Test Availability Exceptions

Below are instructions instructors can use to grant test availability exceptions.

These 4 settings can be changed in the Test Availability Exceptions for selected students:

  • Allow additional time to complete timed tests for students needing test accommodations requested through the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources
  • Remove the timed or Auto-Submit requirements for students needing test accommodations requested through the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources
  • Allow multiple attempts when only single attempts are permitted (for example: allow a student to retake a test)
  • Allow access to tests before or after they are available to the rest of the class

Allow Additional Time

  1. Make sure Edit Mode: is ON in the top-right corner
  2. Open the area where the test is located > click the down arrow icon to the right of the test title > Edit the Test Options
  3. Scroll down to the Test Availability Exceptions section > Add User or Group
  4. Check the box to the left of the student’s name > Submit
  5. Check the box below the Timer option > add the extended time amount > uncheck Auto Submit, if necessary > Submit

Allow Multiple Attempts

  • Follow steps 1 – 4 above
  • Select Multiple Attempts > enter the number of attempts allowed in the box to the right of Multiple Attempts > Submit

Change Availability Dates/Times

  • Follow steps 1 – 4 above
  • Click the calendar icon below Availability > choose After: and/or Before dates/times as needed > Save > Submit


Keywordsblackboard, test options, test, multiple attempts, date, time, blackboard learn, learn   Doc ID103396
OwnerSharley K.GroupNDSU IT Knowledge Base
Created2020-06-26 12:09:00Updated2024-05-28 15:07:01
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