Computer-implemented system and method for administering an examination

A method for execution by an examination processing system that includes a processor for use with a corresponding mobile device associated with a user taking an examination, the method comprises:

• receiving calculator parameter data from an examination server via a network,
• displaying an interactive calculator interface on the mobile device, wherein the interactive calculator interface performs an approved set of calculator functions indicated by the calculator parameter data;
• and
• generating an unapproved activity notification for transmission to the examination server via the network in response to detecting unapproved activity on the mobile device.

A non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprises:

• at least one memory section that stores operational instructions that, when executed by an examination processing system that includes a processor and a memory, causes the examination processing system to:
• receive calculator parameter data from an examination server via a network,
• display an interactive calculator interface on a corresponding mobile device, wherein the interactive calculator interface performs an approved set of calculator functions indicated by the calculator parameter data;
• and
• generate an unapproved activity notification for transmission to the examination server via the network in response to detecting unapproved activity on the mobile device.