I would like to take my exam on a computer, but I don’t have a laptop. Are there computers set up for us to take the exams at school?
No. The Law School computer lab will not be available for exams using the Exam4 software, or for proctored exams. Nor does the law school or library maintain laptops that can be checked out by students. You will need to furnish your own computer.
I believe that MU's library loans out laptops for student use. Can we use one of them to take the exam?
Although there is certainly no policy against using a laptop that isn't your own (borrowed from a friend, for example), I'm not sure the MU Libraries' Laptop checkout program will meet your needs. My understanding is that the small number of laptops check out for 3-hr periods, and must be used within Ellis Library. And, I expect that you are not able to download software onto those computers (such as the Exam4 software).
I do not have a spare battery for my older laptop, and mine does not switch out without using a screwdriver anyway, as far as I can tell. I know at least one of my exams is going to be 4 hours, and my laptop will not last that long. I know it says that you will not provide AC outlets, but I also know that every classroom has a few outlets in it. If I get to the exam room early and am able to plug in my laptop, is that allowed?
Out of fairness to all the students, no one will be allowed to plug in their computers. You must rely on your battery(ies). It is possible that, depending on your particular exam, you won’t be required to have your computer on for the entire exam. If you don't know already, it might be worth checking with your professor on the format of the test so you can be clear on how many hours you will need your computer to last
I am concerned about my laptop battery lasting thru the entire exam. In the event I am running out of battery power, will I be able to work on my laptop and get as many questions done on it as I can and submit them, and then finish the exam in a bluebook?
Yes. You can begin your exam on the computer, and should there be any type of failure (including power) you will then be allowed to finish the exam in a bluebook.
If I have a switch on my computer that allows me to turn off my wireless adapter without closing Exam4, can I do so until it is time to submit the exam?
Yes.
If my battery won't last through the whole exam, I would like to get an external one so that I don't have to switch out the battery. Does the Law School recommend one in particular?www.global-batteries.com, though not endorsed by the Law School, does sell external laptop batteries. Go to the External link on the left side, then scroll down and look at the universal batteries. You will need to check with them to see if your particular laptop is supported.
I did the practice exam, but when I hit the button to submit it electronically it tells me that there is no response and that I need to check my network connection (I am working at home and have a wireless internet connection)... Is it not submitting just because I am not on campus?
Yes. You must be on campus to submit an exam to our exam receiving station.
How do you recommend stopping the exam to switch out one's battery? When I switch out my battery, will I need to notify the proctor as to what I am doing?
Always notify a proctor to witness the interruption of your test BEFORE you make the battery switch. You will then follow the procedures as outlined in our procedures document for resuming the exam. The proctor will assist you in resuming your exam.
If we turn in notice of intent does that apply to all exams? For example, if I take my first final on computer and decide that I don't like doing it that way, can I switch back to blue books for the rest of the exams? Would it be necessary to notify someone if I changed my mind or would just turning in a bluebook be sufficient?
You will turn in one notice of intent for all the exams you wish to take on computer. You can change your mind at any time, but please do let administrative staff know so that they will have a bluebook and exam ready for you in the appropriate room.
I downloaded the exam software, and then had problems with my computer that required reformatting the hard drive. I would like to send another practice exam after I redownload the software. Will that cause problems on your end, or is it okay to just do it?
Yes – you may send another practice exam. If you want a confirmation that the exam has been received, you will need to notify the UMC Law Help Desk at 884-7800, or
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I already submitted my practice exam and I submitted my notice of intent. I have just updated my anti-virus/firewall software on my computer and I am concerned that those changes may cause a problem with submitting an exam. Can I submit another practice exam to ensure that the changes I made did not cause any conflicts?
Yes – you may send another practice exam. If you want a confirmation that the exam has been received, you will need to notify the UMC Law Help Desk at 884-7800, or
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