• Oct 11, 2023
• Kawaljeet Kaur

Must Know the Test Security of GRE General Test and TOEFL iBT Test

Knowing the test security is essential for international students who want to embark on their English Proficiency Tests for the coming intake. As Indian students are geared up to tackle language exams like the GRE® General Test and the TOEFL iBT® test. It is their primary requirement to have questions about the trustworthiness of these exams. 

Spreading awareness about test security is important to ensure an equitable and secure  testing environment for students. Therefore, here we have covered amazing insights on ETS’s security protocols and procedures shared by Sachin Jain, Country Manager, ETS India & South Asia. 

Addressing Fraud and Upholding Honesty

ETS stands as a staunch supporter which is armed with international capabilities to safeguard the integrity of these test scores for students who choose to pursue higher education with integrity. Since 2020, the prevalence of at-home testing has increased for test takers who try to cheat in exams by using several technologies and tactics. Students who will engage in attempting fraud during exams have to face detection and consequences.

Enhancing Test Integrity through AI and Human Monitoring 

Ensuring the integrity of exams remains a pivotal concern for standardised testing. These days the educational pursuits are increasingly shifting towards remote testing options. Therefore, it is important to adapt innovative strategies to protect the sanctity of the examination process. ETS’s global test security framework is designed with a threefold strategy that includes prevention, detection, and response. This multifaceted approach,incorporates many security measures that serves as an assurance for test takers. 

Safeguarding Test Integrity through Verification Measures and Latest Technology

The integration of advanced verification measures and latest technology plays a vital role in enhancing the fairness and security of the tests. ETS has utilised various technological interventions, such as implementation of biometric technologies and facial recognition. Some test-taker activities that AI will indicate to recognise cheating includes opening a new browser, attempts to impersonate another test taker, running unpermitted applications and using unpermitted things like mobile and other gadgets. 

Score Cancellation

To safeguard the credibility of the testing process, the Test Integrity, Research & Development teams and Security Team of ETS meticulously scrutinise testing sessions and scores to ensure suspicions of unfairness. ETS takes all the necessary steps to nullifying the scores of the exams.
Studying abroad is increasingly becoming popular among Indian students. Most of the universities abroad require standardised scores in Language Proficiency Test to take admission to international students. Therefore it is important for international students to know the updated news and security system of language tests. If you find any difficulty while preparing for these exams, you can contact the Career Clinic. We will help you in your Language Test preparing through informative videos and study resources.