Taking a Test in Blackboard:

Your instructor lets you know when a test is available and where to find it in your course (for example; under the Assignments & Test menu or Course Content menu). Before you begin, make sure you have a strong internet connection. A wired connection may be more reliable than a wireless connection. If you have any trouble taking your test or understanding test questions, contact your instructor immediately.  Please note, for the best test taking experience do not use a Mobile Device.  

IMPORTANT:  Do not refresh the page, close the window, or click the browser's back button while taking a test. 

  1. Navigate to the test and click the link.

  2. Read all provided instructions. Click Begin to take the test.

  3. Your instructor may choose to have you type a password to begin taking a test. If necessary, type the valid password and click Submit to begin the test. The test continues to prompt for a valid password until the correct one is provided.  

  4. As you work, answers will be saved automatically, or you can click Save next to each question or Save All Answers at the top or bottom of the page as you work.

  5. Click Save and Submit when you complete the test.

 

Note: If your instructor has associated a rubric with an essay, file response, or short answer question on a test, click View Rubric to display the grading criteria.  Also, check for feedback and grades - if given - in the MY GRADES section in your Blackboard course.