ExamOnline Glossary
An authoritative A-to-Z knowledge base of essential terms across online examinations, proctoring, assessment analytics, credentialing, recruitment, and related domains.
A self-assessment is an introspective process where individuals evaluate their own skills, performance, and behaviors against established standards.
A secure browser is an application designed to prevent a user from accessing unauthorized software during an online exam.
A secondary camera is an additional mobile or web lens used to monitor candidates during secure online assessments.
A screengrab is a static digital image captured to record the exact visible contents of a computer or mobile screen.
Screen sharing securely broadcasts a user's display to a remote observer, ensuring complete transparency during online assessments.
Screen mirroring is a technology that replicates a device's display onto a larger screen for enhanced visibility.
Rich feedback is highly detailed, actionable information given to individuals to deeply improve their skills and future performance.
Reskilling is the process of training employees in completely new abilities to transition into different organizational roles.
A remote proctored exam is a supervised digital test where technology and human monitors ensure absolute academic integrity.
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.
Navigation refers to the digital interface elements and controls that allow a candidate to move through an online examination, transition between sections, and review their answers.
Non-scored questions are evaluation items that do not contribute to a candidate's final grade, primarily used for content validation or gathering survey data.
A numeric entry question type is an evaluation format where candidates must calculate and type a specific mathematical answer into a blank text field.
Numerical aptitude is a person's innate ability to reason with numbers, analyze statistical data, and draw logical conclusions from quantitative information.
An objective question is a highly structured assessment format that requires a single, definitively correct answer, completely eliminating subjective grading bias.
An offline assessment is a highly secure, center-based evaluation method where candidates complete standardized exams in a physical location under direct supervision.
An on-demand assessment is a highly flexible evaluation model that allows candidates to complete digital tests at their own convenience, without strict scheduling limitations.
An on-screen assessment is a digital evaluation method where candidates read, interact with, and respond to examination prompts entirely on a digital display.
An online assessment is a digital evaluation method that allows organizations to test candidate skills and knowledge remotely via a secure web-based platform.
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