C’mon, sing along with us. With a room scan here and a red flag there. Who doesn’t remember learning this song as a child? Except now, the lyrics have changed to better reflect Old MacDonald’s need to gain a certification to run his farm as successfully and efficiently as possible. And, in today’s high-tech testing environment, they can be sure that the proctoring used to monitor their exam will include AI.
With all the things that Old MacDonald is worried about, including the health of their animals, disease, and weather, the last thing they need is to also fear whether AI will respect their privacy. The good news is that when implemented correctly, AI enhances the security and effectiveness of certification testing. Let’s take a deeper look at why.
Proctoring With a Porpoise
One major concern is AI’s collecting of personal data. The truth is that most AI proctoring systems are designed with test-taker privacy in mind. For example, it doesn’t record and store every action forever. Instead, AI flags only the suspicious moments for a human proctor to review. This means a real person only sees the small clips of video where the AI detected a potential issue, rather than having to review the entire exam. Once the data has been viewed, in most cases, it’s taken out to pasture.
Feline Better About AI
AI might seem scary based on what is portrayed in TV and movies. But, you should think of it more as a helpful assistant whose job is to keep things fair and secure. When you’re taking a certification exam, the AI is looking for specific, pre-programmed behaviors that are known to indicate cheating, like a second person entering the room, or someone looking away from the screen for an extended period. It is there to help, not harm.
Too Much to Bear
Let’s face it: relying solely on human proctors can be a tough job. People can get distracted, they might miss things, and it can be expensive and time-consuming to have a person watch every single test-taker. This is where AI really shines. It can monitor multiple test-takers simultaneously with an unwavering focus on the rules. This means more secure exams overall, which protects the value of the certification.
No Lion About the Results
AI provides more security to your organization so that you can rest assured that test-takers are being assessed accurately. Additionally, Generative AI can even take that feeling one step further by helping create questions that are more fair and balanced. That way, you can be sure that your exams are measuring exactly what they are supposed to.
Staying Up-to-date and Koalafied
Another advantage of AI is that it moves at the speed of technology. As cheating techniques become more advanced, so too does the intelligence to stop it. AI will always be at the forefront of innovation because it constantly adapts to new threats in the market. This provides peace of mind to organizations who may worry about emerging security trends keeping pace.
It looks like Old MacDonald doesn’t have anything to worry about after all. AI is no longer the future of testing because its time has come now. By embracing it, rather than running from it, organizations will reap substantial benefits. So, let’s sing together again…And on that test, he had a system of advanced technological security that will make sure his certification exam is fair and safe. AI, AI, Oh Yeah!
About Kryterion
Kryterion Inc. is a global leader in innovative testing and credentialing solutions, helping organizations across various sectors develop and manage their assessments with our advanced test development platform and multi-modal delivery solutions. Established in 2001, Kryterion offers secure, integrated services and extensive support, empowering candidates to demonstrate skills and achieve success in world-class careers.
