Secure Testing Best Practices

Follow these recommendations to ensure academic integrity in online tests in your SAM course.

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Configure the settings for secure testing while scheduling an exam.

Time Limit

In the Scoring and Delivery Options, enter the time limit students have to complete the assignment.

Password Protection

Limit Availability

Under Select Available/Due dates, set the date range to the same date with only the appropriate number of hours in between.

Shuffle Questions

In the Scoring and Delivery Options, set the exam to randomize tasks/questions.

Limit Feedback

Specify when students can view reports. Set the start date and time for after all students have completed the exam.

Incident Reporting