Preparing for Your Exam

Review the resources in this section as well as under Taking an Exam in D2L so you are well informed and more comfortable with Honorlock and completing your exam. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the Honorlock exam process and requirements, embark on the HonorPrep Guided Tour. This experience will walk you through the necessary steps to complete an Honorlock exam. The following steps also provide you with information regarding each part of the process:

1. If you have concerns about your privacy, please review the information on the Student Privacy tab to learn more about how Honorlock protects your information.

2. Review the standard exam guidelines (opens new window) so you are aware of the testing area and behavior expectations. Your instructor may alter the standard testing guidelines and provided specific guideline to you.

3. Identify a place where you can take your exam. You will need a quiet location where you can take the exam alone that does not contain any unapproved materials. The exam space could be a room in your/family/friend home, office, private study room, etc. You instructor may ask for a 360 degree room scan. If there is anything in the room you would not want others to see, please remove it from the room or cover it. Make sure your workspace is clear. For more information, please refer to No. 2 above.

4. Gather the necessary equipment and instructor approved resources including:

   • Government or APSU issued photo identification card,
   • Any materials your instructor approved such as scratch paper, calculator, etc.,

   • Computer with an updated Chrome browser,

   • Webcam and microphone (if not included or working on the computer), and

   • Internet connection with at least 1.5 Mbps. A wireless connection works but a wired connection is preferred for better stability.

5. Test your computer. Honorlock provides automated checks that will confirm your operating system and browser versions are compatible with their platform. Do this now by visiting the Honorlock Support web page (opens new window) and scroll down to Minimum Requirements. You can also check your requirements manually by reviewing their minimum requirements page (opens new window). Make sure you are using an updated Chrome browser.

6. Make sure you are using an updated Chrome browser (opens new window) and install the Honorlock Chrome browser extension (opens new window).