Example Instructions for an Online Exam
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Before beginning the exam: 1. Make sure you have a good internet connection. 2. Log out of Blackboard and then back in to Blackboard before you begin. This will
help with connectivity issues. 3. If you are taking the exam late in the day, it is recommended that you reboot your
computer before beginning to free up memory resources from other programs on your computer.
4. Shut down all Instant Messaging tools (Skype, AIM, MSN Messenger) and Email programs as they can conflict with Blackboard.
5. Enter the Blackboard course using Firefox. Do not use any other internet browser. 6. Maximize your browser window before starting the test. Minimizing the browser
window during the exam can prevent the submission of your exam. 7. When you begin the exam click the link only ONCE to launch the test. Double
clicking can lock the test. During the exam:
1. Do not resize (minimize) the browser during the test. 2. Never click the “Back” button on the browser. This will take you out of the test and
prevent Blackboard from tracking your selected answers. 3. Avoid using the scroll button on your mouse if present. 4. Click the “Submit” button to submit your exam. Do not press “Enter” on the
keyboard to submit the exam. 5. Save your test using the “Save” button periodically during the exam.
Instructions for accessing the Exam.
1. Read the notes above titled “Before beginning the exam” and “During the exam.” 2. Your instructor will provide your password. This password is required to open
the exam. 3. Log in to the Blackboard course. 4. Click on the “Exam Information” link from the left menu. 5. When ready to begin, click on the “General Geology Exam 1 Fall 2013” link to open
the exam. a. Do not begin until you are absolutely ready to start! b. The exam must be started between 7 AM on Tuesday, October 22nd and
8:30 PM on Wednesday, October 23rd. 6. Use the password sent to your student email account to open the exam. 7. You will have 1.5 hours to complete your exam. 8. The exam must be completed in one sitting. You can only open it once. 9. Answer all questions in the exam. 10. Click the “Submit” button in the bottom right corner when you are done to submit
your work. If you encounter problems accessing or submitting your exam, you must contact your instructor immediately by phone. Jennifer Lewis can be reached at 608-616-9167. If she does not hear from you right away, your exam may not be accepted and you may receive a zero on the exam.