter in your API call:

curl --location --request POST 'https://go.proctoru.com/api/addBlueBirdExam/' \
--header 'Authorization-Token: YOUR_TOKEN_HERE' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded' \
--data-urlencode 'preset=medium'

Using addAdHocProcess

For ad-hoc processes, specify the preset in your API call:

curl --location --request POST 'https://go.proctoru.com/api/addAdHocProcess/' \
--header 'Authorization-Token: YOUR_TOKEN_HERE' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded' \
--data-urlencode 'preset=low'

Best Practices

  1. Choose appropriate templates: Select Low, Medium, or High based on your exam's security requirements
  2. Consider exam type: Review+ and Live+ exams should avoid certain window and focus restrictions
  3. Test settings: Verify settings work with your specific exam platform before deployment
  4. Document requirements: Clearly communicate any restrictions to students before the exam

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

  • Students reporting inability to access permitted resources: Verify Lost Focus and Browser Tab settings
  • Technical difficulties with full-screen mode: Consider using Maximized instead
  • Copy/paste functionality not working as expected: Check Allow Copy and Paste Images setting

Related Articles

  • URL Whitelisting Configuration
  • ProctorU Integration Guide
  • Exam Setup Best Practices

For technical support or questions about implementing these settings, please contact our support team.