Computer Forensics for Computer-based Assessment: the Preparation Phase

When conducting a computer-based assessment, several infringements of assessment regulations could arise. Examples are illegal communication (e.g. by email, web, cell phone), hiding of computer objects with the aim of accessing or utilizing it, impersonation of another learner and presenting the project of another learner. If infringement is suspected, a computer forensic investigation should be launched. Almost no academic institution has a computer forensic department that can assist with a computer forensic investigation and therefore the responsibility rests upon the lecturer.