The case: As this is iOS, they deliver their XCode project zipped when handing in the exam. As i've teached for 9 years i've gotten a few tricks to find if someone cheated or not, like got help writing their exam and such. I can check if they mistakedly attached their .git folder, and i can see if there are multiple files in the .xcodeproj -> xcuserdata folder.
For the student in question for this post, there were another .xuserdatad file in their submission, which had the exact name of an iOS developer on Fiverr.com - the name is not generic, and is long, so it can't really be a coincidence. There was also the students .xcuserdatad file.
Question is from the cheating department, they want documentation on what is required for this files to be generated in the project, and how/when they are. It seems completely undocumented from Apples side. Anyone can help me shine a light on these files? As it stands now they can't fail the student unless i can give some more context on the generation and what it means. Any help appreciated from HN!
redczar•6h ago