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exam proctor; test supervisor; invigilator
A person who oversees an examination to ensure rules are followed and no cheating occurs. In Japanese educational settings, teachers or designated staff serve this role.
試験監督の指示に従ってください。
Please follow the exam proctor's instructions.
試験監督が教室を巡回している。
The exam proctor is walking around the classroom.
大学入試では複数の試験監督が各教室に配置される。
For university entrance exams, multiple proctors are assigned to each classroom.
Compound of 試験 (examination) + 監督 (supervision/supervisor). Often abbreviated to 監督 in context when the exam setting is clear.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 試験監督を務める: to serve as an exam proctor
- 試験監督の指示: proctor's instructions
- 試験監督者: exam supervisor (formal variant with the person suffix)
- 試験監督補助: assistant proctor
USAGE:
In Japan, 試験監督 is a formal role during important exams like 大学入試 (university entrance exams) and qualification tests. The proctor reads aloud the exam rules, distributes and collects papers, and monitors for irregularities. University faculty commonly take on this duty as part of their administrative responsibilities.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 監督: supervisor; director — broader term used in many contexts (sports, film, etc.)
- 監視員: monitor; surveillance staff — emphasizes watching rather than administering
- 採点者: grader; scorer — the person who marks the exam, not who supervises it