Description: .Blackboard - Students Tests and Exams
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Tests and Exams
Blackboard Exams
Blackboard requires that your internet connection to the server be stable and uninterrupted during the course of an exam. While we cannot completely prevent this from happening, we do offer a list of best practices that we highly suggest you consider to minimize your chance of getting locked out of a Bb exam.
Best practices during exams:
- Use a wired connection if possible when taking a test. Wireless internet connections are less reliable.
- If possible, write out the text in an external application and then paste it into Bb. Working offline first ensures that your work in progress will not be lost.
- If you are working in assignments, save your work in progress. Saving often helps avoid any browser timeout issues.
If the machine was frozen or the connection is lost during the exam, what should I do?
Wait for a while and see whether the connection is back again. In most cases, your instructor will not turn "Force Completion" on... which means you can resume where you left off on another machine and/or another place.
If the test requires Respondus LockDown Browser: Wait for a while to see whether the machine/connection is back again. If not, close the browser, you will see a popup window, select "Close the Browser". Input a reason why you left the test, click on "Submit and Exit". You can resume where you left off afterwards
Additional Information:
- Search or browse our online Knowledge Base
- Call the CCRI IT Help Desk at (401) 825-1112