What is the role of the Testing Coordinator/Proctor?

• A. To grade the test after completion.
• B. To provide instructions and assistance during the test session.
• C. To supervise breaks and refreshments only.
• D. To design new test questions.

Answer: (B)

The Testing Coordinator/Proctor guides the entire test session to keep it fair, orderly, and secure. Their role is to explain the exact instructions, clarify procedural questions, manage the timing, distribute and collect materials, monitor the room, and assist with any testing accommodations or issues that arise during the session. This hands-on support during the test is what ensures test-takers can proceed smoothly without probing into content or giving help, while also enforcing rules and handling logistics.

Grading is done by the instructor or through automated scoring, not by the proctor. Supervising breaks and refreshments is part of the duties, but it isn’t the core responsibility, which centers on providing instructions and ongoing assistance throughout the test session. Designing new test questions is the work of test developers, not the proctor.