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Taking an Assessment (Quiz)

From the Quizzes Homepage go ahead and select the Quiz or Test you wish to attempt by clicking on the blue hyperlinked name of the Quiz or Test.  This will bring you to the Quiz Summary Page.

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This page will give you the relevant information about the quiz or test you have chosen to attempt.  You will be given the allotted time, number of attempts allowed and completed, and any special instructions the Instructor may want to provide.  When you are ready to start go ahead and click Start Quiz! .

The first thing you will see after clicking Start Quiz! is the Quiz Confirmation Warning.  Just select Ok if you are ready to begin or Cancel if you need more time to prepare.

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After clicking Ok you will be taken to the first page of your quiz or test.

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1.  The first thing to notice is the timer which will display the time limit for the quiz or test in the upper left corner of the window.  Be sure to finish before the time limit expires.

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2.  Answer the questions by selecting an answer from the list of options or by filling in the appropriate text field.

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3.  Once you have answered a question you will want to save your answer by selecting the q13.pngbutton or by selecting the q14.pngbutton at the bottom of the page to save all answers on the current page.  
Save your responses frequently. If your Internet connection is lost or you run out of time you may lose any unsaved responses. 

As you Save questions you will see the Save status of your answers update in the Quiz Info box on the left side of the screen.

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4.  Your Instructor may have chosen to have multiple pages on their quiz or test.  Click the blue arrow at the bottom right of the page q16.pngto advance to the next page.  You may also select the blue arrow on the left of the page q17.pngto return to the previous page.  (If allowed by your Instructor.)



5.  Once completed you can select the Go To Submit Quiz buttonq18.png.  When you have finished (or your time limit is almost expired.)  Any unanswered questions will be displayed.  Click a final Submit Quiz when you are ready to submit your attempt.  You will be asked if you are sure, click Yes to continue.

Submission information allowed by your instructor may be available immediately.  Many instructors do not release any information until all quizzes or tests have been completed.  Please check with your instructor if you are not sure what information will be made available to you after your submission.  You may return to this information later by selecting the quiz or test and choosing Submissions.  Essay type questions will not be automatically graded.  Check with your instructor to find when the grades will be available.  

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