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How to Take a Secure Computer Based Test within Blackboard

All secure computer tests are administered in an ACC Testing Center. Students taking secure computer based tests need to familiarize themselves with Testing Center guidelines and procedures
(http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/studentarea.php).

1. Check-in with Testing Center personnel. ACC photo id is required. Inform a Testing Center staff member that you are taking a secure, computer based exam within Blackboard.
   
   
2. After check-in, you will be directed to a Testing Center PC.
   
   
3. Begin the login process by double-clicking on the BB Test icon on the desktop.
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4. The Blackboard log in (home) screen appears.
   
   
   1. Select "Login"
   2. Note: If you receive an Error dialog box, just select "NO" to the debug question.
      
      
5. Enter your ACCeID and your ACCID Password and then select "Login."
   
   
6. Click on the appropriate Blackboard course link.
   
   
7. Your Blackboard course home page opens.
   
   
8. From the Bb menu on the left of the screen, select the content area folder containing your exam (i.e. Exams, Assignments, etc. )
   
   
9. Within the content area, select the appropriate link for the exam you are taking. Double click on the title of the secure computer based exam. (Note: The exam title will generally contain the words Requires a LockDown Browser attached to the title of the exam).
   
   
10. A new window opens.
    
    
    1. It is recommended that you enlarge the window for better viewing
    2. Click OK to the instruction "Click OK to login to exam" on the Begin Exam screen.
       
       
11. A small pop up window opens.
    
    
    1. Click NO to the question "Did your instructor provide a password for accessing the exam?"
    2. Select "Continue."
       
       
12. The popup window disappears and a system-generated password is then automatically populated in the password box.
    1. DO NOT ALTER THIS PASSWORD!!
    2. Select Submit to initiate your exam.
       
       
13. Exam begins.
    1. There is NO need to select "Save" for each question.
    2. Simply select "Submit" at the bottom of the exam when complete.
       
       
14. Upon submission of your exam, a popup screen appears. Select "OK" to the instruction "Confirm Assessment Submission."
    
    
15. Next window, select OK to the instruction "Confirm Assessment Submission."
    
    
16. Next window, select OK to the instruction "Click OK to review results" on the Review Assessment screen.
    
    
17. Next window, score is posted. click OK to exit exam session.
    
    
18. Click the X in the upper right corner to close the secure Lockdown browser and X again to close Blackboard.
    

Once an exam has been submitted, the results are automatically posted to the instructor's Gradebook within Blackboard. Essay exams require follow up grading by the instructor before a grade can be issued.

Students need to check with their instructors to get their assessment results. Instructors are the only ones with access to exam results. The Testing Center staff DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO EXAM RESULTS.

If students experience problems when accessing or taking a secure, computer based test within Blackboard, they are to notify a Testing Center staff member and if the problem could not be resolved, they are to contact the instructor.

It is recommended to print out either this page or a student reference guide to assist you in taking a secure, computer based exam within Blackboard.

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