Download the latest version of Examplify. If you have any issues downloading, installing and registering the software, please contact ExamSoft’s Support Team at (866) 429-8889 or support@examsoft.com. Students are expected to install, register and pay the $90.49 fee during Orientation Week.
Every student must have a privacy filter on their computer or tablet screen.
When prompted for institution ID, enter BuffaloDental
Official Policy On Student Responsibility with Examplify™
Quizzes 1. Check course syllabi for any specific instructions as to how the faculty will implement Examplify for their purpose.
2. Download all quizzes available to you prior to class. It is your responsibility to run the “Official SDM Practice Test” and take care of technical troubleshooting issues with ExamSoft customer support BEFORE coming to a quiz.
3. Faculty will provide any specific instructions, and direct you when to begin. Close your laptop after you have uploaded the quiz and receive the green “congratulations” screen. No talking until all computers are closed, the faculty call the end of the quiz and resume class.
Midterms and Final Exams
Before Exam Day
1. You must come to a midterm and final having downloaded the exam. No downloads are permitted at the exam. Select each item available to you in Examplify and choose download.
2. It is your responsibility to run the “Official SDM Practice Test” and take care of technical troubleshooting issues through ExamSoft customer service in advance (support@examsoft.com or (866) 429-8889). The password for the practice test is PRACTIC3
3. If there is a computer problem, it is your responsibility to address that issue before coming to the exam, including securing a loaner replacement computer and downloading the exam to that computer. If you get a loaner replacement computer but have already downloaded the exam/quiz to the broken computer, you will need to notify the faculty and request a second download of the exam to be placed on the loaner computer.
4. Antivirus programs can sometimes interfere with Examplify due to their security features. You are advised to disable your antivirus program before using Examplify. We highly recommend you follow the University guidelines for antivirus programs. You can find information on the UBIT Software download page. To further reduce conflicts and delays with Examplify start up when class is in session, we recommend students manually set virus scans in antivirus programs to occur after 5pm.
5. It is your responsibility to review help documents https://support.examsoft.com/ and contact ExamSoft support to help resolve any problems prior to exam day at support@examsoft.com or (866) 429-8889 24 hours a day.
On Exam Day
6. Bring your computer / iPad and power source, student ID and a pencil or pen, and soft ear plugs (with no wires/cords attached) to use. Every student must have a privacy filter on their screen. Upon arrival to the exam room, restart your computer, be connected to the university's wireless network and be ready for the password as soon as possible. If any issues arise while the exam is in progress, restarting your computer will resolve them and bring your back to your exam. Examplify saves your work every 60 seconds.
7. All other personal belongings including food and beverages, and electronic devices must be powered off and stored away from reach.
8. Please take care of any restroom needs before an exam. Bathroom breaks will not be permitted.
9. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the official start time.
10.
Once seated, open Examplify and wait for the password to be announced. Stop at the yellow “Do not start...” screen.
Do not check the box or begin the exam until instructed to do so.
11.There will be NO questions addressed during examinations. These are disruptive and at times sources for assistance not afforded to others in the class.
As always, computer issues during the exam are to be reported to faculty/staff so that time is not lost and students can proceed without delay.
12.Scrap/Attendance papers - The use of scrap papers is at the discretion of the faculty. It is the faculty member's responsibility to provide the paper. When scrap paper is provided, do not write on the paper until instructed to do so. Each student MUST print and sign their name, and turn in the paper at the conclusion of the exam. Students that fail to turn in this piece of paper prior to leaving the exam will be reported to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for further action.
13. If you are are late and enter the room late, your exam will end at the original exam end time. No extra time will be given. The exam must be uploaded at the scheduled end time.
14. Keep track of time by referring to the elapsed time at the top of your screen, and/or using the “alarm” tab to set your own reminders.
15. Students needing accommodations must report to their specially assigned exam rooms as arranged.
16.
Upon completion of the exam, you will get
a Green “Congratulations” screen. You MUST proceed to a designated exit
and show the faculty(s) the green checkmark screen signifying a
successful exam upload and hand in the colored blank sheet of paper
before exiting the exam.
Successful upload of the exam is the student’s responsibility and must occur before exiting the exam room.
After the Exam
16. The course director will use exam scores as s/he deems appropriate in the calculation of grades for a course, as described in the course syllabus. Students should consult with the course director regarding exam scores, exam questions and course grades.
17. When you exit the exam area, please do so quietly. Do not gather in the hall and talk loudly. Both of these are disruptive to your colleagues who are still working in the exam room.
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