Live-reviewed exams: No image from the webcam and desktop

This article explains how to overcome technical problems that proctors encounter during the live-reviewed exam.

Symptoms

Unable to see the test takers. There are black screens instead of test-taker image from the webcam and the test-taker's desktop in the proctor interface.

The problem is shown in the screenshot below.

Live-reviewed exams_ No image from the webcam and desktop

Cause

There are several causes of the problem:

  • a weak internet connection;
  • non-compliance with the technical requirements.

Resolution

  • Check the internet connection. If the internet connection is weak, follow the recommendation in this article to fix the issue.
  • Clear cache and cookies in the browser. See How to сlear сache and сookies.