What type of webcam is required for the online proctoring?

• A. An external webcam with the ability to provide a 360-degree view of your testing environment.
• B. An integrated webcam is sufficient.
• C. No webcam required.
• D. A camera with facial recognition only.

Answer: (A)

Online proctoring relies on you being who you say you are and on the testing space staying secure and free of unauthorized materials. To achieve that, the proctor needs not only a view of you but a clear view of your surrounding environment. An external webcam that can provide a 360-degree (or wide-angle) view of the room lets the proctor monitor the desk, walls, and any nearby objects, ensuring there’s no notes, devices, or other people present. A built-in camera usually has a limited field of view, making it harder to verify the entire space, and a camera that only checks facial features wouldn’t reveal environmental clues. So the required setup is an external webcam capable of a full-room view.