# Resources and updates on online exams, proctoring and more

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21 Jan 2026 · 6 min read

**Designing a better online exam experience for candidates**  
How thoughtful online exam design can reduce candidate stress and improve overall performance.

## Top reads

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1. [10 ways to prevent ChatGPT and other AI tools being used in online exams](/content/blog/prevent-chatgpt-ai-cheating-online-exams/index.html)  
12 Jun 2025 · 5 min read

2. [Understanding exam proctoring: A guide to online proctoring services](/content/blog/understanding-exam-proctoring/index.html)  
25 Nov 2024 · 7 min read

3. [Why you shouldn’t build your own online exam platform from scratch (and what to do instead)](/content/blog/build-vs-buy-online-exam-platform/index.html)  
16 Sept 2025 · 6 min read

21 Jan 2026 · 6 min read  
**Designing a better online exam experience for candidates**  
How thoughtful online exam design can reduce candidate stress and improve overall performance.

Read article: [here](/content/blog/better-online-exam-experience/index.html)

16 Sept 2025 · 6 min read  
**Why you shouldn’t build your own online exam platform from scratch (and what to do instead)**  
The hidden costs, risks, and delays of building an exam platform from scratch: and why a ready-made solution is the smarter investment.

Read article: [here](/content/blog/build-vs-buy-online-exam-platform/index.html)

16 Sept 2025 · 6 min read  
**The ultimate checklist for choosing an online exam platform**  
A complete guide to evaluating features, security, integrations, and pricing before choosing your online exam software.

Read article: [here](/content/blog/checklist-choosing-online-exam-platform/index.html)

5 Aug 2025 · 4 min read  
**Understanding modern marker roles: From provisional graders to backreading and more**  
Explore the key grading roles in online exams and how they support fair, consistent marking.

Read article: [here](/content/blog/understanding-marker-roles-online-assessment/index.html)

5 Aug 2025 · 5 min read  
**Mastering the grading process with essential marking features**  
Explore features like blind marking, rubrics, automated notifications, and marker inboxes to improve grading accuracy, fairness, and efficiency.

Read article: [here](/content/blog/online-exam-marking-features/index.html)

16 Jun 2025 · 4 min read  
**Formative vs Summative assessment: What's the difference?**  
How formative and summative assessments work together to improve learning outcomes and certification success.

Read article: [here](/content/blog/formative-vs-summative-assessment/index.html)

16 Jun 2025 · 13 min read  
**25 powerful API use cases to improve your online exams**  
Unlock seamless, scalable exam delivery with these powerful API use cases that streamline admin, enhance UX, and integrate your systems.

Read article: [here](/content/blog/25-api-use-cases-online-exams/index.html)

12 Jun 2025 · 5 min read  
**10 ways to prevent ChatGPT and other AI tools being used in online exams**  
Effective methods to detect and deter AI-assisted cheating in high-stakes exams.

Read article: [here](/content/blog/prevent-chatgpt-ai-cheating-online-exams/index.html)

11 Jun 2025 · 3 min read  
**Why ISO 27001 certification matters for online exam security**  
How ISO 27001 helps protect sensitive exam data, maintain integrity, and build trust in digital exam platforms.

Read article: [here](/content/blog/iso-27001-online-exam-security/index.html)