Table 3 Concerns of students who choose not to take an online exam

Interruptions due to technical difficulties

45

37

-

11

3

85.4

Potential problems with slow/intermittent internet connection

44

28

-

19

5

75

Being interrupted by other people during exam

25

38

-

20

13

66.6

Being distracted by surroundings

21

36

-

29

10

59.4

Working under webcam for long periods of time

24

30

-

25

17

56.3

Unfamiliarity with/or uncertainty about technology

18

28

-

30

20

47.9

Need to setup own workspace with particular requirements

14

31

15

25

11

46.9

Not being able to ask for clarification/help with issues during exam

14

27

18

25

12

42.7

Lack of personal contact with exam supervisor & students

12

26

12

31

15

39.6

Using mouse and keyboard rather than handwriting

18

19

17

34

11

38.5

Lack of suitable workspace

16

18

17

34

11

35.4

Having sufficient space or light to set up webcam

13

16

19

30

18

30.2

Privacy issues in relation to facial recognition requirements

10

14

-

53

19

25

Setting up own webcam

8

15

17

35

21

24

Privacy issues in relation to keystroke recognition aspect

10

9

-

58

19

19.8