Online Quizzes and Exams FAQs

Online Quizzes and Exams Questions and Information

• How do I study for exams/tests online?

• Use the same techniques you used for face-to-face exams.
• Gather all materials:
  • Notes, flashcards, PowerPoints, old quizzes, etc.
• Begin studying early.
  • Use a 5-day or 8-day study plan.
    • Click here for the 5-day study plan.
    • Click here for the 8-day study plan.
• Tell yourself it is still an exam. The only difference is that you are now taking the exam online via a computer versus on paper in class.

• Can I use notes on my online quizzes or exams in Canvas?

• Professors should let students know if they can use notes on quizzes or exams in Canvas.

• How do I take exams online?

• Go to a quiet room.
• Set up workspace so that it is free of distractions.
  • You should only have items you are allowed to use during exam with you.
• Login to Canvas and follow instructions given by professor for how to start exam.
• If taking exam on laptop, make sure you have a laptop charger handy.
• Use similar test taking strategies you used in face-to-face classes for taking exams:
  • Read through entire exam (if allowed).
  • Answer questions you know the answer to first.
  • Don’t leave answers blank unless stated you can.
  • Take deep breaths and try to relax during exam.
  • Try not focus on the timer on the exam but give yourself enough time to answer all questions on exam.
  • Double check your work before submitting.

• How do I take exams online if I live with multiple people or have pets?

• Let people in your household know that you are taking an exam during a specific timeframe and ask that they be quiet and courteous during that time.
• Consider putting pets outside or in another room.
• Go to a quiet room.
• Set up workspace so that it is free of distractions.
  • You should only have items you are allowed to use during exam with you.

• How do I take exams online if they are in a set time frame (only available from Monday at 8am to Wednesday at 11:59pm)?

• Take the exam as early as possible after it opens.
• Make sure you budget enough time to take the exam.
• If the exam is timed, do not wait until the very last minute to launch the exam online.
• If you have any issues with the timeframe, contact your professor.

• What if I have to take an exam/test using a lockdown browser?

• Professors should post instructions for how this feature will work.