YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform Update – v25.8.0 Release

Over the next few weeks, the YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform will receive significant enhancements to improve the security and integrity of proctored assessments. Key highlights include the ability to activate decoy websites to monitor and flag potential cheating attempts, detect the use of browser sidebars to prevent the use of in-browser AI assistants, block unwanted third-party browser extensions for added assessment integrity, and so much more.

1. A Refreshed Readiness Check UI for a Smoother, More Continuous Setup Process

   Those using the Verity browser extension will notice that we’ve redesigned the Readiness Check UI to provide test-takers with a smoother setup process, eliminating interruptive modals and consolidating proctoring setup steps into one unified flow. This streamlined workflow makes it easier than ever to ensure that a test-taker’s device, environment, and permissions are properly configured before their assessment begins, providing a continuous guided setup that is more scalable for future enhancements.

   

2. Activate Decoy Websites to Monitor and Flag Potential Cheating Attempts

   We’ll now create decoy websites seeded with fake assessment answers that are detectable through leading search engines. If test-takers access one of our decoy sites when searching for answers online, we’ll flag the potential cheating attempt as suspicious behavior. This works in conjunction with our other proctoring tools to help deter or eliminate academic dishonesty and ensure assessment integrity.

   

3. Ability to Flag the Use of In-Browser AI Tools During Proctored Exams

   To reduce the number of cheating attempts and ensure stronger academic integrity, we’re introducing a new feature that detects the use of browser sidebars, allowing institutions to deter test-takers from accessing generated answers and summaries from in-browser AI assistants, including ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and more. Any detected use of browser sidebars will be flagged as a violation.

   

4. AI Monitoring to Ensure Active and Reliable Proctoring on Older Devices

   We’ve expanded our proctoring capabilities to provide consistent, accurate proctoring for every test-taker, regardless of their hardware limitations. When older devices struggle to support on-device monitoring, processing now automatically shifts to our secure Proctoring Cloud, maintaining the same level of assessment integrity you’re used to without unnecessary performance issues or interruptions. This establishes a safeguard to the proctored experience and allows test-takers to focus on their assessments.

5. Prevent Mobile Devices From Auto-Locking During Live Assessments

   We’ve enhanced the mobile assessment experience by eliminating false flags caused by device inactivity, providing a more consistent experience for both proctors and test-takers. This further improves the accuracy of mobile proctoring and ensures that devices remain securely within the proctored environment for the duration of the assessment.

6. New System Resources Check to Detect and Prevent High CPU/Memory Usage for Improved Performance

   To give instructors greater visibility of potential device performance issues, we’ll now check to ensure that a test-taker has the recommended system resources to ensure an optimal proctoring experience. In the event of a failed System Resources check, test-takers will be provided guidance on how to improve device performance before the assessment.

   

7. Full Configuration Visibility With Platform Badges for Clearer Proctoring Setup

   We’ve added platform badges to the Proctoring Setup page when the Mobile Lockdown App is enabled alongside the Browser Extension or Desktop Lockdown Module. Previously, the UI only displayed configurations that applied to both platforms, which limited visibility into the full range of available restrictions. Now, all proctoring configurations are visible, and the new badges clearly indicate which settings apply only to specific platforms. This added transparency helps instructors understand how each configuration behaves across devices and make intentional choices that align with their assessment goals.

   

8. Block Third-Party Browser Extensions for Added Assessment Integrity

   To help maintain exam integrity, instructors now have the ability to block third-party browser extensions during the proctoring setup process, and any blocked extensions enabled by a test-taker will be flagged. Alternatively, certain extensions can be added to the Allow list, giving instructors even greater control over proctored assessments. As with other proctoring settings, test-takers can be exempted from these restrictions. Any extensions critical to accessibility can therefore be clearly permitted to reduce test-taker anxiety and maintain a fair assessment environment.

   

9. Event Banners to Provide Visibility Into Upcoming Webinars and Product Announcements

   Switching gears, administrators can now view event banners directly within Verity to provide institutions with important announcements and new opportunities to register for upcoming webinars. With insights from experienced product experts, discover new features or shortcuts to improve efficiency and stay informed on the industry’s latest trends. And don’t worry: event banners can be dismissed for current sessions to avoid repeated interruptions.

   

10. Manually Adjust Flagged Events to Reduce the Number of Violations

    We’ve enhanced the proctoring interface to allow instructors to fine-tune flagged events to reduce the number of assessment violations. This can help minimize false positives, such as those triggered by unavoidable behavior, to prevent test-takers from potentially being misled and make reports more accurate. Any manually adjusted flagged events are still added to audit logs to ensure transparency, provide accountability, and maintain trust in the proctoring process.

    

11. Scan Assessments to See if Questions Have Leaked Online

    Instructors can now scan assessment questions to quickly determine whether they have been posted online or shared on third-party sites. This helps ensure that test-takers don’t gain an unfair advantage by accessing leaked materials, protecting the integrity of proctored assessments. Our new tool acts as a proactive security check that allows instructors to change or modify compromised questions before an assessment is ever administered. Taking this a step further, we’ll even assist you with submitting a request for a DMCA takedown to remove access to the leaked content.

    

12. Release Notes Will Now Be Available in the Sidebar for Key Announcements

    Admins will be now able to access the latest platform updates and feature announcements directly through a dedicated Release Notes tab in the sidebar, eliminating the need to navigate to external resources to stay informed about new product capabilities and improvements.