In a recent Microsoft learning live meeting, it was mentioned that Microsoft wants to start using statistical analysis do spot cheaters.
What is a bit unclear is how will that “evidence” be treated?
I think it should be treated as a reason to launch an investigation, but not to accuse anyone.
Microsoft Exams are relatively easy, and sometimes, the questions pop up and if you know your stuff and you are a fast reader, you can be done with the exam in about 30 minutes and score very high.
I have only once used over an hour to do a Microsoft exam, and that was a few days ago for the 70-647, and I was taking my time.
This will also lead to the inevitable race between cheaters and Microsoft. Braindumpers will start making mistakes on purpose, and will leave questions open for 2-3 minutes while moving the mouse to make it look like they are thinking hard.
A good idea if used as a tool to launch an investigation, especially against a learning center or an exam center, and a slippery slope if used to ban people.
