{"id":253531,"date":"2024-06-25T18:51:50","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T18:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/?p=253531"},"modified":"2025-08-25T22:34:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T22:34:36","slug":"online-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/studying-exams\/online-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting set for timed online exams in Brightspace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F0F0F0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;18px||24px|||&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This page provides some tips that will help you successfully prepare for and write an online timed exam in Brightspace. These tips are particularly useful for those who will be writing their exams using the quiz tool in Brightspace. Looking for study space while you prepare for your online exam? Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/learningandteaching\/cac\/index.php\">Centre for Academic Communication<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more tips? Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/bright.uvic.ca\/d2l\/le\/discovery\/view\/course\/67176\">Brightspace course<\/a> that&#8217;s all about your UVic learning technologies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57352750 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uvic.mywconline.com\/\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;49px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-27px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Here are some things to consider before you start your exam<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Set up your study space&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf108;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px|32px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Be sure to find a quiet, comfortable and well-lit study space and remove any clutter and distractors that may hinder your focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Turn off or put away your phone&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf3cd;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">It&#8217;s also encouraged to disable push notifications on your laptop, including email, social media, and Microsoft Teams. If you are completing a closed book exam, make sure to close all programs, documents, and tabs on your computer. The only page you should have open is your exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Check your internet connectivity&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf1eb;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">To avoid technical issues, check your internet connection before your exam and troubleshoot any issues in advance. If possible, use a wired connection to avoid internet service disruption. If you are writing a flexibly timed exam, consider writing your exam during low traffic hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|45px||15px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Notify others in your space that you are about to take an exam&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf0c0;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">\u00a0If possible, reduce background noise so you can remain focused for the duration of your exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Leave yourself lots of time to prepare for your exam&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf0ce;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;35px|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<div data-shortcode-id=\"1.0.0.1.1.0.0.0-1719339331744\" data-quickaccess-editable=\"yes\" class=\"et-fb-popover-tinymce\">\n<div class=\"mce-content-body\" style=\"position: relative\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Get lots of rest, stay fed and hydrated, and remain calm\u2014you\u2019ve got this! For more information on how to prepare for your exams, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/uviclearn\/studying-exams\/preparing-for-online-exams\/\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">Preparing for online exams<\/a> on UVic Learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Timezones&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf57d;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; min_height=&#8221;135px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> If you are located in a different time zone, please make sure you are aware of the time change and take this into account when starting your exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Log on early, especially for synchronously timed exams&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe06b;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#005493&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;29px|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> It\u2019s important to start your exam on time, especially if you are completing a timed exam. To avoid access issues, try to log on 5-10 minutes early. You may not be able to access your exam until the start time, but this will ensure you are prepared to start when the time comes. For flexibly timed exams, remember that once you start you will have to complete the exam in one sitting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#002754&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;49px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Here are some things to consider during your exam to help you stay calm, focused and avoid technical issues<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Read your exam questions carefully and thoroughly&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf530;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Make sure you understand what is being asked before you respond. You may even wish to skim through your exam before writing your responses, so you know what to expect and can budget your time accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|45px||15px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;To select question responses, use a single-click&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf245;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">A double click may cause you to unselect a response, so make sure you have selected an appropriate response and\u00a0your answer has saved before moving on to the next question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Budget your time&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf4fd;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Pay attention to the time limit, number of questions, and number of marks each question is worth. Generally speaking, you should spend more time on questions that are worth more marks, and try to save some time at the end of your exam to review your responses before submitting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;If you don\u2019t know an answer, don\u2019t panic&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe061;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;1100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px|0px|10px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">If you\u2019re getting stuck on a difficult question, jot down some notes in the question box or on some scrap paper and come back to it later. 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