http://www.fpm.iastate.edu/maps/
Answer:
Notes:
1After the doors are locked for the evening students will not be permitted to enter to take exams.
2Students must have finished their exam and submitted it by the times noted.
3Once the computers shut down they will not be restarted to allow students to finish exams. Students should allow enough time to complete exams prior to computer shut down.
*The first two weeks of a semester the Testing Center operates on reduced hours. Monday – Friday:
Doors open 8am;
Doors locked 3:30pm;
Last submission of exams 4pm.
Instructors will be advised to changes in this policy should circumstances warrant it.
Fall & Spring Semester
|
Days |
Doors Open |
Doors Lock1 |
Last Submission of Exams2 |
Computers Shutdown3 |
| Monday – Thursday |
8:00 am |
7:30 pm |
8:00 pm |
8:00 pm |
| Friday |
8:00 am |
5:30 pm |
6:00 pm |
6:00 pm |
|
LAS Testing Center is closed weekends, University Holidays and Breaks. |
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Summer Session Hours:
| Doors unlocked | Doors locked | Computers shut down | |
| Monday | 10am | 6:30pm | 7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am | 6:30pm | 7pm |
| Wednesday | 8am | 3:30pm | 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am | 3:30pm | 4pm |
| Friday | 10am | 3:30pm | 4pm |
Answer: No, you may come at anytime during our regular hours. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the computers shut down/last submission time. The doors are locked one half hour before the computers shut down and no one will be allowed in after the doors are locked.
Answer: Bring your student ID or some other official photo ID. Bring a pencil if you intend to use scratch paper while taking the exam. We will furnish the scratch paper. You will be issued a clip board and paper when you check in. These items must be returned when you check out.
Answer: Yes, when you arrive at one of the Centers you will need to present your student ID. Please be sure you know your course number, course section, and instructors name so we can check you into the correct exam. You will be issued a clip board with scratch paper that must be returned when you check out.
Answer: First, a proctor will ask you to sit at a terminal. After you have turned off any electronic devises like cell phones or electronic dictionaries and stowed them away; place any materials like text books, back packs, or notes under the desk and out of view. You will then log into Blackboard and navigate to your exam. When you reach the point that requires the entry of a password you will raise your hand to get the attention of a proctor. The proctor will enter the password and close any extra windows that may be open.
Answer: Yes, after you have finished the exam log off the machine and go to the checkout counter with your student ID so you can checkout. You must also return the clip board and scratch paper before you will be allowed to checkout.
Answer: Your instructor should provide any rules specific to your exam. The Testing Centers do have the following rules:
Exam Rules
- All backpacks, books, and written materials are to be closed and placed under the desk or chair so as not to be viewable while taking the exam.
- Consultation, collaboration, or communication with others in an attempt to obtain answers is prohibited. Obtaining answers by viewing or copying another’s work is prohibited.
- You will be issued a clip board with scratch paper. These must be returned when you checkout.
- All electronic devices (e.g. cell phones, PDA’s, iPods, etc) must be shut off and stowed away during the exam.
- You may not use any removable media (e.g. Zip disks, memory sticks, etc.) while taking the exam.
- Once the proctor has opened the exam window you may not navigate away from the exam page until you have completed and submitted the exam. All extraneous open windows will have the site location recorded and then the window closed.
- Once the exam has started you will not be allowed to go to the restroom.
All witnessed infractions of the rules stated above will be reported to the instructor of the course
Answer:
- No cell phones are allowed to be used during an exam. Please turn them off before coming into one of the Centers.
- No dictionaries or translation devices are allowed. We will provide instructors with a link to an approved translation site should they wish to make it available to students during their exam.
Answer: Yes, be sure to tell the check-in staff to sign you in for each exam.
Answer: Most instructors require that you wait a specified period of time before retaking an exam. However if there is no such requirement in your course you may take multiple attempts. We do ask you to check-in for each attempt taken.
Answer: No, the Testing Centers will provide instructors with a link to an approved translation site should they wish to make it available to students during their exam.
Answer: All information including video, crib sheets, and proctors notes regarding the infraction will be given to the instructor who will then determine the course of action to be taken. For more information see http://www.public.iastate.edu/~catalog/2009-2011/geninfo/dishonesty.html
Answer: Notify a proctor that there is a problem to see if they are able help resolve the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved go to either the check-in or checkout counter and have a staff member report the problem to the instructor. You should also email your instructor describing the problem.
