proctors

Test room monitors

Proctors are officials who supervise examinations to prevent cheating: The proctors checked IDs before distributing the tests.

To proctor is to serve in this role.

In British universities, proctors are disciplinary officers who enforce rules.

The word shares a root with procurator—one who acts on behalf of an institution.

academic

invigilator

Examination room supervisor

classroom · hall monitor · dean · registrar · admissions · enrollment · tutor · professor · teaching assistant · dormitory

examination

monitoring

Ongoing observation of something

vigilance · invigilation · timing · ID verification · seating · answer sheets · scratch paper · bathroom breaks · incident report · irregularity

remote

online testing

Internet-based evaluation method

authentication · flagging · recording · time limits

integrity

cheating prevention

Stopping rule-breaking beforehand

ethics · accountability · honor system · plagiarism · collusion · impersonation · rule enforcement · discipline · violation · reporting

Categories
Opposites
role in examination

proctorsexaminees

People undergoing assessment

students · candidates · pupils · testees · applicants

enforcement of rules

proctorscheaters

Nonprescription reading glasses

violators · plagiarists · offenders · transgressors

academic hierarchy

proctorsexaminees

People undergoing assessment

undergraduates · freshmen

Phrases
Family

proctor, proctoring, proctored

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