Who are eligible to proctor?
The USA-J-AIO exam must be proctored in person. The exam cannot be taken at home. Parents and relatives are not acceptable proctors.
Possible proctoring organizations include schools, colleges and universities, libraries, professional testing centers, and organizations that host other exams, such as AMC, Physics Bowl, USABO, NACLO, SAT, ACT, or AP. This list is not exhaustive.
Proctor checklist and exam-day responsibilities
Check access at your test site
Before the competition, confirm that students can access the following websites and use the required software on their computers and your test site's network:
- contest.usaaio.org — contest questions, answers, and submissions.
- www.usaaio.org — competition information and rules.
- Lateran AI — website access and installed monitoring software.
- OBS Studio — installed recording software.
Review the student schedule and rules
Read the USA-J-AIO student schedule and rules before proctoring. Follow the required start window, closing time, earliest departure time, restroom policy, and recording requirements. All scheduled times are Eastern Time.
Check computers, software, and electronic devices
- Check each student's computer and confirm that only one monitor is in use.
- Verify that Lateran AI is enabled and that OBS records both the student's entire screen and face. These programs must remain running until the competition ends.
- Confirm that students have completed sign-in and any required two-factor authentication before the competition begins.
- Check for prohibited electronic devices: cell phones, smartwatches, smart glasses, earbuds, and other electronic devices apart from the required computer.
Prepare and collect scratch paper
- Provide blank paper for students' scratch work.
- Require students to write their name and school name on every page.
- Collect all scratch paper after the exam.