Blackboard Test
Information
Important read
this before you take a test in Blackboard
Blackboard is compatible with the
following web browsers:
Windows Operating System
Internet Explorer 5.5 or
above
Netscape Navigator 4.77;
7.0
When taking a
test, you are viewing one web page. This makes it appear as though you
are inactive, and may find yourself disconnected due to inactivity. One
way to prevent disconnection is prior to taking the test, open a second
browser window and use it to generate Internet activity every now and
then.
The instructor will let you know where
to find the exam in your online Blackboard class.
Some instructors place time limits on
exams. If there is a time limit on your exam your instructions will
state the exact time limit. When you are in the test, when you reach
the ending point, you will be alerted you have one minute left.
Even if you do not have a time limit,
try to take the test as quickly as possible.
Additional
important tips for taking Blackboard exams:
- When you are
ready to take the exam, click the link to the exam only once!
Clicking the link twice may lock you out of the exam.
- Disable
all window pop-up blocking software
before taking an exam. This type of software can prevent you from
completing a Blackboard exam successfully.
- Do not use
the web browser back button or forward button
when taking an exam. This will lock you out of your test.
- Do not
open a new web browser
window while you are taking the exam. This could reload the
quiz and lock you out of it. You must open a new window before
your open the exam.
- Do not
click outside the exam area.
For example, do not click any Blackboard menu links such as
“Assignments” or “Announcements”. This will cause Blackboard to
submit the exam prematurely and you will be locked out.
- Type
answers to essay questions in word,
Notepad or another word processor before entering them in the exam.
Type your essay answers in word; save the word document; and
finally, copy and paste the answers into Blackboard. This way you,
you have a copy of your answers just in case you lose your Internet
connection and need to re-take the exam.
- Do not
resize the browser window while taking the exam.
Some browsers will erase any information you have provided in the
answer text fields if you re-size the browser window. Maximize the
web browser window before you begin the exam.
- Click the
exam’s Submit button only once.
Be patient during the submission process. It may take a minute or
two if you have a slow Internet connection.
- If power
is lost, the window is
accidentally closed or the browser crashes, students will need to
contact the instructor.
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