TestDome can be proctored, but proctoring is not automatic on every test. The platform gives employers the option to enable webcam and screen monitoring, and that choice varies from one assessment to the next. Understanding when and how proctoring applies helps you prepare for the specific test you have been invited to take.
How TestDome proctoring works
TestDome's proctoring is employer-configurable. When an employer enables it, the candidate may be asked to:
- Enable a webcam before the test begins
- Allow screen recording or screen sharing during the test
- Permit periodic snapshots or identity checks
When proctoring is off, the test runs as a standard timed coding and skills assessment with no camera or screen capture. The invitation and the pre-test setup screens are the clearest signal of which mode applies to you.
Is every TestDome test proctored?
No. TestDome positions proctoring as an option employers can switch on, not a universal requirement. Many TestDome tests are taken without webcam or screen recording. The employer decides based on the role and how much monitoring they feel the assessment needs.
If your invitation does not mention proctoring, webcam, or screen recording, the test is most likely running in its standard, unmonitored mode. If it does mention these, prepare accordingly.
What gets captured during proctoring
When proctoring is enabled, TestDome can capture:
- Webcam video or still snapshots to confirm the right person is taking the test
- Screen recording or screen sharing so the employer can review the coding session
- Activity signals such as whether the candidate left the test window
These tools are standard for remote skills assessments and are used to confirm the work is the candidate's own. They are disclosed through the employer's configuration and the pre-test prompts.
Does TestDome allow internet use?
TestDome generally does not block the use of online resources during tests, because the platform's philosophy is that using reference material mirrors real work. However, employers that enable proctoring may add restrictions, and question text is typically protected from copy-and-paste to prevent answer sharing.
The safest approach is to assume the employer's stated rules govern your session. If the invitation does not clarify whether external resources are allowed, ask before you start.
How to prepare for a TestDome assessment
- Read the invitation for any proctoring, webcam, or browser requirements
- Test your camera and microphone ahead of time if a webcam is required
- Work in a quiet space with stable internet and no distractions
- Familiarize yourself with the test format so the timed portion feels predictable
- Complete any setup steps before the timer begins
The same preparation serves you whether the test is proctored or not, so you are never caught off guard.
A simpler alternative for hiring teams
For employers, the question is not only whether to proctor but whether the whole screening process is giving them strong, comparable signals. A screening solution that combines structured assessments with an efficient review workflow reduces the need to over-engineer monitoring in the first place. See how recruitment candidate screening approaches it.
Bottom line
TestDome is proctored only when the employer enables it; standard tests run without webcam or screen capture. Check your invitation, prepare a clean environment, and treat the employer's stated rules as the source of truth.