ExamOnline Glossary
An authoritative A-to-Z knowledge base of essential terms across online examinations, proctoring, assessment analytics, credentialing, recruitment, and related domains.
Standard question types are the universally recognized assessment formats used to evaluate a candidate's knowledge, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
A spreadsheet question type is an interactive assessment format that requires candidates to manipulate data and use formulas within an embedded grid.
Smart proctoring is a technology-enabled method of supervising online assessments using artificial intelligence and behavioral analytics.
A skills gap analysis is a strategic process that compares a workforce's current abilities against the competencies needed to achieve future goals.
A skills assessment is a structured evaluation used to measure an individual's practical abilities and job-relevant competencies objectively.
Skill mapping is the strategic process of identifying and visually documenting the abilities of a workforce to align them with organizational goals.
A short answer question type is an assessment format requiring candidates to provide a brief, written response to a specific prompt.
Session logs are comprehensive digital records that capture every candidate interaction and system event during an online assessment.
A self-assessment is an introspective process where individuals evaluate their own skills, performance, and behaviors against established standards.
An online exam is a digital assessment method that allows candidates to take tests using internet-connected devices. It helps organizations conduct secure, scalable, and efficient evaluations.
Remote proctoring is technology that monitors candidates via webcam and screen sharing during online exams. It prevents cheating and ensures complete integrity for all digital assessments.
A certification exam validates professional skills & knowledge, awarding recognized credentials through secure, standardized testing environments that support credibility & career advancement.
A recruitment assessment is a pre-employment test used by corporate HR teams to evaluate applicant skills. It provides objective data to make much smarter and more informed hiring decisions.
Fill in the blanks is a question format where test-takers provide missing words to complete a sentence. It tests recall, grammar, and comprehension without offering answer choices.
Full Screen Mode is a feature that makes the test window cover the whole computer screen. This stops students from looking at other websites or apps during the exam.
A Gamified Assessment uses game-like features to measure a person’s skills and traits in a fun and interactive way.
General Aptitude refers to a person's natural ability to learn new skills, solve problems, and think logically across different situations.
A Hotspot Question Type is a visual assessment format where candidates answer a question by clicking on a specific area of an uploaded image.
Human Proctoring is the process where trained professionals actively supervise candidates during an assessment to ensure rules are followed and test integrity is maintained.
A Human Resource Information System is a software platform used to organize, store, and manage employee data and HR activities in a central location.
ID Verification is a built-in feature of a testing platform used to confirm a candidate's identity before an exam to prevent impersonation.
Identity Verification is the end-to-end process of confirming a person’s identity using biological traits and official data to ensure the correct individual is taking an assessment.
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