المملكة: An open camera and a uniform… new mandatory conditions for remote electronic tests

The Ministry of Education approved a strict technical and regulatory protocol to control “The home test environment: The student is obligated to provide a completely isolated and quiet place, with clear and continuous lighting, and the surroundings are free of any additional devices or people who may raise suspicion during the test session.

The Ministry imposed mandatory operation of the camera and sound receiver “microphone” without interruption from the moment of start until delivery, with the requirement that the gaze be directed exclusively to The test screen and adherence to absolute silence to avoid monitoring any behavior that might be classified as an attempt to cheat.

The protocol required that the national ID or identification card be clearly displayed in front of the camera before starting to digitally verify the student’s identity, warning of severe penalties in the event of impersonation or handing over login data to others.

The instructions obligated the student to conduct a comprehensive visual survey of his seating area and surroundings through the camera at the start of the session or its reopening, to provide immediate and documented proof confirming that the session was vacant. The site is protected from any irregular means of assistance or violations.

The guide stressed the necessity of appearing in a decent appearance and committing to wearing the “official uniform” during the live broadcast of the test, in order to dedicate the seriousness of the educational situation and respect the sanctity and credibility of the educational process despite its being held remotely.

On the technical side, the regulations granted teachers exceptional authority to allow the student to re-take the test if he faces an emergency technical interruption during the first half of the specified time, in order to preserve his right. In the answer.

The Ministry directed school administrations to set urgent alternative dates when general technical malfunctions occur that prevent the test, while compensating the technically late student with additional time, or referring his case to the Emergency Testing Committee as an excused absence if the procedure is not possible.