TestGorilla can detect some behaviors associated with using outside help, but it does not automatically prove that a candidate used artificial intelligence. Its assessment tools look for activity signals such as tab switching, leaving full-screen mode, pasting content, and other behaviors configured by the employer.
What TestGorilla can monitor
Depending on the assessment settings, TestGorilla may monitor signals including:
- Tab switching or leaving the assessment window
- Exiting full-screen mode
- Copying and pasting content
- Opening browser developer tools
- Webcam snapshots or video responses, when enabled
These signals can indicate that a candidate may have sought outside assistance. They are not the same as an AI detector that can reliably identify every answer written with ChatGPT or another tool.
Can TestGorilla tell if you used ChatGPT?
Not with certainty from the answer alone. A platform may flag behavior that suggests a candidate left the assessment, pasted text, or used another application, but a behavior flag is not the same as proof of AI authorship.
The employer typically reviews the assessment result and any available monitoring information together. A single event may have an innocent explanation—for example, an accidental tab change or a paste from permitted working notes—so candidates should follow the instructions supplied with the assessment.
Does TestGorilla record your screen?
TestGorilla's anti-cheating controls are not the same as continuous screen recording. Activity monitoring can record events or signals, while camera features may capture identity snapshots or video answers if the employer has enabled them.
Detection approaches differ across platforms — for example, does TestDome detect cheating through webcam snapshots, screen capture, and AI-video analysis rather than a single check.
How to avoid an accidental flag
Before starting the assessment:
- Read the employer's instructions carefully and confirm what resources are allowed.
- Close unrelated tabs, messaging apps, and browser extensions.
- Keep your phone and other reference material away unless the instructions permit them.
- Avoid copying and pasting unless the assessment explicitly allows it.
- Test your webcam and connection if camera access is required.
If you need an accommodation or the instructions are unclear, ask the recruiter before beginning rather than guessing.
Bottom line
TestGorilla can monitor behaviors that may be associated with outside assistance, including some activity that could occur while using AI tools. It should not be treated as an infallible detector of AI-written answers. Follow the assessment rules, keep your testing environment clean, and ask the employer for clarification when a monitoring requirement is unclear.