Important Note: Starting September 1, 2026, Honorlock will begin the transition from Room Scan (video) to Workspace Scan (photo) for increased exam integrity. However, UND will continue to have Room Scan available as an additional option until
December 2026. For more information about these optional settings, please see the
Honorlock Setup - Optional Security Settings section below.
UND has enabled the Honorlock Mobile app for smartphones (not compatible with iPad). This app is used alongside the desktop Chrome extension to provide additional security options. Please see the
Honorlock App section below for more information.
The Honorlock online exam-proctoring platform uses 'Live Pop-in' technology, which combines AI (Artificial Intelligence) with live remote proctors. Students may start an exam at any time, without the need to schedule time with a proctor. When the student begins their exam, the Honorlock/Blackboard integration will automatically input the exam password (which remains hidden from the student). During the exam, Honorlock will monitor and create a recording of the live proctoring session that instructors may review later. If Honorlock’s AI identifies potential exam integrity issues, an Honorlock proctor will check in and monitor the session more closely. If necessary, the proctor will join the session and ask the student to remove all unpermitted resources, or to stop the prohibited behavior.
Honorlock Setup - Optional Security Settings
In the Honorlock proctoring settings, instructors can enable an additional exam security step requiring students to complete a visual scan of their workspace. This step takes place at the beginning of the session, during the exam authentication process. There are currently two variations of the process:
- Room Scan - Students use their webcam to record a video of the surrounding room. Depending on their webcam setup, this could mean that the student would need to pick up their computer, and rotate it so their built-in webcam can see the room.
- Workplace Scan - This is a new option; students will be prompted to take a single, wide-angle photograph of their work area, instead of taking a video. This can be done using their webcam, like Room Scan, or their phone using the Honorlock app.
Honorlock App
The Honorlock Mobile App for iPhone and Android allows students to use their phone's camera to complete the Workplace Scan, and the same phone can serve as a secondary webcam during the test session. If students cannot install the app, or if they do not have a smartphone, other options are available; the Workplace Scan can be done from their phone's browser, and/or students can use a regular USB webcam as a secondary camera. To learn more about how the Honorlock Mobile App works for students, see the application help page.
A few things to note:
- Honorlock is available in Blackboard Ultra courses. UND's contract is for an unlimited number of exams.
- Honorlock uses a Chrome extension that students must install and use within the Google Chrome browser for Honorlock to work properly.
- Instructors should not edit or add their own exam access code:
- Honorlock will automatically add an access code, which will be stored securely in their system. Then, when the student joins the exam using Honorlock, the access code will be entered automatically. This way, the access code functions to prevent the student from accessing the exam without Honorlock.
- EXCEPTION: Third-party exams do require instructors to add a password. Please see the third-party exam instructions for more information.
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