Remote Exam Fairness & Privacy Perceptions Survey

Welcome to this survey about your experiences with remote exams. This survey explores your perceptions of fairness, privacy, and proctoring practices in remote assessments. It should take approximately 7–10 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions. All responses are confidential, will be anonymized, and reported only in aggregate to inform assessment policies. By continuing, you consent to participate in this study.

In the last 12 months, have you taken any remote exams (proctored or unproctored)?

• Yes
• No

How many remote exams (including unproctored) did you complete in the last 12 months?

• 1
• 2–3
• 4–6
• 7 or more
• Prefer not to say

Which proctoring features were used in any of your remote exams? Select all that apply.

• Webcam monitoring
• Microphone/audio capture
• Screen sharing or recording
• Room scan (pan the camera)
• Photo ID verification
• Browser lockdown or site whitelist
• Keystroke/typing analysis
• Not sure / Don't remember

Overall, how fair did your remote exams feel compared with in-person exams?

How intrusive did the proctoring feel during your remote exams?

Please rank the following aspects of remote exams from most important to least important to you.

1. Fair grading accuracy
2. Academic integrity (preventing cheating)
3. Student privacy
4. Accessibility and accommodations
5. Technical reliability
6. Clear communication from the provider
7. Convenience/flexibility

Based on your responses in this survey, what changes would most improve fairness and privacy in remote exams?

What is your age?

• Under 18
• 18–20
• 21–24
• 25–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50 or older
• Prefer not to say

Thank you for completing this survey! Your responses are confidential and will be used to improve remote exam policies. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Which types of remote exams did you take in the last 12 months? Select all that apply.

• Live human proctor via webcam
• AI-automated proctoring
• Unproctored (no proctor)
• Open-book allowed
• Not sure / Don't remember

The exam rules and expectations were clearly communicated before the exam.

The exam provider clearly explained how my data would be stored and used.

We'd like to understand more about your experiences with fairness and privacy in remote exams. Please share your thoughts, and our AI moderator will ask a few follow-up questions.

Which best describes your gender?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Prefer not to say

The exam format gave me a fair opportunity to demonstrate my knowledge.

I felt confident that my personal data was handled securely during the exam.

Where do you primarily study?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• North America
• South America
• Oceania
• Prefer not to say

All students had equal access to the resources needed for the exam.

Rank these proctoring practices from most acceptable to least acceptable to you.

1. Photo ID verification
2. Webcam on during exam
3. Screen sharing/recording
4. Room scan
5. Recording the entire session

What is your current highest level of education?

• Secondary/High school
• Vocational/Technical
• Some college/Undergraduate in progress
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate/Professional (Master's/PhD/MD/etc.)
• Other
• Prefer not to say

The grading felt consistent and unbiased.

What is your current enrollment status?

• Full-time student
• Part-time student
• Not currently enrolled (completed within last 12 months)
• Other
• Prefer not to say

Compared with in-person settings, how prevalent do you believe cheating was in your remote exams?

What is your primary field of study?

• STEM (e.g., CS, Engineering, Math, Natural Sciences)
• Social Sciences
• Arts & Humanities
• Business/Economics
• Health & Medicine
• Education
• Other
• Prefer not to say