Online Quizzes and Exams FAQs
Online Quizzes and Exams Questions and Information
- • How do I study for exams/tests online?
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- 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?
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- Professors should let students know if they can use notes on quizzes or exams in Canvas.
- • How do I take exams online?
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- 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?
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- 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)?
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- 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?
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- Professors should post instructions for how this feature will work.