Controlling Sensitivities in Respondus Monitor

• Understanding Sensitivity Control in Respondus Monitor

  Controlling sensitivities in Respondus Monitor helps tailor the flagging system to different testing scenarios.
  
  

• Sensitivity Levels

  Respondus Monitor now supports three sensitivity levels: Strict, Standard, and Relaxed. The default setting is Standard, which produces results similar to previous versions.
  
  

• Strict Sensitivity Setting

  The Strict setting detects when portions of the face have moved outside of the video frame or when both eyes of the test taker aren’t visible. When this occurs, a Partial Missing flag will appear in the proctoring results.
  
  

• Relaxed Sensitivity Setting

  The Relaxed setting reduces the sensitivity of Missing flags. If the face or eyes are partially missing from the webcam video but Respondus Monitor can still detect the student is present, the Missing flag is less likely to trigger.
  
  

• Choosing the Right Sensitivity Level

  The choice of sensitivity setting depends on the testing scenario. Relaxed sensitivity is preferred for open-book exams since students often turn away from the webcam to look at notes or books. Strict sensitivity is suitable for tests where students aren’t using outside resources like books, calculators, or scratch paper.
  
  

• Adjusting Sensitivity After Exams

  Instructors can select the sensitivity setting after students have completed their exams. The setting appears on the proctoring results page. When the sensitivity level is changed, the Review Priority scores and the rankings of the proctoring sessions are immediately updated for the instructor.
  
  

• Learning More About Proctoring Results

  To learn more about proctoring results in Respondus Monitor, such as flagging, milestones, and Review Priority events, select "Understanding Proctoring Results" from the Respondus Monitor dashboard.

By following these steps, faculty can effectively control the sensitivity settings in Respondus Monitor, ensuring a more tailored and efficient proctoring experience for different types of exams.

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