Then, during the quiz, Moodle sends its responses with a Config Key custom HTTP request header, which is combined with the URL of the HTTP request into a SHA256 hash. This also allows you to use the configuration file as a template.ĭifferent measures assure that the Safe Exam Browser used for taking the quiz is in fact using the correct configuration and no modified or manipulated Safe Exam Browser can be used.Ī Browser Exam Key or multiple Browser Exam Keys can be set to validate the SEB version(s) used by students to access the quiz, and to assure that the Safe Exam Browser client is correctly configured/secured for that specific quiz.Īnother possibility is to use the Config Key. Download the Safe Exam Browser configuration file.For other Safe Exam Browser versions, please use 'Download configuration' and then open the downloaded config file, which will start Safe Exam Browser into the quiz.

Note: The 'Launch Safe Exam Browser' button to start the quiz in Safe Exam Browser from another browser works with Safe Exam Browser 3.0.1 for Windows and Safe Exam Browser 2.1.5pre2 for macOS onwards only.

Launch the Safe Exam Browser, which applies the settings and sends the students to the quiz starting page.This button redirects to the configured download location for Safe Exam Browser, default is. They can – depending on your settings – either If done within Moodle, on a quiz page, students are offered some choices. This Safe Exam Browser configuration file can either be generated using the Safe Exam Browser config tool (the documentation can be found under ) or directly within Moodle. In order to enable students to take an attempt with Safe Exam Browser, it is necessary to hand them a Safe Exam Browser configuration file which contains the rules applying. Spell checking and dictionary lookup is disabled, but can optionally be allowed.Specific web sites/pages/resources can be configured to be accessible during an exam, using a URL filter.The clipboard is cleared when starting and quitting Safe Exam Browser.The possibility of taking screen shots is disabled. Shortcut keys such as Win+Tab, Alt+Tab, Ctrl+Alt+Del, Alt+F4, Print Screen, Cmd+Tab are disabled or cannot be used to close Safe Exam Browser or to switch to other user accounts on the computer.Switching to other applications is disabled by default, but it's possible to allow to use specific third-party applications during an exam.Safe Exam Browser cannot be closed until the test is submitted.The browser window won't have a URL or search field and back/forward navigation and reload can be disabled.Students will only be able to attempt the quiz if they are using Safe Exam Browser.The restrictions placed on students are similar to those in the quiz Extra restrictions on attempts > Browser security 'Full screen pop-up with some JavaScript security' case, but because Safe Exam Browser is software running on the student's computer, it can do a much more effective job of restricting their actions. The application must be downloaded and installed on the device that the student uses to attempt the quiz. It is important you are very clear about what sources are appropriate and how to reference these sources in your work.Safe Exam Browser is a customised web browser, available for Windows (7, 8.1, 10), macOS (starting 10.7, recommended 10.11 or newer) and iOS (9.3.5 or newer). If you have specific questions about what sources or material you can use in your exam, talk to your lecturer or course director. Unauthorised help encompasses, but is not limited to, using artificial intelligence in any way, seeking help from another person, friend, family member, third party, tutorials, study-help websites, answer services or any non-permitted resource.įor more information around this, please see Academic integrity in online assessments.

It is crucial to note that you must not use any third party assistance or any non-permitted resources, websites, persons or applications to seek unauthorised assistance in completing your exam. The technology may flag behaviour that it deems unusual, such as referring to another device during your exam, and such flags will be manually reviewed in person by the Assessment team. Yes, during open book exams on the Inspera Exam Portal (IEP) you can refer to all allowable materials either in hard copy (paper) or digitally (on your screen or on another device).

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