Session Logs

Overview

Session logs are detailed digital records generated during online exams to monitor, document, and preserve critical information about each exam session. They play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity, security, and transparency of digital assessments by capturing every aspect of a candidate's activity and system interactions during an exam.

Modern online exam platforms—especially those designed for high-stakes testing—rely heavily on session logs to detect anomalies, support compliance, and provide auditable data for post-exam reviews.

Key Components of Session Logs

1. User Identification
   Every session log begins by tying activity to a specific candidate through a unique identifier—such as a username, student ID, or registration number. This ensures accountability and makes it possible to trace back every action to an individual.

2. Timestamps
   Timestamps record precise moments when users log in, start and finish the exam, experience any disconnections, or attempt re-entry. These details are crucial for identifying unauthorized behavior, extended durations, or attempts to manipulate time constraints.

3. Activity Tracking
   This component monitors and logs candidate interactions within the exam interface. It includes:

   • Page navigation

   • Question attempts

   • Answer submissions

   • Time spent on individual questions or sections

   • Use of on-screen tools like calculators or notepads

4. System Alerts
   Session logs integrate with automated proctoring or AI-based monitoring tools to flag suspicious behaviors such as:

   • Multiple login attempts from different locations or devices

   • Sudden or repeated session terminations

   • Extended inactivity suggesting possible misconduct

   • Attempted access to restricted functions (e.g., copy/paste, screenshots)

How Organizations Use Session Logs

• Post-Exam Audits: Verifying candidate conduct after the exam.
• Dispute Resolution: Providing evidence in case of grievances or complaints.
• Performance Monitoring: Reviewing user experience and platform responsiveness.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting standards for education bodies, government contracts, or professional certification authorities.

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