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Remote Exam Fairness & Privacy Perceptions Survey

Measures student perceptions of fairness, privacy, and acceptability of proctoring practices in remote exams. Designed for higher-education institutions seeking to evaluate and improve remote assessment policies.

Sample questions

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25 questions · ~11 min
Q01
Message

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.

Q02
Multiple Choice

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

  • Yes
  • No
Q03
Dropdown

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
Q04
Multiple Choice

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
Q05
Opinion Scale

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

Scale: 17
Min:Much less fairMax:Much more fair
Q06
Opinion Scale

How intrusive did the proctoring feel during your remote exams?

Scale: 15
Min:Not at all intrusiveMax:Extremely intrusive
Q07
Ranking

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
Drag to rank
Q08
Long Text

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

Q09
Dropdown

What is your age?

  • Under 18
  • 18–20
  • 21–24
  • 25–29
  • 30–39
  • 40–49
  • 50 or older
  • Prefer not to say
Q10
Message

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

Q11
Multiple Choice

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
Q12
Opinion Scale

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

Scale: 17
Min:Strongly disagreeMax:Strongly agree
Q13
Opinion Scale

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

Scale: 17
Min:Strongly disagreeMax:Strongly agree
Q14
AI Interview

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.

Q15
Multiple Choice

Which best describes your gender?

  • Woman
  • Man
  • Non-binary
  • Prefer not to say
Q16
Opinion Scale

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

Scale: 17
Min:Strongly disagreeMax:Strongly agree
Q17
Opinion Scale

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

Scale: 17
Min:Strongly disagreeMax:Strongly agree
Q18
Dropdown

Where do you primarily study?

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
  • Oceania
  • Prefer not to say
Q19
Opinion Scale

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

Scale: 17
Min:Strongly disagreeMax:Strongly agree
Q20
Ranking

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
Drag to rank
Q21
Dropdown

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
Q22
Opinion Scale

The grading felt consistent and unbiased.

Scale: 17
Min:Strongly disagreeMax:Strongly agree
Q23
Multiple Choice

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
Q24
Opinion Scale

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

Scale: 17
Min:Much less prevalentMax:Much more prevalent
Q25
Dropdown

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

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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  • AI interviewer creates a non-judgmental conversational space that encourages honest disclosure on sensitive topics like safety fears and academic dishonesty
  • Every AI prompt, model, and logic flow is fully transparent and logged—critical for IRB compliance and reproducible campus climate research
  • Customizable AI personality lets researchers adjust tone for sensitive topics while maintaining methodological consistency across administrations

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