Explanation of Log Entries in the Participation Monitor

This is a list of the most relevant log entries and their explanations that can be found in the actions column in the participation monitor.

A - E
Log Entry Explanation More information
Activity initialized: [activity reference] The assignment was initialised (loaded and displayed for the participant). On FLOWmulti only
Add skip facial match status

Identification via facial comparison was skipped by the participant. 

Only relevant for flows using the lockdown browser.

More information on how to skip facial comparison by participants can be found in the article on Facial recognition.
Attempts to hand in Participant attempted to complete their submission.  
Audio device availability change registered An external webcam with a microphone was unplugged from the USB port during a lockdown exam.  
Available camera devices have changed, but selected camera is still available
Relevant for Facial Comparison functionality. More information can be found in the article Participation Monitor and Invigilation Features.
Awaiting flow start Participant was awaiting the start of the flow inside the lockdown browser. More information under When the Exam Has Begun.
Blank paper handed-in Participant made a blank submission. More information under Point 3 in  Upload and Submission (FLOWassign / FLOWhandin).
Camera setup modal opened
Participant sets up camera to enable Facial Comparison to operate. More information can be found in the article Participation Monitor and Invigilation Features.
Client side time discrepancy adjusted: [x] Participant's computer was not keeping timing in sync with the WISEflow server (ie. Participant changing time zone). Time is displayed in seconds. For FLOWlock and FLOWmulti only
Correct entrance password entered - opening flow Participant entered the correct participation password to start the assignment in the lockdown browser. More information under Flow Type Specific Settings for FLOWlock/FLOWmulti.
Correct passwords entered - opening flow Participant entered the correct participation and invigilator password to start the assignment in the lockdown browser. More information under Flow Type Specific Settings for FLOWlock/FLOWmulti.
Cover sheet updated The cover sheet and all (mandatory) fields were saved and updated. Only for FLOWassign and FLOWhandin. More information under Manage Cover Sheet.
Error initializing activity The assignment could not be loaded correctly.

On FLOWmulti only

Exit without handin Participant exited the lockdown browser without completing their submission. More information under Exiting the Lockdown Browser without submitting.
Exits browser Participant exited the lockdown browser after completing their submission. More information under Submitting your Responses. 
F - L
Log Entry Explanation More information
Facial Comparison Participant Error Message (${errorCode}): ${this.invalidWebcamFeedMessage}
Details of an error message shown to the participant whilst on a flow with Facial Comparison enabled. More information can be found in the article Participation Monitor and Invigilation Features.
Fallback file could not be validated The upload of an offline backup file of the participant's submission could not be validated. See point 3 in the article Use of Offline Backups in the Lockdown Browser.
Fallback file could not be verified The upload of an offline backup file of the participant's submission could not be verified.  More information in Use of Offline Backups in the Lockdown Browser.
Fallback upload failed

The offline backup file of the participant's submission was not uploaded correctly or uploaded to the wrong user.

More information in Use of Offline Backups in the Lockdown Browser.
Flow opened Participant opened the flow. Review also the information on the Progress column in the overview of the Participation monitor.
Flow started Participant started FLOWmulti without lockdown browser and passwords Review also the information on the Progress column in the overview of the Participation monitor.
Illegit keyboard/touchpad interaction detected - participant warned Participant used a keyboard / touchpad stroke which is not permitted inside the lockdown browser and received a warning message. More information under Touchpad Gestures Warning.
Illegit keyboard/touchpad interaction detected second time - prompting for proctor password to continue Participant used a keyboard / touchpad stroke which is not permitted by the lockdown browser for a second time and was then required to input the invigilator password to continue working on the assignment. More information under Touchpad Gestures Warning.
Invigilator menu opened The invigilator menu was opened inside the lockdown browser. Read through the Invigilation Options inside the Lockdown Browser.
Invigilator menu: Attempt manuel reconnect The invigilator menu was opened and an attempt to manually reconnect the computer to the internet was made. Read through the Invigilation Options inside the Lockdown Browser.
Invigilator menu: Download button disabled The invigilator menu was opened and the Download paper button was disabled Read through the Invigilation Options inside the Lockdown Browser.
Invigilator menu: Download button enabled The invigilator menu was opened and the Download paper button was enabled Read through the Invigilation Options inside the Lockdown Browser.
Invigilator menu: Flow extended [x] minutes' The invigilator menu was opened and the flow was extended by (x) minutes for the individual participant. Read through the Invigilation Options inside the Lockdown Browser.
Invigilator menu: Navigate to previous section The invigilator menu was opened on FLOWmulti to navigate to a previous item Read through the Invigilation Options inside the Lockdown Browser.
Lockdown: VM detected A virtual machine is used to enter the lockdown browser.  
Lockdown: Virtual Camera detected A virtual camera program (like ManyCam) is closed during the start of the lockdown browser. Only on flows where facial comparison is fully enabled.  
Locked down browser launch Participant started the flow and the lockdown browser was launched. Only for FLOWlock and FLOWmulti flows using the lockdown browser
M - R
Log Entry Explanation More information
No video devices available at launch
Relevant when Facial Comparison is enabled on the flow and there are no cameras available with which to run the application. More information can be found in the article Participation Monitor and Invigilation Features.
No video devices available for manual setup
Relevant when Facial Comparison is enabled on the flow and there are no cameras available to set-up manually by the participant.  
Paper handed-in The participant completed their submission.  
Paper withdrawn The participant withdrew their previous submission.  On FLOWassign and FLOWhandin only. See also the information under Point 3 in Upload and Submission.
Participant individual end date has been changed The participation deadline for the participant was changed. See also the information under 5. Basic Information.
Participant individual end date has been removed The individual participation deadline was removed and reverted back to the general flow deadline.  
Participant is absent Participant was marked as absent by an invigilator or manager. Review also the information on the Action column in the overview of the Participation monitor.
Participant is present Participant was marked as present by an invigilator or manager. Review also the information on the Action column in the overview of the Participation monitor.
Participant set element value The participant filled out the cover sheet fields. On FLOWassign and FLOWhandin only. More information under Manage Cover Sheet.
Participants presence is cancelled The status of the participant (present or absent) was removed. Review also the information on the Action column in the overview of the Participation monitor.
Refreshing browser The lockdown browser was refreshed.  
Removed file from container Participant deleted the file that had been uploaded for a FLOWassign / FLOWhandin. More information under Upload and Submission (FLOWassign / FLOWhandin).
Response saved on page X Responses were saved on an item. On FLOWmulti only
S - W
Log Entry Explanation More information
Save abandoned - no changes The global timer attempted to save something that had not been altered since the last save occurred. For more information review the article WISEflow Lockdown Browser - Introduction.
Save failed - set to offline mode The work could not be saved automatically and the participant was set into offline mode.  Also read through the information on Loss of Internet Connection During Lockdown Exam.
Successful hand in Participant successfully completed their submission in the lockdown browser. Review the information under Submitting your responses.
Used browser: [user agent]    
Video device availability change registered An external webcam was unplugged from the USB port during a lockdown exam.  
Video input set by participant to: [selectedDevice name]
Occurs when participant is manually configuring the setup of a webcam due to error.  
Voice detection setup skipped Participant skipped the voice detection setup. More information on how to skip voice detection can be found in the article on Voice detection. 
Wrong participation password entered Wrong participation password was entered by the participant. See information on Lockdown browser settings & passwords under the flow specific settings for FLOWlock and FLOWmulti.
Wrong invigilation password entered Wrong invigilation password was entered by the participant. See information on Lockdown browser settings & passwords under the flow specific settings for FLOWlock and FLOWmulti.
Wrong participation or invigilation password entered Wrong participation and invigilator password was entered by the participant. See information on Lockdown browser settings & passwords under the flow specific settings for FLOWlock and FLOWmulti.
Wrong invigilation password entered - At hand in attempt Wrong invigilator password was entered when the participant attempted to submit their work. See information on Lockdown browser settings & passwords under the flow specific settings for FLOWlock and FLOWmulti.
Wrong invigilation password entered - Exit browser attempt Wrong invigilator password was entered when the participant attempted to exit the lockdown browser without submitting. See also information on Exiting the Lockdown Browser without submitting.
Wrong invigilation password entered - Open invigilator options attempt Wrong invigilator password was entered when an attempt was made to open the invigilator menu. See information on the Invigilation Options inside the Lockdown Browser.
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