ExamShield · Prototype workflow

Secure offline-first exam integrity for paper-based schools.

ExamShield demonstrates how EduBox can help schools and examination bodies protect paper-based exams with encrypted packages, controlled printing, traceability, and audit evidence.

Prototype demonstration using mock exam data only. Encryption and locks are simulated — this is not production security.
Agent 1

Overview

Four cooperating agents protect a paper-based exam from question bank to audit evidence.

Encrypted Exam Packages

Papers sealed into encrypted, tamper-evident packages before they ever leave the question bank.

Time-Locked Centre Printing

Packages stay sealed until the approved unlock time at the assigned examination centre.

QR & Watermark Traceability

Every printed script carries a unique QR and watermark ID for end-to-end traceability.

Results & Script Audit

Scanned scripts, anonymized candidates, and flagged anomalies feed an exportable audit report.

Agent 2

Exam Package Builder

Define a mock exam and generate a simulated encrypted, locked package.

Build a package to generate a simulated ID, hash, and lock status.

Agent 3

Encryption & Locking Agent

How a package stays sealed until the right place, time, device, and people align.

Guarantees (simulated)
  • Paper encrypted before delivery
  • Package cannot open before unlock time
  • Package only opens on assigned EduBox device
  • Multi-person approval required
  • Local drive stores only encrypted files
Workflow timeline
  1. 1Question Bank
  2. 2Encrypted Package
  3. 3EduBox Centre
  4. 4Unlock Approval
  5. 5Secure Print
  6. 6Audit Log
Agent 4

Centre Readiness Agent

A pre-unlock checklist confirming the centre is ready for secure printing.

Summary: Ready 6 Warning 1 Failed 1
EduBox online
Connected to centre micro-cloud.
Ready
Local drive connected
Encrypted volume mounted.
Ready
Printer connected
PRN-A19 responding.
Ready
Backup power available
UPS at 64% — verify before unlock.
Warning
Paper stock confirmed
Stock for 120 candidates + 5% spare.
Ready
Invigilator verified
2 of 2 invigilators checked in.
Ready
Centre superintendent verified
Identity confirmed (mock).
Ready
Emergency unlock token available
Token not yet issued for this session.
Failed
Agent 5

Secure Print Agent

Printing stays locked until unlock conditions are approved at the centre.

Print status
Locked
  • Locked before exam time
  • Unlock conditions: time + centre + device + approval
  • Multi-person approval required
Print metadata

Approve printing to generate traceable metadata.

Agent 6

Leak Investigation Agent

Trace a leaked QR code or watermark ID back to its source (mock data). Try WM-7A3F or QR-9F2C1D.

Agent 7

Results Audit Agent

Post-exam reconciliation of scanned scripts, anonymized candidates, and flagged anomalies.

Scripts scanned
118 / 120
Candidate IDs anonymized
120 (100%)
Marks recorded
118
Suspicious score changes detected
2 flagged
Missing scripts flagged
2 missing
Audit report generated
Ready to export
Audit report generated — exportable for examination-body review and pilot tracking (simulated).