To All Summer Students

From: Edwin M. Arevalo, Exam Administrator

Regarding: New disk-less exam procedure (FlexSite)

Hope all of you are having a good summer. I wanted to inform you that we are once again re-introducing FlexSite, the disk-less, internet based exam delivery system from ExamSoft. If you took summer classes last year, then you were able to experience this system in its early stages. We have made several modifications to improve performance and reliability of this product. We will use this system for all (unless they are only multiple-choice) exams starting summer 2006. I have outlined below some key items that need to be completed in order for you to take your exam on your laptop. If you do not follow these steps, then your computer will not have the ability to run FlexSite and you will be asked to write your exam responses. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or concerns. The first step asks you to download the new FlexSite version of Softest. You should have received this e-mail already. The e-mail contained your log-in and password. Unless you are a new student this summer, you will use the same log-in and password you have used in past semesters.  

*PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR 4-DIGIT BLIND GRADING ID BEFORE TEST DAY. YOU WILL NEED THIS NUMBER FOR ALL TEST MATERIALS. Also, you will need a network cable on exam day in order to obtain an internet connection. 

I. ExamSoft Login & SofTest Registration Instructions

Logging In & Installing SofTest

1. Visit your Custom Home Page: www.examsoft.com/sculaw
2. Click the “Exam Takers” tab at the bottom of the page
3. Log in using the Student ID & Password that you used last semester.
4. Download SofTest – ALL students will need to download this version due to the switch to FlexSite.

SofTest Registration

You can now register SofTest:

1. If your computer prompts you to reboot:
   1. Click “Cancel”
   2. On the “Complete Registration” window, enter your Student ID and password then click “Register”
   3. Reboot your computer once you are notified that registration is complete
2. If your computer DOES NOT prompt you to reboot:
   1. On the “Complete Registration” window, enter your Student ID and password then click “Register”
   2. You will be notified that registration is complete

Upon Registration Completion

You should receive a message window, and later an email message, confirming registration. By double-clicking the “SofTest” icon, you can download an exam file (once your institution/instructor advises you to do so) and take a Practice Exam or a real exam by clicking the "Launch SofTest" button.  To take a Practice exam, click the “Practice Exam” button.

II. Download & Upload SofTest Exam File Instructions

Your exam files will be ready to download on Friday, July 14, 2006. You should receive a message from ExamSoft telling you how to download the exam files. If for some reason you do not receive the message or you lose the e-mail, below are the detailed steps for you to follow. Please make sure you have downloaded your exam file before the day of the exam. Please remember that you need to download a new version of SofTest (this summer) before you can execute the following steps.

Download Exam Files

1. Connect to the Internet
2. Double-click the “SofTest” icon on your Windows Desktop. The “SofTest Launcher” window should appear.
3. Click the “Download Exam Files” button
4. Enter your “ID” and “Password” then click “Next”.
5. If the Download Password screen appears, click “Next”, there is NO password required to download the exam file.
6. Select an exam from the list and click “Download”. If there is a second exam in the list, do the same. When you have downloaded your exam file(s), click “Close”.
7. Click the ’Exit’ button.

Take an Exam

1. Double-click the “SofTest” icon on your Windows Desktop.
2. Click the “Launch SofTest” button. SofTest will load.
3. Select your exam from the Exam File drop-down list.
4. Complete all required fields (marked with a red asterisk) and click “Begin Exam” to start the exam.
5. Your computer will reboot into Secure Mode. When the proctor has instructed you please type “Begin” then click the ’begin’.
6. To exit the exam, click ’File’ then ’Save and Exit’. Click “Close Exam” when prompted and on the yellow screen, click “Exit”.
7. Your computer will reboot into Windows.

Upload Answer Files

1. Once your computer reboots, SofTest will look for an internet connection. If connected to the Internet, SofTest automatically uploads your answer file(s). You should receive a prompt that tells you your exam files have been uploaded successfully.  
2. If not connected to the Internet-
   1. To upload NOW, connect to the Internet and click “Yes” when prompted to upload.

Upload Confirmation

ExamSoft provides two methods of verifying that your answer file uploaded:

1. You will be emailed confirmation that your answer file uploaded.
2. Log in to the Exam Takers section of the website and select ’Exam History’.