Taking Online Tests

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.

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.