RESEARCH AND REPORTS

Browse white papers, industry publications, Lockbox articles, and other published research and reports written by Caveon experts.

The Language of Security and Test Security

Do you understand the difference between a security threat and a risk? Do you know the definitions of prevention, deterrence, and detection? This paper outlines the test security vocabulary you need to know. 

The Language of Security and Test Security White Paper

2021

WHITE PAPER

Test Security and Peer Review, Language for State Assessment RFPs

This white paper provides valuable concepts and suggestions to state assessment professionals who write or review RFPs. It describes the test security elements required to not only ensure the fairness, reliability, and validity of test results, but also to satisfy Peer Review test security requirements.

Test Security and Peer Review, Language for State Assessment RFPs​: White Paper

2018

WHITE PAPER

Weathering the Perfect Test Security Storm

In recent years, test security issues have received greater attention from school system administrators. How have these security issues evolved, and what can states do to address them?

Weathering the Perfect Test Security Storm in Educational Assessments​: White Paper

2015

WHITE PAPER

IT Exam Security: The Last Five Years

There are critical and pressing security issues that all IT certification program managers should understand. These include proxy test taking, braindumps, test theft, collusion, etc. Learn how IT certification programs can address these issues.

IT Exam Security: The Last Five Years​, a White Paper

2009

WHITE PAPER

Legal Defensibility of Scoring Decisions

Can (and should) statistical evidence of test fraud be regarded as sufficient evidence of cheating to justify the cancellation of test scores and other actions?
Legal Defensibility of Scoring Decisions​: White Paper

2006

WHITE PAPER

Detecting Cheating on Computer Adaptive Tests Using Data Forensics

Can data forensics be used on online exams—particularly Computer Adaptive Tests (CATs)—to help uncover the extent to which pre-knowledge is being used?
Detecting Cheating on Computer Adaptive Tests Using Data Forensics​: White Paper

2005

WHITE PAPER

Test Fraud Threats

There are 14 security threats that could undermine your test security. What are they? (Hint: they are divided into two categories, cheating and theft.)

Test Fraud Threats White Paper

2021

WHITE PAPER

Big Data Speaks Up for Test Security

Five primary sources of data help us measure the effects of test security weaknesses, threats, and vulnerabilities. This article focuses on one: gathered data from exam administrations.

Big Data Speaks Up for Test Security​

2016

PUBLISHED ARTICLE

Standards for Online Proctoring

Caveon’s Standards for Online Proctoring are the industry’s first established benchmarks for online proctoring. Find out the standards that online proctors should meet to ensure (rather than hinder) test security.

Standards for Online Proctoring: White Paper

2015

WHITE PAPER

Using Multiple Online Security Measures to Deliver Secure Exams to Test Takers

This report describes the successful first-ever pilot of Online Proctored Testing. The study clearly demonstrates the feasibility of secure testing over the internet wherever students are located.

Using Multiple Online Security Measures to Deliver Secure Exams to Test Takers​: White Paper

2009

WHITE PAPER

Recent Innovations in Data Forensics

This document describes some of the innovations that have been introduced in Caveon Data Forensics™ since 2005, including two that are especially impactful to customers.


2006

WHITE PAPER

Security Threats to Online Proctoring

Learn the six major security threats to online proctoring.

Security Threats to Online Proctoring: White Paper

WHITE PAPER

Detecting Examinees With Pre-knowledge in Experimental Data Using Conditional Scaling of Response Times

In this groundbreaking published work, an innovative but simple method is proposed for detecting examinees with pre-knowledge.

Detecting Examinees with Pre-Knowledge

2019

PUBLISHED ARTICLE

The Discrete Option Multiple Choice™ Test Item: An Important Evolution in Item and Test Design

Introducing the Discrete Option Multiple Choice (DOMC™) question format, one of the most important testing innovations our industry has experienced in decades. 

The Discrete Option Multiple Choice Test Item: White Paper

2016

WHITE PAPER

Online Proctoring Systems Compared

Not all proctoring vendors are considered equal. They differ in approach and capabilities. This white paper compares major vendors as of 2013.

Online Proctoring Systems Compared​: White Paper

2013

WHITE PAPER

Combining Statistical Evidence for Increased Power in Detecting Cheating

This paper presents a method for effectively combining statistically independent components of probability evidence for improving inferences concerning potential test fraud.

Combining Statistical Evidence for Increased Power in Detecting Cheating​: White Paper

2009

WHITE PAPER

Defensibility of Caveon’s Statistics

This document reviews the standards and processes that are followed for producing a Data Forensics analysis.

Defensibility of Caveon's Statistics​: White Paper

2006

WHITE PAPER

The Tao of Test Aberrance

Research shows that understanding the statistical nature of aberrance and the development of multiple aberrance indices can help detect individuals using technology to cheat. 

The Tao of Test Aberrance​: White Paper

2004

WHITE PAPER

CASE STUDIES

Numbers Don’t Lie: The Incident of the Test Killer

An security incident has been uncovered in the classroom and you want to understand the truth about what occurred, and whether or not the incident was isolated or widespread.

Case Study, Numbers Don't Lie: The Incident of the Test Killer​

2020

CASE STUDY

When Data Saves Lives

It is a certification program’s purpose to verify that individuals who practice in professions such as medicine, construction, and IT actually possess the skills they claim to have. Passing a certification can lead to job offers, promotions, and even the right to operate dangerous machinery. The stakes are high.

When Data Saves Lives Case Study

2020

CASE STUDY

Be There When It Happens

How can you know if your exam is being administered properly, or if your administrators and test takers are following the rules? The answer is simple. The only effective method for understanding whether or not your test security policies are working is to the there when it happens.

Be There When It Happens: Case Study

2020

CASE STUDY


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