Experience
Preparing to take an Exam4 examination requires making sure their laptop computers meet system requirements, bring along an AC power cord and reference the syllabus for specific instructions regarding exam materials. Students should also conduct a practice exam prior to sitting the real examination to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Exam4 allows users to type, cut and paste text; insert special characters and perform spell checking; view document statistics such as word count; block disallowed material from entering exams with frequent auto-saves and backups; warn when approaching its maximum file size of approximately 20 single-spaced pages and when approaching this limit; additionally exam files are encrypted for security and updated by law schools each semester for midterm and final exams for only $25 (non prorated) fee per semester so students have access to the latest version from Exam4 website.
Knowledge
Exam4 is an electronic Proctoring Software you will use for both floating and take-home exams, with a $25 annual fee covering fall, spring, and summer academic years. If this fee is too much to bear for you, an opt-out form can be submitted; but don’t forget that exams still require you bring your own laptop computer and power cord!
Cut, copy and paste; insert special characters; perform spell checks; display document statistics such as word count from the Tools menu – but this software does not support footnotes! Furthermore, certain exam modes restrict access to files, other programs and the Internet.
Before sitting an exam in a public area, make sure that both your hardware and operating system have been thoroughly examined and that your laptop can connect wirelessly. Additionally, do a comprehensive test on any potential threats like virus threats to ensure it runs optimally during an examination session.
Time
Exam4 supports keyboard usage to track word counts in essays and multiple-choice or true/false questions, however line spacing cannot be adjusted, leading to longer typing sessions for answers and recommendations of setting aside 5-10 minutes at the end of your exam for spell check.
Your proctor will verify that you have passed identity verification and remote system check steps as well as ensured all permitted resources have been closed before releasing control of your computer and providing you access to the exam.
Exam4 modes (see Exam4) allow only for accessing materials allowed by your professor within its software during exams in in-class and takehome modes, in violation of the Honor Code. Furthermore, students cannot leave and reenter exams in takehome mode; doing so could add extra time to your overall exam completion time.
Money
Exam4 is a secure word processing application that enables students to securely write exams and submit them electronically without disrupting other applications and documents on their laptops. Once submitted, an encrypted Exam4 file is downloaded by Student Affairs and given to your professor anonymously for grading. Before midterms or finals take place, students should familiarize themselves with this software by taking Practice Exams to become comfortable using it and take the exam at your scheduled date and time.
Make sure your laptop fulfills the system requirements for Exam4 (see below). Alternatively, borrow one from friends or family as long as it fulfills these specifications.
The Law School offers a limited supply of laptops that meet these specifications for use both in class and at home, for which there is a $25 monthly usage fee, payable prior to taking an in-room or at-home exam. If you do not wish to utilize this system, opting out by the deadline each semester must occur.