Exam Proctoring & Assessment Solutions

NDSU provides several assessment solutions to support a variety of testing and evaluation needs, including online quizzes and exams, interactive video-based assessments, remote proctoring, and paper-based testing. These tools help instructors create, deliver, manage, and secure assessments while supporting student learning and academic integrity.

Getting Started

Available solutions include Blackboard Ultra's built-in testing tools, YuJa Video Quizzes, Honorlock online proctoring, and Optical Mark Reader (OMR) services for paper-based assessments. Review the options below to determine which solution best meets your course and assessment needs.

    Best Practices

    • Select the assessment solution that best aligns with your learning outcomes and assessment goals.
    • Provide clear instructions, expectations, and technology requirements before the assessment.
    • Offer a low-stakes practice assessment when using a new testing platform or proctoring solution.
    • Use question pools, randomized questions, and assessment settings to support academic integrity.
    • Review accessibility needs and provide appropriate accommodations before administering assessments.
    • Test assessment settings and links before making the assessment available to students.

    Use Cases

    • Create and deliver quizzes, exams, and surveys in Blackboard Ultra.
    • Administer secure online exams using remote proctoring. Embed quiz questions within instructional videos to assess understanding.
    • Deliver paper-based exams using Optical Mark Reader (OMR) scoring.
    • Create formative assessments to monitor student learning and provide feedback.
    • Use question banks and randomized assessments to support academic integrity.
    • Support online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses with flexible assessment options.

    Universal Design/Accessibility

    • Design assessments that are accessible to all learners by following Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
    • Provide clear instructions, use accessible digital content, and offer alternative or authentic assessment methods when appropriate.
    • Ensure approved accommodations are available before administering assessments.

    Help, consultation, training

    IT Service Center

    Intended Audience

    • Faculty
    • Student

    Using this service

    Availability

    24/7/365 [*Standard outages]

    Cost

    University-funded: no charge.

    Requirements

    Must be a campus-supported product

    Related Resources

    • Coming Soon!


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    Doc ID:
    114414
    Owned by:
    Sharley K. in NDSU IT Knowledge Base
    Created:
    2021-10-20
    Updated:
    2026-06-30
    Sites:
    NDSU IT Knowledge Base