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title: Is it possible for AI to be used to complete an assessment, and what safeguards does Sigma have in place to limit the use of AI to provide responses for the test taker?
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# Is it possible for AI to be used to complete an assessment, and what safeguards does Sigma have in place to limit the use of AI to provide responses for the test taker?

From a technical standpoint, a candidate could provide the questions and response options to an AI tool and ask it to suggest or select answers. However, assessments rely on self-reported information, so AI would not have insight into the candidate’s typical behaviours, preferences, and motivations. The resulting profile would reflect generated responses rather than a valid representation of the candidate.

As with any remotely administered assessment, SIGMA has limited control over the respondent’s environment or their use of a separate device. The most practical safeguards are:

• Clearly requiring candidates to complete the assessment independently without AI or other outside assistance.

• Using in-person or remote proctoring when the assessment is being administered in a higher-stakes setting.

• Reviewing the results with the candidate or using a follow-up interview to confirm that the profile is consistent with their experiences.

Although technical restrictions may discourage casual misuse, they cannot completely prevent someone from consulting AI on another device. Where stronger assurance is required, supervised administration remains the most effective option.

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