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Honorlock “Practice” Quiz(NOT for a grade–just a chance to…

Honorlock “Practice” Quiz(NOT for a grade–just a chance to set up and configure Honorlock and practice using it!)I’m providing you with this “Practice Quiz” just in case you’re unsure or anxious about setting up or using Honorlock. The purpose of this practice quiz is to help you acclimate to the Honorlock proctoring system.(If you already feel comfortable using Honorlock for tests in Blackboard, you don’t have to participate in this Practice Quiz, as it doesn’t count for a grade.)Honorlock will proctor ALL of your Quizzes for this class. Honorlock is an online proctoring service that allows you to take yourQuizzes from the comfort of your home. You DO NOT need to create an account or schedule an appointment in advance. Honorlock is available 24/7, and all that is required is a computer, a working webcam/microphone, and a stable internet connection.While this Quiz is open, you should see the Honorlock tool bar at the bottom of your screen. You can expect to see this on all assessments proctored by Honorlock. This ensures that Honorlock can accurately proctor your assessment.In addition, you’ll be able to preview your webcam capture and minimize it back to the tool bar. You won’t need to display it over your assessment so feel comfortable minimizing it to the tool bar so that it doesn’t distract you.DIRECTIONS:The following Requirements will apply to ALL QUIZZES for the semester:A working webcam will be required in connection with using Honorlock for ALL Quizzes.Students MUST agree to Honorlock’s Data Collection & Use terms and allow Honorlock to access their webcam and microphone for each quiz. During the Quiz Students MUST secure a quiet, distraction free space to take their Quiz. This includes:a private (non-public) spaceno background or ambient noiseno other people in the spaceno headphones/earbudsno hatsNO PHONES, no secondary laptops/tablets/monitors, or other tech devicesonce the Quiz starts, students are not allowed to pause the quiz or leave the space, and restroom breaks are not allowed. During the Quiz students will NOT be permitted to: use other open web browser tabs (except for the allowed digital American Yawp textbook) use a 2nd screen or windowuse their phone or a secondary laptop/tablet/devicehave headphones or earbuds on (in ears or around neck) use any type of tech glasseshave any noise/music/taking/background soundshave other people nearby leave their computer or pause the quiz once they start the Quizuse Artificial Intelligence in any form (this includes AI browser extensions or overlays)