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Types of Tests
Discussion Board Posting
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Blackboard

TEST INSTRUCTIONS

Instructors use a variety of testing options . It is important to read everything in the Instructions field before starting .
Select the underlined name of the test to take it . Click Begin only when you are ready to take the test .
Click Save Answer for each question ( DO NOT click Save All Answers ).
Click Save and Submit only when you have completed the entire assessment .

Types of Tests

TIMED - You will have a timed window in which to complete the test .
FORCE COMPLETION - You must complete the test the first time you open it ( it cannot be saved and finished later ).
MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS - You can take the test unlimited times or a certain number of times ( your instructor chooses a number ). This is often used for quizzes or “ homework ” type tests .
PASSWORD - You will need a password to access the test . Proctored exams always require a password .
FEEDBACK - Your instructor chooses to display the correct answers to the test . Correct answers may not display until all students have completed the test .
RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER - Some tests will require you to be monitored while you are taking the exam . Instructors will have you use the Respondus Browser so that your browser is locked down so you cannot access other sites during the exam .

Discussion Board Posting

You may be asked to access the discussion boards to share and build ideas with your classmates . The boards hold “ forums ” or discussions for your class to interact with each other . Students post comments ( called threads ), and other students can reply .
Post a Thread by clicking on the Discussion Board button in the course menu and selecting the name of the forum for your post ( note that you can see the total number of posts and unread posts ).
Click Create Thread to add a new thread and enter a title in the Subject field .
Type your response or reaction to the discussion topic in the Message field and then click Submit .
Read / Reply to Threads in the Discussion Board by selecting the thread . After reading , you can reply using the Reply button . Type your response in the Message field and then click Submit .

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