Test E2 - Logistics - Update for students in COVID Isolation

27 janeiro 2022, 10:26 • Paulo Carreira

STRUCTURE

  • The examination will be electronic and performed on "Técnico+ Moodle" platform (instructions for connection will follow below);
  • The examination will consist of sessions of 15-minutes each, with a 5-minute break between them;
  • After the examination has started, students cannot leave their seat nor leave the room until the termination is announced;
  • There is no timer per question, ie. the timer is global to the session;
  • Each student will see a distinct version of the test with multiple-choice questions (some may be T/F) created from a randomized pool of questions;
  • All questions will be in English;
  • In case of a doubt, the students should skip the question or answer according to their best interpretation. Afterwards, during the test/exam revision session ("revisão de provas"), they will have the opportunity to expose their concern to the teacher and, if they are right, they will get the points.


ELECTRONIC EXAM FAIRPLAY RULES - READ CAREFULLY -

  • ⚠︎⚠︎ NO CONSULTATION IS ALLOWED ⚠︎⚠︎ of any printed or electronic material. Any violation of this rule will be considered ACADEMIC FRAUD. This applies to all students. Fraud behaviour will be reported immediately to the appropriate school bodies;
  • A blank sheet of paper for scratch will be supplied (no other sheet of paper is allowed);
  • Tablets, phones, and smartwatches are not allowed and should be fully switched off (even the airplane mode function is not allowed);
  • On your laptop, only the browser window, with the test/exam tab should be open. Opening any other window, tab, file, or reading from any other source (other than the exam window or the supplied scratch sheet of paper) will be considered ACADEMIC FRAUD;
  • Engaging in any form of communication either electronic or physical during the exam will be considered academic fraud; 
  • Students should make sure that any communication applications (like email, messenger, whatsapp, etc.) and their associated pop-up notifications are disabled and do not show up during the examination. Any violation of this rule will be considered ACADEMIC FRAUD.
  • Interruption of the test/exam will not be possible (students that leave the exam room before the end of the sessions will have their exam canceled);
  • No questions can be asked to the faculty during the exam;
  • Verification of student identity will be requested and can be requested at any moment;
  • Capturing the screen or any material of the test or exam in any format or form will be considered ACADEMIC FRAUD.


LOGISTICS - READ CAREFULLY - 

  • A scratch sheet will be be supplied that contains a unique code for each student that must be returned at the end of the exam;
  • Only the laptop, paper, and pen/pencil are allowed on the table top;
  • The session access PINS will be announced in the exam room
  • Students must remain seated in silence for the entire duration period established for the test or exam. It will not be possible to interrupt the test or exam (students who, for any reason, leave the room where they are or the session before the end of all sessions will have their test or exam cancelled).


LOGISTICS - STUDENTS IN COVID ISOLATION SITUATION - READ CAREFULLY -

  • Prior to the test, students must send the proof of their situation via e-mail to prof. Paulo Carreira
  • 10m before the established time students must connect via Zoom to receive further instructions from the teacher and the access PINs (https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/my/paulocarreira);
  • Students are responsible for ensuring absolute silence in the room they are in during the test;
  • Each student must put their IST ID and Name in the (strict) format "istXXXX - FirstName LastName" in their Zoom connection ID;
  • Students must have a working webcam and microphone, be visible and muted for the entire duration of the exam (students who do not have a camera or microphone will not be able to take the test);
  • Students must remain connected for the entire duration of the exam (interruption of the internet connection will result in the cancellation of the exam);
  • Students must remain seated in silence for the entirety of the test time period. It will not be possible to interrupt the test (students who, for any reason, leave the room where they are or the session before the end of all sessions will have their test cancelled);
  • Students must share the screen (their whole "desktop" and not just the browser window) throughout the session (not sharing the screen according to these conditions will result in the cancellation of the test);
  • No questions can be asked of the teacher during the test;
  • Verification of student identity will be required;
  • Only one connection per student is allowed for the Zoom session (connections from mobile devices are allowed for those students who, for duly justified reasons, use their phone as a webcam; these students must designate their connection "istXXXX - First Name Last Name - MOBILE");


MOODLE ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS

  • Access https://e.tecnicomais.pt/my/
  • Choose "Sign in with IST credentials”
  • Click on “Site Home Page” (top left corner)
  • Open “IST_Formação”
  • Click on “BASES DE DADOS_AVALIAÇÕES - DEI”
  • Go to (or click on) “Inscrições - @EXAM ROOM - Tests/Exams” and insert the access PIN/Enrolment key (to be announced). Note: The PIN will not be requested if you have logged in previously.
  • In the section "Avaliações", click on the correct test session. 
  • Note that, on the day of the Test or Exam: You should see "Teste Tipo - TE1 Session Demo” and "Teste Tipo - TE2 Session Demo” (PIN: 1234)  NOTE: Note that, on the day of the Test/Exam, you will see the Test/Exam sessions as well.
    • You should only see one test/exam session link (this step will be repeated for each session)
    • The test/exam session will only be available a few seconds before starting
    • For each session, answer the electronic exam questions 
  • At the end, click on “Submit everything and finish”


IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION

  • Each student is responsible for ensuring the stability of their personal computer and operating system (among others, installing the latest updates and ensuring sufficient disk space and memory);
  • If the web browser crashes, students should reload the page and continue answering the exam questions;
  • If the computer stops working, students should sit silently until the end of the session, and then contact the responsible teacher during the 5m break