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Students

  • I’m getting an error on RegisterBlast, what do I do?
  • Can I bring my phone for MFA?
  • Can I bring a calculator?
  • Will the Testing Center have calculators or pencils to borrow?
  • Are Test Center locations open if classes are canceled or moved virtually?
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Instructors

  • How do I register an exam, a pre-release, or a make-up with the Test Center?
  • What happens if there is a closure of one or more Test Center locations?
  • Are Test Center locations open if classes are canceled or moved virtually?
  • Do you proctor paper-based exams?
  • Can I have my exam proctored if I am using a 3rd-party application?
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New Quizzes Information

  • How do I duplicate a quiz in Canvas New Quizzes?
  • If I am using LockDown Browser in Canvas New Quizzes, can my student use an on-screen calculator?

Employees

  • Do I clock out if I work back to back shifts in different centers?
  • What is the policy for me taking exams in the Testing Centers?
  • Are Test Center locations open if classes are canceled or moved virtually?
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Off-Campus Proctors

  • What does it mean to be a proctor?
  • When can I expect exam information to be sent to my email?
  • I am proctoring an online exam. What does that require of me?
  • How do I download Respondus LockDown Browser?
  • I am proctoring a written exam. What does that require of me?
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Off-Campus Proctoring

  • How are remote proctors approved?
  • I want to allow off-campus proctored exams. Where do I begin?
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Classic Quizzes Information

  • How do I create a pre-release (early) assessment in Canvas Classic Quizzes?
  • How do I use LockDown Browser in Canvas?
Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Testing Center

0060 Carver Hall, 0250 Carver Hall, 2552 Gilman Hall, 2242 Hixson-Lied
Ames, IA 50011

Support Email, testcenterhelp@iastate.edu

Phone: 515-294-7398

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