What Test Options should I apply to my Blackboard Test or Survey? (Staff)
These are the Blackboard Test Options we recommend for Formative (tests) and Summative (exam) assessments.
Open a test or survey's menu and click on Edit the Test Options or Edit the Survey Options
Function |
Formative (tests) |
Summative (exams) |
Test Information |
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Naming |
Give an appropriate name for easy identification |
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Description |
Give a description so students understand what they are doing |
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Show Instructions to students before they begin the test |
Yes |
Yes |
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Open test in new window |
No |
No |
Test Availability |
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Make the link available |
Yes |
Yes |
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Add a new announcement to this test |
Up to you |
No |
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Multiple Attempts |
Yes |
No |
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Force Completion |
No |
No |
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Set Timer |
Up to you |
No if being taken in a computer room under examination conditions with invigilators. Up to you otherwise. |
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Display After and Until |
Yes |
Yes |
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Require Password |
No |
Only if being taken in an examination room. |
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Test Availability Exceptions |
May be used if setting a timer. |
Do not set if being taken in an examination room. Otherwise, may be used if setting a timer. |
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Due Date |
Up to you |
Do not set if being taken in an examination room Up to you otherwise. |
Self-Assessment Options |
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Include this Test in Grade Centre |
Yes |
Yes |
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Show Test Results and Feedback to Students |
Up to you |
No |
Test Presentation |
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One at a time |
Yes |
Yes |
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Prohibit Backtracking |
Up to you. |
Do not set if being taken in an examination room Up to you otherwise. |
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Randomise Questions |
Up to you |
Yes |
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