Exams from Home
Exams from Home (EFH) was created as a remote proctored delivery modality. There is no desktop application to install in a Windows or Mac environment, just a program file that will be executed from the browser during the exam session (employing EFH on Chromebooks does require a locally installed application obtained from the Google Play Store).
Like Compass Cloud, EFH trades the more involved local install, setup, and maintenance for exam delivery occuring in the cloud. This trade off results in higher and more consistent bandwidth requirements, which can be difficult to predict and control in academic environments. It does not require Admin rights, but you will need to be able to launch a temporary program file from the browser (Windows & Mac) and the ability to install a desktop app from the Google Play Store (Chromebooks).
It uses Compass for Windows running on virtual machines to serve up most programs, but is limited to only 15 languages. With EFH, the Exam Administrator (Proctor) and Test Candidate do not have to be in the same room, but a webcam is required to check the Test Candidates identity and environment for validity and compliance prior to testing. A special dashboard that Exam Administrators (Proctors) use lets them see the Test Candidate's desktop, and they can communicate any questions through a chat window.
Is Exams from Home a fit for our CATC?
The only reason you should select this system is if you...
- Need to proctor a Test Candidate who cannot be onsite at your center