Test-Taking Guidelines
Here are some DO鈥檚 and 顿翱狈鈥橳s to avoid test-taking problems in Blackboard:
Do...
DO put yourself in a relaxed environment without distractions.
DO make sure you have a reliable computer and internet connection.
DO install the latest version of on your computer.
DO make sure your computer is configured properly. .
DO close all other programs running on your computer.
DO remove third-party toolbars like Google and Yahoo from your browser.
DO contact your professor and the Help Desk if you experience trouble.
DO make sure your browser window is the size you want it before entering the Test. Most
browsers refresh the window when you resize the screen. When the browser refreshes,
it will want to reload the page -- which may prohibit you from taking the test.
DO turn off all pop-up blockers! If you have a pop-up blocker, make sure it is turned
off. If you aren't sure whether you have a pop-up blocker running, it will tell you
if you .
DO close down all other programs you may have running on your computer. Having multiple
programs open may cause problems with your test, including loss of data.
Don't...
顿翱狈鈥橳 use a wireless Internet connection when taking a test.
顿翱狈鈥橳 open other browser windows or applications while taking a test.
顿翱狈鈥橳 skip around in the test.
DON'T minimize or close the test window by mistake.
顿翱狈鈥橳 use the browser 鈥渂ackward鈥� & 鈥渇orward鈥� buttons or the 鈥渂ack space鈥� key.
顿翱狈鈥橳 use the 鈥渆nter鈥� key to move to the next question or submit.
DON'T click "Save and Submit" until you have completed the exam.
顿翱狈鈥橳 click the mouse multiple times to navigate or submit; only click once.
