Optimize Test taking & Test Environment
- To create a distraction reduced environment, students are encouraged to prepare their space before starting an exam online.
- Set up your space before taking your exam to minimize distractions. Make the environment feel like a testing environment (in other words, don't decide to eat your lunch while you are taking your exam or have your television on in the background).
- Turn off cell phones. If you have a landline, set the ringer to silent or low.
- Place a "do not disturb" or "testing in progress" sign on your door.
- Inform family members (who might also be home) that you will be taking an exam for a specific span of time to minimize interruptions.
- You might want to use a lock down browser if you're prone to surfing the Internet.
- Have all allowed materials available and organized before starting the exam.
- At least 15 minutes before the exam, set up your environment to make sure you do not have any computer or internet access issues.
- If fidgets or music/sound help you, make sure you have these items available.
- Questions may be presented one at a time. It may be more difficult to navigate an exam and go back to review questions. Jot down question numbers and note any questions you may have.
- If you have clarification questions for your professor, will you be able to reach the professor? How will you do this? Find out before you take your exam.