Taking Online Tests
In online courses, your instructor may require you to take online tests in Blackboard. To learn more about the test-taking process in Blackboard Ultra, review the resources provided below. If you encounter technical difficulties when taking an online test, contact your instructor immediately for assistance and review the Test Troubleshooting Tips.
Test Preparation & Process Overview
Watch the test overview video and review the Tips for Being Successful in Online Testing. To ensure that your browser is compatible with online testing in Blackboard, use the Browser Tester.
Before you begin any test, close any programs or tasks running in your computer's background! See the Task Manager Tutorial for Windows PCs or the Force Quit Tutorial for Macs.
Taking Tests with SmarterProctoring
SmarterProctoring is an automated online exam proctoring tool that instructors may use to secure online tests in Blackboard and promote academic integrity. If your instructor will be using SmarterProctoring, see the Student Guide to Smarter Proctoring and walkthrough video to learn how to prepare. Technical Support is available through the SmarterProctoring Contact Us Form and SmarterProctoring Student Knowledge Base.
Per SmarterSevices, parent company of SmarterProctoring, “Automated proctoring is a remote exam monitoring system that uses advanced, secure, and reliable artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and review students’ remotely proctored exams.
Upon students starting a remote exam, the automated proctoring system’s AI will record the students’ screen, webcam, and microphone to ensure the integrity of the exam. Throughout the exam, the AI will detect and determine whether portions of the exam should be flagged for further review by the instructor.”
Test Taking Process Tips
When your instructor makes a test available within a course, you may access the test. Keep the following tips in mind when beginning a test attempt.
Wait for Your Questions to Load
Once your questions have finished loading on the page, you may begin typing or selecting answers.
Monitor and Save Your Progress
Be mindful of the Test Information Status bar to monitor your progress. As you work through the test, your answers should automatically save.
Remember to Submit Your Test When You are Done
Click the test's Submit button one time with your mouse and wait for a confirmation screen to appear. This sends the completed test to your instructor for grading.
Save Your Confirmation Page
Once you have submitted your test, you should see a confirmation page with information about your test attempt. Save or print this information for your records, in the event that there is a problem with your submission.
Review your Course's Gradebook
When you view the Gradebook area of the course, a successfully submitted test's status will be marked as "Submitted' or "Graded". If you do not see your test with this status, contact your instructor for assistance.