How To Counter The Rise Of Cheat Tech?

We are fully rapt by the dynamics of technology. Technology has undoubtedly blessed us in every way possible. Be it any aspect of life, we can fully rely on the internet and smart devices. The internet has made communication, travelling, education and food much more accessible than it was ever before.

However, we should also look at the flip side of the coin. Though we can’t ignore the boons of technology but we also cannot overlook its negative impacts. One such impact is cheating during examinations.
With the advent of modern technology, cheating in exams has become easier.
Nowadays, students not only use technology to read and study or to solve their assignments but also to cheat.

It is observed that rogue students use small bluetooth earphones and smartwatches to cheat in exams. These high-tech devices are easy to connect with smartphones. They offer good quality voice modulations and voice control irrespective of the distance issues.
Adding to it, they come in compact sizes with long battery life and are often water and heat-resistant. Longer answers are minimized to shorter paragraphs which are seen by the students on their smart watches or dictated to them by someone if they are using bluetooth earphones.
Apart from these, cameras embedded in spectacles, pens and GSM boxes are also being used as cheat tech. These are hard to be noticed by naked eye.

Since, there are a variety of cheat tech which are used by students to cheat in their exams, we need to have an equipped and capable security system that helps us in maintaining the authenticity of the conducted exams.
To curb cheating in examinations, universities and education boards are adopting newer technology to prevent cheating, such as:

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Metal Detectors: Metal detectors detect any prohibited metallic or electronics devices, copper, cell battery, watch battery etc. which the students carry in the examination hall for cheating purpose. A thorough checking with metal detectors eliminates the problem of small earbuds, embedded cameras, GSM box etc.

Signal Jammers: Signal jammers are installed in exam halls to prevent cheating through phones, tabs and other such cellular devices in universities or colleges.

CCTV Camera: Almost all the universities and institutions conduct exams within a visual eye using CCTV surveillance system. This way universities or colleges can maintain a record of every student. It also helps to maintain the authenticity of question papers and answer sheets. Any awkward movement by cheaters to use the cheat tech can be caught in live streaming to nab them.

In short, the only way to counter “the rise of cheat tech” is by becoming technologically smart. We have to use innovative exam security solutions that can keep an eye on all students simultaneously to weed out cheaters. It will help capable and honest students to secure a successful career ahead ensuring a brighter future for our nation.