Force Starting a Course with an Access Code-3 - Security concern with using "Force Start Access Code"

3 - Security concern with using "Force Start Access Code"

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The video demonstrates using a “force start” access code embedded in a URL to launch an exam for a specific user even when the browser session is not logged in. By opening a fresh browser and pasting the link, the system not only allows the exam to start for the intended user (Caleb William) but also automatically logs in as that user. This simplifies integration between OASIS and external systems by enabling direct login and exam start via one link. However, it introduces a serious security risk: anyone with the link can log in as that user.

Keywords

force start access code

exam launch URL

automatic user login

OASIS integration

security risk link sharing