Hello @jredman,
The requirement is simplified now and hence only one external webcam with about a meter of cable length is expected. Nevertheless, lack of clarity and field of vision can be a limiting factor. If you are using this with a desktop computer and monitor as the only source of video feeds, then 480p with a narrow field of vision may hamper the Proctor's ability to monitor the exam.
Would you be using this Webcam along with a laptop that already has an integrated webcam instead?
If the answer is yes, then try running the remote exam compatibility test and ensure that both integrated webcam and external webcam are sending feeds. Seeing a video feed from both cameras during the test is important as the compatibility test looks for the presence of only one webcam and it can throw a false success message by detecting the integrated webcam.
In the above setup where If both your integrated webcam and one external webcam are sending feeds, then that can be used to compensate for the reduced field of vision of the external webcam. It's a matter of positioning the laptop screen and webcam in a way that let's the Proctor cover an acceptable view of your surroundings.
Another important factor: The Proctor should be able to read the text in your ID card for initial verification. We have noticed that some external webcams and laptop's integrated webcams fail to adjust their focus automatically to make ID card texts readable. A practical way to test this would be to use the webcam in your laptop's operating system, open a camera application or webconferencing client, turn on self-view, hold the id card close to the camera and check if you can read the contents. In the case of both integrated and external cameras detected in the compatibility test, a clear view of your ID from either of the cameras will be acceptable.
Hope these suggestions help.
Regards,
Shefeeq
