Types of Advanced Blackboard Testing Options using Respondus

There are two types of exams which can be delivered via Blackboard. The first type is a non secure exam and the other type is a secure exam. Both types of exams are created on an instructor's local computer using Respondus and then uploaded to the Blackboard server.

Non secure exams are accessible to students within Blackboard based on the date(s) specified by the instructor. Non secure and secure exams are basically created the same way, the main difference between the two is that non secure exams do not require a LockDown browser and non secure exams are not delivered in an ACC Testing Center. As soon as a non secure exam is uploaded to Blackboard, it can be made available for students.

Secure exams are created and uploaded to Blackboard in the same way as non-secure exams. The main differences with secure exams are:

• Instructors must select the LockDown Browser option when creating or converting secure tests on their local system
• Students must take a secure, online exam at an ACC Testing Center or other authorized location.

It is strongly recommended that instructors make paper-based copies of their exams available in the Testing Centers in case there is a technical issue with the computer-based exam.

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