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How to prepare when a Canvas quiz requires a webcam

A Canvas quiz that requires a webcam usually means the instructor has turned on remote proctoring, so the camera and the room matter as much as what you know. The best preparation is repeated practice on your own course material, so the questions feel familiar when the timer starts.

Test your camera and microphone a day early.
Ask which materials are allowed during the quiz.
Study from your own slides and notes rather than generic summaries.
Reread every explanation you got wrong before the exam.

Example practice questions for a proctored Canvas quiz

What is the main purpose of a webcam check during a remote quiz?It confirms who is taking the quiz and watches for outside help. No proctor is in the room, so the camera stands in for one.

What is a lockdown browser?A browser that restricts access to other websites, apps and screen capture during an exam. It keeps students from looking up answers while the quiz is open.

What should you check on your device before a webcam-proctored quiz?Camera and microphone permissions, a stable internet connection, and any required browser software. Testing these early prevents a locked-out or interrupted attempt.

True or false: if your instructor has not said otherwise, you can use your notes during a webcam-proctored quiz.False. Only materials the instructor allows are permitted, so ask before the exam to avoid an academic integrity problem.

Why do practice questions usually work better than rereading notes?Answering questions forces you to retrieve information, which strengthens memory more than rereading does. Quizzing yourself on course material is a well-supported study method.

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Upload your notes

Add the slides, PDF, DOCX or a photo of your class notes.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz.

Practice until the answers are automatic

Answer each question, read every explanation, and redo the ones you missed before the proctored quiz.

Before the exam, confirm the rules with your instructor: which materials are allowed, whether a lockdown browser is required, and how long the camera check takes. DeckOwl can turn your lecture slides and notes into practice quizzes, but it does not connect to Canvas or proctoring software, and it is not a way around a webcam check.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a webcam check during a Canvas quiz look for?

Proctoring tools generally confirm who is taking the quiz and watch for outside help. Keep the room quiet, well lit and clear of unapproved materials.

How should I study for a proctored online quiz?

Work through practice questions built from your own lecture slides and notes, then explain each answer out loud. Redo the questions you missed until you can answer them without looking.

Can DeckOwl help me get past a webcam check?

No. DeckOwl creates practice quizzes from your own material and does not connect to Canvas or proctoring software. Check with your instructor about the rules for the exam.

Do I have to pay to create practice quizzes?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month with browser study. Plus costs $9.99 a month or $99.90 a year and adds unlimited generations and exports, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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