IRIS

IRIS Invigilation (IRIS) helps provide educators assurance of assessment integrity during online and remote assessment.

IRIS: Online Exam Invigilation Chrome Extension

IRIS is a software program designed as a Chrome extension to uphold academic honesty in remote online exams. It monitors student actions using video, audio, and screen activity recordings, leveraging machine learning to detect potential dishonest behaviours. Implementation of advanced security measures and responsible data handling strategies protect student's privacy. Enabling IRIS for the duration of an exam helps educators verify student identity and maintain high testing standards from a distance.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Rating: 1.31
(131)
Version: 7.8.2 (Last updated: 2025-01-22)
Creation date: 2020-06-30
Permissions:
  • desktopCapture
  • unlimitedStorage
  • storage
  • system.display
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://manage.irislocal.com/*
Size: 4.31M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
IRIS (v7.8.2)
19,160+ 2.00 (27)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Some users mentioned that the extension works perfectly well for those who know how to set it up.
Cons
  • The app is complicated to download and use.
  • Many users experienced issues with recordings not being uploaded successfully.
  • Users reported privacy concerns with direct device monitoring.
  • The setup process is described as confusing and difficult.
  • It causes the computer to slow down significantly.
Most mentioned
  • Difficult to download and set up
  • Failed exam uploads/recordings
  • Invasion of privacy concerns
  • Slow performance of the app
  • Useless or poorly functioning app
User reviews
High chance of losing your exam video with this invigilator app. It is horrible. IRIS app shows I uploaded successfully but UNISA says I didn't.
by Andre Wiese, 2024-12-08

mxm u waste our time...did it have to be thi confusing and difficult?
by Refilwe Mufamadi, 2024-11-19

Did it have to be this complicated?
by Gugu Masemola, 2024-11-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

IRIS requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of IRIS. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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