ExamSoft and the Honor Code

My law school requires Exam Soft as the anti-cheating technology solution for computer test-takers. Of course, some students think that, by virtue of the Honor Code, students will self-monitor. I'd be surprised if half the students even know what the Honor Code says. My suggestion to faculty: if you insist on a closed book exam, don't leave any easy opportunities for students to stray. I believe most students are trustworthy, but you never know who is under a lot of pressure (whether self-imposed or external) . After all, you're teaching future lawyers - people who are being trained to get their clients out of any predicament. It's difficult to prosecute a case even if you have some brave witnesses willing to suffer the repercussions of reporting. Don't count on it. Make it easier on everyone and don't give people an easy chance to cheat in the first place.