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Frequently Asked Questions about Computer-Based Exams - Students
- ** Why doesn't my CBT registration appear in MyUMUC? **
- What is CBT or a computer-based exam?
- How do I know if I can take my proctored final exam on a computer?
- What do I need to do to take my final exam on a computer?
- What classes are offering final exams in the computer-based format?
- What are the dates and times for proctored computer-based final exam administration?
- Can I see what a UMUC CBT exam looks like?
- At which regional testing sites can I take my proctored final exam on a computer?
- Can I take my proctored final exam on a computer at an alternate testing site?
- How will my alternate site proctor know how to administer my final exam as a CBT?
- What are the technology requirements for a computer to be used for CBT?
- If I see that one of my final exams is offered CBT, can I take that exam and my other exams as CBT?
- Can proctored CBT final exams be taken on a Macintosh computer?
- Do different questions appear in the CBT and paper-and-pencil versions of a final exam?
- Once I complete an answer on my CBT exam, can I go back and change it?
- Is my CBT final exam open book or closed book?
- Can I take my CBT exam at home?
- How long do I have to take my proctored CBT final exam?
- How will my instructor get the results of my CBT exam?
- What if there is a technical problem while I am taking my exam?
- Are all final exams for online classes at the School of Undergraduate Studies going to be offered as CBTS?
- I have a question about computer-based final exams; whom do I contact?
Q: Why doesn't my CBT registration appear in MyUMUC?
A: CBT registration is not currently tied directly to MyUMUC. Even if you are registered for a CBT exam, MyUMUC will not show that registration. Please print or make a screen shot of the final screen of the CBT registration in case you do not receive a confirmation email. Either the confirmation email or a printed copy of the final screen is proof that you are registered. Please keep either of those confirmations for your own reference.
Q: What is CBT or a computer-based exam?
A: CBT stands for "Computer-Based Testing" and is an electronic format in which to take your proctored final exams.
Q: How do I know if I can take my proctored final exam on a computer?
A: When you go to register for your final exams in MyUMUC there is a link next to your class that says "CBT Register." Only those classes that are available CBT have that link.
Q: What do I need to do to take my final exam on a computer?
A: You must fill out the information requested when you click on the link that says "CBT Register" in MyUMUC. If you choose an alternate site that has not previously administered CBT exams, then your proctor will receive a survey that they must fill out so the Office of Exams and Testing Services knows that they meet both the general proctor requirements and the technology requirements listed here.
Q: What classes are offering final exams in the computer-based format?
A: For Spring 2008 and Midspring 2008 semesters, the following classes are offered CBT:
ECON 201
HIST 115
HIST 116
HIST 376
HIST 460
HIST 462
JOUR 201
MRKT 310
AASP 201
ASTR 100
BIOL 101
BIOL 102
BIOL 103
BMGT 110
BMGT 364
CMIS 102
CMIS 141
CMIS 160
CMIS 241
CMIS 310
ENGL 240
ENGL 303
ENGL 406
GVPT 170
HIST 141
HIST 142
HIST 156
HIST 157
HIST 309
HIST 336
HIST 337
HIST 364
HIST 365
HIST 377
HIST 461
HIST 481
HIST 483
HRMN 300
IFSM 201
IFSM 300
IFSM 304
LGST 101
NSCI 100
NSCI 101
PHIL 140
PSYC 100
SOCY 100
WMST 200
WRTG 101
WRTG 291
WRTG 390
WRTG 391
WRTG 393
WRTG 394
Q: What are the dates and times for proctored computer-based final exam administration?
A: Students who elect to take their CBT exams at the Adelphi Inn and Conference Center or at an alternate site may choose sessions running from one week before exam week to one week after exam week. Students who opt for the other CBT regional exam sites may take their exams at any available session during local exam weekend. Please see http://www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/ets/exam_schedules.shtml#examdates for a list of testing sessions.
Q: Can I see what a UMUC CBT exam looks like?
A: Please go to http://umucsample.starttest.com to see our sample test and tutorial. The layout and format you see in the tutorial and sample test match those that are used for all UMUC CBT final exams.
Q: At which regional testing sites can I take my proctored final exam on a computer?
A: Proctored final exams offered in the computer-based format may be taken at Adelphi – Inn and Conference Center, Shady Grove Regional Center, Dorsey Station, USM at Hagerstown, Frederick Community College, and Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge.
Q: Can I take my proctored final exam on a computer at an alternate testing site?
A: Proctored final exams offered in the computer-based format may be taken at any alternate testing site that has a computer that meets the technology requirements for UMUC CBT Final Exam Administration and has a proctor who is willing to administer UMUC CBT Final Exams.
Q: How will my alternate site proctor know how to administer my final exam as a CBT?
A: We will contact your proctor via email with instructions on how to administer your CBT final exam. In that email, we will also provide your proctor with a CBT Exams Technical Support telephone number and CBT exams technical support email address. It takes less than 10 minutes for a proctor to get set up to administer UMUC CBT final exams.
Q: What are the technology requirements for a computer to be used for CBT?
A:
TECHNOLOGY REQUIRMENTS for CBT FINAL EXAM ADMINISTRATION
| Platform: | PC (No Macintosh) |
| Web Browser: | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher |
| Operating System: | Windows XP or Windows 2000 |
| Computer Processor: | 233 MHZ or higher |
| RAM: | 128 MB or higher |
| Display: | 14" or higher (17" or higher recommended) |
| Internet Connection: | Broadband connection, Cable Modem, DSL, or Satellite |
*For computer processors, Intel/Pentium Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or a compatible processor are recommended.
The Operating System, Computer Processor, and RAM information for a PC computer may be obtained by right clicking on the ‘My Computer’ icon located on the computer’s desktop. The information will appear under the ‘General’ tab.
A: The exams that are offered as CBT are listed here. Your other exams will be available in the pencil-and-paper format at your regional or alternate testing site.
Q: Can proctored CBT final exams be taken on a Macintosh computer?
A: No. At this time, proctored CBT final exams can only be taken on a PC computer.
Q: Do different questions appear in the CBT and paper-and-pencil versions of a final exam?
A: The content of a CBT exam and paper-and-pencil exam are the same. The questions, number of questions, and response options are the same for both exam formats.
Q: Once I complete an answer on my CBT exam, can I go back and change it?
A: Yes. You will have the option to review all of your exam questions before you click the button to submit your complete exam results. You will also have the option to skip ahead to another question, or go backward to review a question you have already completed.
Q: Is my proctored CBT final exam open book or closed book?
A: Starting in the fall 2007 semester, all exams will be closed book. All pencil-and-paper exams are closed book as well.
Q: Can I take my CBT exam at home?
A: No. All UMUC final exams are proctored.
Q: How long do I have to take my proctored CBT final exam?
A: Students have 3 hours to complete any final exam for a course offered by the School of Undergraduate Studies. The optional tutorial available once you are logged into the exam will not count against your 3 hours. A time counter will appear once your exam starts. You are encouraged to take the tutorial, which will show you all the features available for CBT exam administration.
Q: How will my instructor get the results of my CBT exam?
A: Once completed, your computer-based final exam is immediately available to your professor online.
Q: What if there is a technical problem while I am taking my exam?
A: Exam results are stored in real time on the server of our test delivery vendor. That means that each time you complete an answer and go to the next question, your answers are saved. You will have the option before you submit your exam to review and change any or all of your answers, but if there is any interruption to your CBT your proctor can log you back on to the computer and your exam will continue where you ended. The computer keeps track of how much time you have spent logged in taking an exam, and you will always have 3 hours to complete your exam. If there is an interruption, the timer on your exam pauses and does not continue to run until your proctor logs you back in to complete your exam.
Q: Are all final exams for online classes at the School of Undergraduate Studies going to be offered in the computer-based format?
A: UMUC has been diligently working to provide students with the opportunity to take CBT final exams. UMUC’s goal is to make computer-based proctored final exams available to you for each of your online classes.
Q: I have a question about computer-based final exams; whom do I contact
A: You should contact the Office of Exams and Testing Services at cbt@umuc.edu or 800-888-UMUC (8682), ext. 2600.
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