Secure Online Exam Proctoring

Q: What are the main differences between Synoptic and Rosalyn?

Synoptic is our light-touch, secure proctoring solution with customisable rules, running via a Chrome plugin for low-medium stakes exams. Rosalyn, our external proctoring partner, offers a more comprehensive experience with AI-driven behaviour analysis and live human monitoring, ideal for high-stakes exams.

Q: Do you offer on-demand proctoring?

Yes, both Synoptic and Rosalyn are available on demand. This enables candidates worldwide to take a remote, proctored exam at their convenience, improving accessibility and flexibility for global cohorts.

Q: How do Synoptic and Rosalyn handle breaches of exam rules?

With Synoptic, you can configure rule breaches to record incidents and optionally freeze the exam while the timer continues, for later review. Rosalyn provides real-time monitoring with AI-assisted behaviour analysis; trained proctors review flags immediately and can remove candidates if breaches persist.

Q: Can candidates use required tools (e.g. Excel) during a proctored exam?

Yes. With Synoptic, admins can allow listed applications, websites, or tools by disabling full lockdown and setting custom rules - enabling scenarios that require Excel, documentation sites, or other approved resources.

Q: Do you have a proctoring option that works in low-bandwidth internet environments?

Synoptic operates smoothly in low-bandwidth areas, making it an excellent choice for regions with limited internet access. Its intermittent webcam and laptop screenshot usage significantly reduces bandwidth requirements, enabling secure exams even in remote or developing areas.

Q: Can I still proctor via Zoom or Teams?

Yes. Synoptic can be used alongside Zoom or Teams if you prefer to supervise candidates in a live call while applying its rule checks. Rosalyn does not integrate directly with Zoom or Teams.

Q: How do I know which proctoring tool is right for me?

Choose Synoptic for flexible, light-touch rule enforcement, lower bandwidth usage, and fast setup for low-medium stakes exams. Choose Rosalyn for high-stakes assessments requiring AI monitoring, live human proctors, and robust escalation paths. Talk to our team and we’ll recommend the best fit for your exam needs and budget.

Q: How do the pricing options for Synoptic and Rosalyn compare?

Proctoring costs vary by plan and usage model (e.g. Monthly Active Users or pay-per-assessment) and by proctoring level (Synoptic vs Rosalyn). See pricing for billing options or book a demo for a customised quote.

Q: Is online exam proctoring secure and privacy-compliant?

Yes. Synap follows strong security and data protection practices, and our platform is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant. For details on data handling, retention, and controls, visit our information security page.

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Find your perfect proctoring fit

Compare proctoring tools to find the best solution for securing your online exams.

Synoptic: Automated Proctoring

Our in-house proctoring tool, Synoptic, ensures secure online exams with lockdown mode, intermittent screenshots, and automated breach detection.

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Rosalyn: AI + Human Proctoring

Our trusted proctoring partner, Rosalyn, provides continuous video monitoring with AI detection and human reviews for enhanced exam security.

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Synoptic: Secure online proctoring, anywhere in the world

Our very own cutting-edge proctoring tool for secure and fair online exams

Get set up in seconds

Enjoy a quick and easy setup that takes less than a minute. All you need to do is enable Synoptic on your exam and customise which breaches you want to enforce.

Synoptic features

Ensure a secure exam environment

Stop candidates from being able to progress through their exam if they visit any other browsers or applications. Automatic detection of these breaches gives you a timestamped log for you to decide the outcome of the proctoring footage.

Lockdown

Webcam captures

Breach count

Comment system

Synoptic features

Ideal solution for low bandwidth

Enable regular webcam and screen captures to observe candidate behaviour for possible cheating—a great choice for low-bandwidth environments.

Lockdown

Webcam captures

Breach count

Comment system

Synoptic features

Save valuable time with automatic breach count

Easily identify the number of breaches per candidate, allowing you to concentrate on reviewing those instances and swiftly pass candidates proctoring with no breaches.

Lockdown

Webcam captures

Breach count

Comment system

Synoptic features

Collaborate on decisions

Add time stamped comments to proctoring footage to discuss breaches with colleagues. Determine candidates' proctoring outcomes, either passing or failing, based on breach indicators that suggest potential cheating during the exam.

Lockdown

Webcam captures

Breach count

Comment system

Customer story

The whole onboarding, getting everything out, advising the individuals who would be taking the test, and providing support to our proctor, was absolutely excellent.

Rachel H — Deputy Director, Provincial Department in Canada

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Rosalyn features

Provide a secure exam experience

Restrict access to other browsers, applications, and additional monitors, preventing candidates from accessing external resources or communication channels.

Lockdown browser

Recording

AI & human proctoring

Traffic light priority

Rosalyn features

Ensure exam integrity with remote recording

Choose to record the candidates’ screen, webcam and audio so you can see and hear if they are cheating.

Lockdown browser

Recording

AI & human proctoring

Traffic light priority

Rosalyn features

Comprehensive monitoring

Save time with real-time, automatic AI detection of suspicious behaviour during exams. Trained proctors review flagged items and can directly message rule-breaking candidates with warnings and potentially lead to exam termination.

Lockdown browser

Recording

AI & human proctoring

Traffic light priority

Rosalyn features

Final decision is yours

The final review is confirmed by your team. With a traffic light review system left by the proctors, you can save time by focusing on footage that is the highest priority.

Lockdown browser

Recording

AI & human proctoring

Traffic light priority

Feature comparison

	Synoptic	Rosalyn
Lockdown
Recording	Regular webcam and desktop captures	Continuous webcam and screen video recording
AI & Human Proctoring
On-Demand Proctoring
ID Checks
Breach Count
Comment System
Traffic Light System
Browser	Google Chrome	Any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.)
Device	Desktop or laptop	Desktop or laptop
Additional	Chrome plugin	Rosalyn application (MacOS or Windows)

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

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What are the main differences between Synoptic and Rosalyn?

Do you offer on-demand proctoring?

How do Synoptic and Rosalyn handle breaches of exam rules?

Can candidates use required tools (e.g. Excel) during a proctored exam?

Do you have a proctoring option that works in low-bandwidth internet environments?

Can I still proctor via Zoom or Teams?

How do I know which proctoring tool is right for me?

How do the pricing options for Synoptic and Rosalyn compare?

Is online exam proctoring secure and privacy-compliant?

Enhance exam security with robust anti-cheating methods

Protect your IP by disabling copy and paste functions

Increase the level of exam security by disabling the ability for candidates to copy questions and paste answers. This reduces the chance of cheating and protects your intellectual property, by making it harder for users to leak questions.