Synoptic: No Install

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Overview

No Install is the simplest Install level available within Synoptic. Candidates access the assessment directly through their web browser without needing to install any software, browser extensions or applications.

No Install provides the lowest setup requirements and widest device compatibility (any modern browser), making it ideal for large candidate cohorts, public examinations and environments where software installation may be restricted.

No Install provides the lowest level of device access and therefore the fewest preventative security controls.

No Install cannot automatically:

• Detect additional browser tabs

• Detect additional monitors

• Enforce fullscreen mode

• Prevent access to other websites

• Prevent access to other applications

However, when Video & Audio Recording is enabled, reviewers may still observe this activity through the recorded screen footage.

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Configuring Proctoring via Synoptic No Install

From an exams proctoring page, select No Install as the Install level

Next select the Monitoring level you want to use for your exams. Any Monitoring level can be paired with any Install level. Learn more about what each Monitoring level provides and candidate requirements in the docs below

Monitoring Levels & Review

Exam Rules

No additional rules can be configured alongside No Install. Additional rules for screen sharing and webcam sharing permissions will be enforced depending on the Monitoring level.

Rule	Information
Grant webcam sharing permission	If webcam snapshots or video recording is being used, candidates will have to ensure Google Chrome & Synoptic Extension have the correct webcam access before starting an exam and throughout.
Grant screen sharing permission	If screenshots & recreation or video recording is being used, candidates will have to ensure Google Chrome & Synoptic Extension have the correct screen sharing access before starting an exam and throughout.

Penalties cannot be enabled on No Install exams