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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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.
- Fair grading accuracy
- Academic integrity (preventing cheating)
- Student privacy
- Accessibility and accommodations
- Technical reliability
- Clear communication from the provider
- 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.
- Photo ID verification
- Webcam on during exam
- Screen sharing/recording
- Room scan
- 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
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How it compares
We reviewed the closest templates from other survey tools. Here’s what they do well — and where this template goes further.
Why this template
- 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
Jotform
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What it does well
- E-signature collection via Jotform Sign for formal student acknowledgment
- Easy embedding within LMS or institutional websites with custom CSS
Where it falls short
- Not a survey at all—it's a compliance/acknowledgment form, not a climate assessment tool
- No questions exploring student attitudes, peer norms, or perceived institutional response to dishonesty
- No AI-powered interviewing to sensitively explore why students may or may not engage in academic dishonesty
Jotform
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What it does well
- Digital record-keeping with database storage for easy sorting and searching
- Helps schools maintain documentation that students understand policy repercussions
Where it falls short
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Qualtrics
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What it does well
- Enterprise-grade platform trusted by 1,800+ educational institutions with FedRAMP and ISO certifications
- Multi-channel data collection including surveys, social media, call centers, and online reviews
Where it falls short
- Enterprise pricing requires custom quotes—prohibitive for individual researchers or departments
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What it does well
- Covers campus safety alongside academic advising, student services, and registration in one instrument
- Benchmarkable questions developed in partnership with U.S. Department of Education
Where it falls short
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What it does well
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Where it falls short
- No campus safety or academic integrity-specific template available
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- No methodology guidance for handling sensitive topics like harassment reporting or cheating norms
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