Processes and Procedures--Pre Exam Development

Instructors who want to create computer based exams using Blackboard Advanced Testing Options (Respondus Authoring Tool) can either:

1. download the software to an ACC computer from the ACC network
2. access it using a faculty resource center computer at an ACC campus
3. request a copy of the Respondus Authoring Tool software on CD to be mailed to you

Before an exam can be published to Blackboard or before an existing Blackboard test can be made secure, there are a few steps that need to be followed.

Instructors must have a Blackboard account to use the Respondus Authoring Tool. To obtain a Blackboard account, complete the Blackboard course request form.

A checklist is available to assist you with the secure exam publishing process. The checklist provides you with a step by step reference guide on how to how to develop and deliver a secure, computer based exam with the ACC Testing Centers.

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Getting Started: Obtaining, Installing and Connecting Advanced Bb Testing Software (Faculty Only)

The following steps should be followed to set up the Blackboard Advanced Testing Options on your local ACC computer:

1. Obtain or request a copy of the Blackboard Advanced Testing Options software (Respondus Authoring Tool) by completing the online form at: http://irttech.austincc.edu/forms/respondusform.asp .
   Note: to request a copy of the Respondus Authoring Tool to be mailed to you, send an email with your name and mailing address (or intercampus location) to: jholzkne@austincc.edu . You will still need to complete the online form above to receive the installation password and access instructions.
   License information and software access instructions will be provided via email.
2. Install the Respondus Authoring Tool onto your local ACC computer. http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/respondus/install.html .

After you have downloaded, and installed the Respondus Authoring Tool, you are ready to create an exam .

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