Blackboard - Exam Entry Process

NOTE: this process is for instructors using our Record+ / Review+ (with Un-Proctored Launch) product. If you are using Live+ or Review+ (with Proctored Launch), please click here.

In order to use Record+, you will need the Google Chrome Extension or Firefox Extension. 

Sign In

1. Log in to your Blackboard Account

2. Navigate to the course where you would like to setup a new or pre-existing exam for use with Record+

Extension Login

1. Click on the LTI tool on the left-hand side of the page in the course tools selection
• If you do not have this option, it will need to be enabled by you or a Blackboard administrator at your institution

By clicking on the ProctorU LTI tool you will be automatically logged into the ProctorU Google Chrome extension

Record+ Exam Setup

1. Navigate to the section of Blackboard where you create exams and quizzes
• If you have not already created an exam, please do so
• If you have an exam created, you can edit the test options and also enable Record+
2. To enable Record+, click on Edit the Test Options
3. Scroll to the section labeled ProctorU
4. Click on the button to switch the section to “on”

Record+ will automatically assign a password to you exam that you will not be able to see

• When a test-taker takes their exam, the Record+ Google Chrome extension will automatically enter the password for them

Exam Settings and Resource Check

1. The exam settings are set to be optimized from a default standpoint
• You do not need to change these settings unless desired
2. To allow certain resources during the exam, click the checkbox next to the resources you would like your test-takers to use on the exam
• Prior to starting an exam, students will be notified as to what is allowed

Save and Submit Exam

Prior to exiting after creating an exam, or updating a previously-created exam, make sure you submit your changes.

• Click Submit in the bottom right-hand corner of the page