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Exam Procedures & Software

SofTest will soon be Examplify

•SofTest today – Examplify for Finals in December•You MUST plan to come to the Examplify presentation in October/November.

•You will be receiving an email after this presentation with instructions for downloading SofTest. You should do this immediately.

About SofTest/ Examplify• Anonymity• Security• Typing > Handwriting

How it works• Exam creation by faculty• Exam downloaded by exam takers• Examination day• Exam uploaded by exam takers• Email confirmation• Exams distributed and graded by faculty

How secure are exams?• Encrypted• Password protected• “Secure mode” during exam• No internet connection• Down/Uploaded to secure website

Downloading SofTestFor PCs and Macs – Downloading, Installing and Registering SofTest

1. Navigate to the College of Law webpage: www.law.syr.edu/student-affairs/exam-information

2. Find the link for Windows or Mac and click it to download the file

3. Open the file and install the software onto your computer

4. Locate the SofTest icon on your desktop, and launch SofTest. You must be connected to

the internet to register SofTest.

5. Register SofTest by entering: • Institution ID (for ALL students): syracuselaw • A web browser will open with an orange SU login box. Log in using your SU NetID and

associate password.

You are now ready to take your exams on this laptop computer.

Exam Process in the Classroom

Before Exam Day•Make sure SofTest is downloaded, registered, and working•Know your exam schedule – posted on the CoL website•TAKE A MOCK EXAM•Download your exam files

Downloading Exams

On Exam Day1. Arrive in classroom 30 minutes early2. Start your laptop and launch SofTest3. Exam Administrator will distribute exam packets4. Locate your exam number on exam packet (never use SUID)5. Enter exam number and password into SofTest6. Follow instructions from Exam Administrator

Exam Cover Sheet

During an Exam

• Bathroom breaks• Will announce the end of the

exam

Ending an Exam• After the proctor announces time is up, immediately close your exam

• Click Exit, Close, Exit• Laptop exits secure mode and connects to internet• Exam will upload to ExamSoft website• Green “Congratulations” screen• Check for email or text confirming upload

Computer trouble:• Raise hand to alert proctor• Proctor will call ITSS staff• ITSS staff are present at start & end

of exam

Work is backed up every 60 seconds in SofTest

Proctor will be present to facilitate:

Sample Exam

Exam Launch Screen

Review Exam Notices

Essay Question

Multiple Choice Question

True/False Question

Fill in the Blank Question

Student Responsibilities•Download & Register SofTest/Examplify (each academic year)•Take a mock exam•Download exams when they become available•Arrive early to your exams•Upload exam at the end of exam•Receive confirmation of upload•Make sure laptop (& SofTest/Examplify) is in working condition

Getting IT Help•Drop by Suite 215 for assistance

•Email lawhelp@law.syr.edu

•Call (315)443-9561

•Try Answers (answers.syr.edu)