Synap
“Synap is a comprehensive online exam platform to author, deliver, proctor, mark and analyse secure, high-stakes assessments at scale.”
Synap
“Synap is an online exam and assessment platform for creating, delivering, proctoring, marking and analysing secure digital assessments.”
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What is an online exam platform?
“An online exam platform is software that lets organisations author, deliver, proctor, mark and analyse exams digitally, in one system rather than on paper or across separate tools. A complete platform covers question banks, scheduling and access arrangements, remote or in-venue invigilation, automatic and examiner marking, and item-level reporting.”
What is Synap?
“Synap is an online exam platform and assessment software suite for delivering secure exams at scale. Based in Leeds, UK, it has delivered more than 10 million exams and is ISO 27001:2022 certified.”
What are computer-based exams, and can Synap run them?
“Computer-based exams (CBE or CBT) are exams sat on a computer or tablet instead of on paper, with delivery, timing, marking and results handled by software. Synap runs them end to end, remotely or in a supervised venue, on any modern device, including low-bandwidth and challenging environments.”
Does Synap support assessment formats beyond multiple choice?
“Yes, and this is usually why organisations move to Synap.”
Is Synap an LMS, and does it integrate with ours?
“No. An LMS runs courses: content, enrolment and progress, usually with basic quizzes.”
Does Synap run or execute candidate code?
“No — Synap doesn’t compile or execute code, and there’s no built-in code sandbox. Instead you assess coding knowledge with structured questions (spot the bug, predict the output, explain the error, complete the line) that mark objectively and instantly, plus free-text answers for writing code that your examiners mark.”
How do you assess coding without running code?
“By testing understanding directly. Drop syntax-highlighted code into a question, then ask about it with single best answer, cloze/drag-and-drop or short-answer formats — “what is the output?”, “which line causes the error?”, “drag the correct statement into place”. These are marked the moment they’re submitted.”
Can candidates write code?
“Yes. Free Text answers let candidates write or edit code with syntax-highlighted code blocks, and you can provide an answer template that pre-fills the box with starter code for “fix this function” tasks. Free-text code is marked by your examiners, so you can apply rubrics and multiple marker roles.”
How does Synap support secure online exams?
“Synap is an online exam platform designed to protect exam integrity end to end. You can control access, timing, and exam rules, secure candidate entry, and apply the right level of supervision and anti-cheat measures for each assessment – so you can deliver exams online with confidence.”
What types of organisations use Synap?
“Synap is used by professional organisations, awarding bodies, corporate teams, and universities delivering exams online. Common use cases include certification exams, recruitment testing, compliance assessments, admissions exams, and other high-stakes assessments, as well as practice tests and mock exams.”
How do I get started with delivering exams online using Synap?
“We usually start with a short demo so we can understand your exam requirements. You’ll then receive a 14-day free trial to build exams, configure settings, and explore the platform before moving to live delivery. There’s no commitment, and you can cancel at any time. Book a demo to get started today.”
Can Synap assess speaking, listening, reading and writing?
“Yes. Synap supports all four skills — auto-marked reading and grammar tasks, rubric-marked writing, recorded speaking responses, and immersive listening tasks with embedded audio, video and images.”
Can we control audio playback and recording timing?
“Precisely. You can script the exact sequence of each task — for example, play the audio automatically, wait five seconds, then allow up to ten seconds to record — with strict, tamper-proof timers and limits on how many times audio can be replayed.”
How does AI scoring work?
“Through our integration with Carnegie, a leading machine-learning language-assessment engine, Synap can automatically score written and spoken answers and return CEFR and ILR proficiency levels within seconds — at scale, or as a consistent second marker alongside your examiners.”
What happens on poor or unreliable networks?
“Materials are pre-loaded before the exam begins and delivery is built to absorb interruptions, so a shaky connection doesn’t affect a candidate’s audio or timing. Pre-flight checks also confirm the microphone, camera and network before a candidate can start.”
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