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Copy an Exam

Create a new exam by copying and editing an existing exam.

  1. On the navigation bar, click SAM Assignments.
  2. Click Exams.

    The Exams page lists all existing exams.

    To do this Do this
    View exams you created Click My Exams.
    View public exams created by others Click Other Exams.
    Sort the list Click a column heading.
    Preview an exam Click Preview beside the exam name.
    Find a specific exam Type part of the exam name in the search box.
  3. Click Copy next to your assignment.
  4. Optional: Edit your exam name and companion training settings.
    You cannot edit the content version.
  5. Click Next Step.
  6. Optional: Edit your textbook selections.
  7. Click Next Step.
  8. Optional: Edit your chapter selections.
  9. Click Next Step.
  10. Optional: Add or remove tasks used in your assignment.

    Adding or removing any tasks from the exam also adds or removes them from the companion training.

  11. Click Save.

    To save the exam to be scheduled later, click Done.

    To schedule the exam now:

    1. Click Schedule.
    2. Complete the assignment and scheduling options.
      Assignment Name
      Unique name for your assignment.
      Instructions
      Additional instructions for students.
      Scoring and Delivery Options
      Configure your assignment.
      Pass/Fail
      Students must answer your percentage of questions correctly to receive a pass grade. Students who score below this threshold receive fail grades.
      Specify time limit
      Students have your number minutes to complete the assignment. The time begins when the student first launches their assignment.
      Allow SAM exam to be retaken
      Students can retake the exam 1-50 times before submitting it for a final grade.
      Randomize tasks / questions
      Students receive exam questions or tasks in random order.
      Note Not available for MOS or Critical Thinking Challenge Exams.
      Display results at end of exam
      Show students their score after they finish the exam.
      Restrictive Mode
      Students can only navigate to tabs, menus, or dialog boxes that lead to the correct answer. Students can still scroll, expand or collapse pane drop downs within the ribbon.
      Note Not available for MOS or Critical Thinking Challenge Exams.
      Issue badge at 90%

      Award a shareable badge to students who earn 90% and above.

      Available for capstone projects and MOS practice exams for Office 365®/2021 and newer content versions.

      Task Options

      Configure tasks in the exam.

      Scenarios
      To assign a specific version of the exam:
      1. Click Modify Scenarios.
      2. Select a scenario.
      3. Click OK.
      Note Not all tasks have multiple scenarios.
      Display feedback for each task / item
      Show students feedback after each task.
      Specify incorrect actions per task

      Students can attempt each task 1-10 times before it is marked incorrect.

      Students are shown the number of remaining attempts.

      Select Section

      Sections for which the assignment is scheduled.

      Your assignment can only be scheduled in sections using the same content version. A warning displays if you have already scheduled the assignment for any of the selected sections.

      Dates / Times and Security
      Set rules for student access and submission.
      Specify when exam is available
      Set the date an assignment is available.
      Specify exam times and passwords
      If you set availability dates, you can restrict student access to test assignments for increased testing security by setting specific testing times and passwords. Set Test Times and Passwords
      Late Submission Options
      If you set availability dates, you can allow penalized submissions after the due date.
      Daily % reduction
      The amount by which the student's assignment grade is reduced for each day after the due date.
      End Date
      The last date on which a late submission will be accepted. No late submissions are accepted after 11:59 PM on this date.
      Specify when students can view reports
      • Never make reports available to students
      • Make student reports always available beginning 12:00 AM

        Select the first date on which reports are available.

      • Make student reports available

        Select both start and end dates and times for reports to be available.

    3. Click Schedule.
    4. When you see the message SAM has scheduled your exam, click OK.