What Proctoring Does
Proctoring runs in the background while candidates complete the Logic Test. It monitors browser activity for behaviour that breaks Alva’s fair play rules and highlights results that may need a closer look.
It is designed to:
Help ensure scores reflect actual candidate ability, not external assistance
Give you visibility into test‑taking behaviour
Support fair and consistent decisions across candidates
Typical behaviours that can be picked up include:
Leaving the test environment (tab or window changes)
Using other tools or apps at the same time
Taking screenshots during the test
What Happens for Candidates
When a candidate starts the Logic Test, they agree to Alva’s fair play rules. During the test, their browser is monitored for potential violations.
Warning and flagging flow:
Initial violations
The candidate sees an on‑screen warning asking them to return to the test and follow the rules.
Repeated violations across questions
If violations continue and reach a threshold, the test result is flagged.
Candidate explanation
Before submitting, the candidate can add a short comment explaining what happened (for example, unstable internet or an accidental click).
What Recruiters See in Alva
When you review Logic Test results, Proctoring information is surfaced directly in the candidate view.
You will see:
A flag indicator if violations were detected
Logs of which test items were affected
Timestamps of key browser events (such as tab switches or screenshots)
Any candidate explanation added at the end of the test
Flags are there to prompt attention, not to enforce an outcome.
Fair Play Policy and Candidate FAQs
Before starting the test, candidates are shown Alva’s fair play policy. It clearly states that:
The Logic Test must be completed without external help
AI tools, calculators or other assistance may not be used
Leaving the test environment or switching tabs can be recorded and flagged
💡Note: If you want to share more detail with candidates, you can use Alva’s Fair Play Policy for Candidates
Using Validation Tests for Extra Assurance
If you want additional confidence in a candidate’s result, especially when a test has been flagged, you can run a validation test. This is a supervised retake of the Logic Test under controlled conditions, often done on‑site or in a monitored environment.
Typical reasons to use a validation test:
A flagged session with a strong score and unclear explanation
A critical role where cognitive ability is central to success
Final‑stage candidates where you want an extra layer of assurance
To learn more, visit our Validate Logic Test article.
Best Practices for Recruiters
To get the most value from Proctoring while keeping the experience fair:
Combine signals
Use Proctoring together with Logic scores, personality tests, and structured interviews.
Define a team policy
Decide how you’ll handle different scenarios (for example, when to move forward, when to request a validation test, when to reject).
Communicate clearly with candidates
Let candidates know that Proctoring is there to protect fairness and that you review any flags together with their explanation and overall profile.
💡Note: Proctoring is enabled by default for all customers using the Logic Test.
If you prefer not to use Proctoring in your processes, contact our support team at support@alvalabs.io and request that Proctoring be disabled for your account.
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