Many of the anti-cheating software will also run the webcam and yell at you if it thinks you aren't paying attention to only the screen, while recording everything on your screen.
And students are being forced to install this on their home machines.
Wait, what if I work from home and my kid is sitting in the living room as well. I get recorded then? WTF???
Who owns these machines? Is it the parents or the school or the government or who? What if they decline? Can someone explain why a child has to accept that they are being watched on a webcam without their consent? Without the consent of their parent? And, "either accept it or don't get allowed at exam" isn't a choice. They ain't going to high school yet, but I don't envision I would allow my children to be scrutinized by this. Then again, who expected COVID-19. I can only hope this is temporary, but perhaps its part of 'the new normal'.
If the software detects that you're in the room your kid fails.
Your child will not be allowed to take the exam.
Can you explain this defeatist attitude to me and what purpose it does providing the already known negative outcome?
To me, the language you used suggested that you are already bought, sold, and controlled.
You take the tests, with the software, or you fail.
It's simply a compromise.
However, not everyone has that option, is willing to take that option, or understands the ramifications of not taking that option.
I hate the current system. I also understand why people choose to follow it.
Edit 0: It looks like maybe this conversation has hit the maximum depth for HN? If you'd like to continue talking, please feel free to email me.
Edit 1: Turns out I was wrong. The reply timer just hadn't passed. Still feel free to email me if you like.
Your question is about the current process though, and the answer is if you really do not have access to a room with internet that you can use for a couple of hours, the best thing you can do is to contact your school and see what arrangements can be made to accommodate you.