If you are a lecturer and want to host an exam online, then ICT can help you. We have a range of tools and systems available to create an exam environment on College owned computers and laptops. This includes locking down computers so that students can only access certain websites and applications.
These tools include:
ICT E-exam is a system that secures a device so that students can only get access to certain applications and websites. E-exam works at three different levels according to your requirements. These are:
- E-exam mode – students will be able to access local software, the Software Hub and the ICT Print Service only.
- Word only exam – this mode only allows access to Microsoft Word, and the ICT Print Service.
- Blackboard exam – this mode only allows access to Imperial College London Blackboard, local software, the Software Hub and ICT Print Service.
If you choose to set up an exam using ICT E-exam you will be given individual exam accounts for students to use and access to an exam H:drive.
Requirements
ICT E-exams will work on College managed Windows computers and laptops.
when to use each tool?
Use this process flow diagram to help you decide when you need to use each tool:
Booking an exam
If you require one of our e-assessment tools for an exam, then you must book this with ICT well in advance of the exam date. Booking in advance or during timetabling will give you the best chance of securing your preferred date, time and computer cluster room.
You will need to book computer cluster rooms to cover not only the duration of the exam, but at least one hour before and after the exam to allow time for setup and exam close.
The computer cluster room that you book must be suitable for use and have at least a 10% excess of machines in case of failure.
To book, complete and submit our online e-exams booking form. Please also indicate software requirements on the booking form.