The National College Testing Association (NCTA) and the Association of Test Publishers (ATP) represent two leading organizations dedicated to the advancement and study of testing and assessment. The ATP-NCTA Assessment Industry Standards and Best Practices for Online Observation of Tests (“Standards and Best Practices”) provides consensus-based requirements and considerations for the online observation of tests, with or without a proctor. It includes current thinking regarding fast moving technologies, such as artificial intelligence, biometrics, and advanced algorithms, and evolving regulations concerning privacy and accessibility. Click here for more info.
The Standards and Best Practices were contributed to and reviewed by testing professionals globally. These guidelines are intended for use by test sponsors, such as certification bodies and online observation providers, to outline responsibilities and best practices that ensure privacy, test security, and data validity. The Standards and Best Practices were developed during rapid changes in the assessment industry, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. As online monitoring evolved, the document was revised multiple times and will be updated periodically due to the fast-paced advancements in assessment technologies.
ATP and NCTA members can access this document for free as a membership benefit by logging into the members-only section of the website and navigating to "Publications Discounts," while non-members can purchase it for $19.95. Click here for more info.
