Test Status Error

Summary

A test error occurs when the exam's Blackboard test options have been modified.

Body

When to Use?

A test status error indicates that LockDown Browser cannot retrieve the necessary settings from the Respondus server in order for a student to begin their exam.

Procedure

The above error typically occurs because of one of the following:

1. The course is either a copy of another course or the test has been migrated into the course from an older one. To resolve this issue instructors should:

  • Navigate to the course in Blackboard.
  • In the Details & Action menu select "Books & Tools".
  • Click on Respondus Lockdown Browser Dashboard.
  • Once the Dashboard opens, the Lockdown Browser settings will automatically update.

2. A test setting has changed which causes an error. To resolve this issue instructors should:

  • Navigate to the course in Blackboard.
  • In the Details & Action menu select "Books & Tools".
  • Click on Respondus Lockdown Browser Dashboard.
  • Once the Dashboard opens, click on the "Fix it" button to correct the error.

For additional information view Respondus Support page.

 

Details

Details

Article ID: 935
Created
Tue 10/26/21 8:49 AM
Modified
Mon 12/18/23 2:14 PM