Adaface can capture your screen during a proctored assessment, but it does not record the screen on every test. Screen capture is part of Adaface's proctoring layer, which the employer enables for assessments where they want stronger monitoring. Knowing when it applies helps you prepare without guessing.
When screen recording applies
Adaface's proctoring is employer-configurable. When enabled, the platform asks the candidate to share their screen, and it captures a screenshot if the candidate leaves the test window or opens another window. This is event-based capture, not a continuous screen recording of everything on the desktop.
The practical distinctions:
- Standard test: no screen sharing, no webcam requirement
- Proctored test: screen sharing, webcam checks, tab and window tracking
- Event-based screenshots: captured only when suspicious activity is detected
If your invitation does not mention screen sharing or proctoring, the test is most likely running in its standard, unmonitored mode.
What Adaface proctoring captures
When the employer enables proctoring, Adaface can capture:
- Screen screenshots when the candidate leaves the test window
- Webcam checks to verify the person taking the test
- Tab and window switching signals
- Full-screen exit events
- IP-based location checks
These are reviewed in the context of the candidate's overall activity, not as a video of the full desktop.
Does it record everything?
No. Adaface's screen capture is triggered by specific events — leaving the test window, opening another window, or exiting full-screen mode — rather than recording the entire session continuously. The purpose is to catch the moment a candidate steps away from the test, not to record unrelated activity on the computer.
This is a meaningful distinction for candidates: a camera or screen-sharing prompt does not mean every keystroke and application is being recorded.
How to prepare
- Read the invitation for any proctoring, screen-sharing, or webcam requirements
- Close all unrelated tabs and applications before the test begins
- Stay in the test window and full-screen mode for the entire assessment
- Test your camera and environment ahead of time if a webcam is required
- Avoid using a phone or second monitor during the test
Taking the test in a clean, focused environment prevents accidental flags and keeps the experience straightforward.
A lighter approach for hiring teams
For employers, screen recording and heavy proctoring are often used because the assessment format otherwise makes cheating easy. A screening process built around well-designed, skill-based questions can reduce the need for that overhead. See how recruitment candidate screening approaches candidate evaluation.
Bottom line
Adaface can capture your screen during proctored assessments, but it is event-based and employer-enabled — not a continuous recording on every test. Check your invitation, keep the environment clean, and you will be prepared whether or not proctoring applies.