{"id":6992,"date":"2020-04-15T15:23:26","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T15:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/?p=6992"},"modified":"2022-03-28T15:40:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T15:40:10","slug":"blackboard-tests-test-availability-exceptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2020\/04\/15\/blackboard-tests-test-availability-exceptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackboard Tests: Test Availability Exceptions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>This option allows you to deploy a test with different settings for specific users &#8211; for instance if you have students who are entitled to additional time.<\/p>\n<p>The settings which you can personalise for users are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple Attempts<\/li>\n<li>Time in minutes<\/li>\n<li>Auto-Submit<\/li>\n<li>Availability<\/li>\n<li>Forced Completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Test Availability Exceptions<\/h2>\n<p>When you wish to set a different setting for a student or a group of students, you will need to complete the <strong>Test Availability Exceptions<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"7019\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2020\/04\/15\/blackboard-tests-test-availability-exceptions\/test-exceptions-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-2.png?fit=417%2C226&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"417,226\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Test Exceptions 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-2.png?fit=417%2C226&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-2.png?fit=417%2C226&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7019\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"417\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-2.png?w=417&amp;ssl=1 417w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-2.png?resize=150%2C81&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-2.png?resize=366%2C198&amp;ssl=1 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First, select the relevant students (users) for the Exceptions.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"7021\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2020\/04\/15\/blackboard-tests-test-availability-exceptions\/test-exceptions-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-3.png?fit=746%2C476&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"746,476\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Test Exceptions 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-3.png?fit=746%2C476&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-3.png?fit=746%2C476&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7021 alignnone\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"516\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-3.png?w=746&amp;ssl=1 746w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-3.png?resize=150%2C96&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-3.png?resize=366%2C234&amp;ssl=1 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Any Groups on the course will also be listed and can be selected.\u00a0 To save time you could create a group for those students who recieve the same adjustments.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"12645\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2020\/04\/15\/blackboard-tests-test-availability-exceptions\/2022-03-28_16-31-33\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/2022-03-28_16-31-33.jpg?fit=599%2C254&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"599,254\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2022-03-28_16-31-33\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/2022-03-28_16-31-33.jpg?fit=599%2C254&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/2022-03-28_16-31-33.jpg?fit=599%2C254&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12645\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/2022-03-28_16-31-33.jpg?resize=599%2C254&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Exceptions to test settings area with a Group created for students with extra time selected. \" width=\"599\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/2022-03-28_16-31-33.jpg?w=599&amp;ssl=1 599w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/2022-03-28_16-31-33.jpg?resize=150%2C64&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/2022-03-28_16-31-33.jpg?resize=366%2C155&amp;ssl=1 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In this screen, it is possible to search for users and to order by any column heading.\u00a0 Once you have selected the relevant students click on <strong>Submit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You will be able to add more users or remove users as you require.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"7020\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2020\/04\/15\/blackboard-tests-test-availability-exceptions\/test-exceptions-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-4.png?fit=967%2C274&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"967,274\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Test Exceptions 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-4.png?fit=967%2C274&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-4.png?fit=967%2C274&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7020\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"967\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-4.png?w=967&amp;ssl=1 967w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-4.png?resize=768%2C218&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-4.png?resize=150%2C43&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-4.png?resize=366%2C104&amp;ssl=1 366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-4.png?resize=770%2C218&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Timer and Options columns only appear if the Timer and\/or Force Completion are turned on (ticked) in the &#8216;Test Availability&#8217; section.<\/p>\n<h2>Attempts<\/h2>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"7034\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2020\/04\/15\/blackboard-tests-test-availability-exceptions\/test-exceptions-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-5.png?fit=204%2C140&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"204,140\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Test Exceptions 5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-5.png?fit=204%2C140&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-5.png?fit=204%2C140&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7034 alignnone\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-5.png?w=204&amp;ssl=1 204w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-5.png?resize=150%2C103&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">The Attempts column will be populated with the details as they have been selected in the &#8216;Test Availability&#8217; section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you select &#8216;Multiple Attempts&#8217; you will need to specify a number of attempts.<\/p>\n<h2>Timer<\/h2>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"7035\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2020\/04\/15\/blackboard-tests-test-availability-exceptions\/test-exceptions-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-6.png?fit=162%2C145&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"162,145\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Test Exceptions 6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-6.png?fit=162%2C145&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-6.png?fit=162%2C145&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7035 alignnone\" style=\"font-size: 16px\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-6.png?w=162&amp;ssl=1 162w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-6.png?resize=150%2C134&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Timer<\/strong> column will be populated with the details that have been selected in the &#8216;Test Availability&#8217; section.<\/p>\n<p>Enter the total time in minutes allowed i.e.\u00a0the time allocated for the test, plus any additional time allowed for this specific student or group.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if there is a timer set for 60 minutes, but a student is allowed an additional 15 minutes, you would enter 60 mins plus 15 mins =75 mins.<\/p>\n<p>Auto-Submit can turned off for an individual student or group.<\/p>\n<h2>Availability<\/h2>\n<h2><img data-attachment-id=\"7036\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2020\/04\/15\/blackboard-tests-test-availability-exceptions\/test-exceptions-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-7.png?fit=382%2C273&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"382,273\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Test Exceptions 7\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-7.png?fit=382%2C273&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-7.png?fit=382%2C273&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7036 alignnone\" style=\"font-size: 16px\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"382\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-7.png?w=382&amp;ssl=1 382w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-7.png?resize=150%2C107&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-7.png?resize=366%2C262&amp;ssl=1 366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>The Availability calendar will be blank.<\/p>\n<p>If left blank, the normal availability for the test (as set\u00a0in the &#8216;Test Availability&#8217; section) will apply to this student or group as well.<\/p>\n<p>If the named student or group is doing the test at a different date and time enter those details here.<\/p>\n<h2>Options<\/h2>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"7038\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/2020\/04\/15\/blackboard-tests-test-availability-exceptions\/test-exceptions-8\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-8.png?fit=178%2C154&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"178,154\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Test Exceptions 8\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-8.png?fit=178%2C154&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-8.png?fit=178%2C154&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7038 alignnone\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-8.png?w=178&amp;ssl=1 178w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2020\/04\/Test-Exceptions-8.png?resize=150%2C130&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Options column refers to the <strong>Force Completion<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p>This may need to be turned off for students who have reasonable adjustments in place such that they require regular breaks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction This option allows you to deploy a test with different settings for specific users &#8211; for instance if you have students who are entitled to additional time. The settings which you can personalise for users are: Multiple Attempts Time in minutes Auto-Submit Availability Forced Completion Test Availability Exceptions When you wish to set a different setting for a student or a group of students, you will need to complete the Test Availability Exceptions section. First, select the relevant students (users) for the Exceptions. Any Groups on the course will also be listed and can be selected.\u00a0 To save time you could create a group for those students who recieve the same adjustments. &nbsp; In this screen, it is possible to search for users and to order by any column heading.\u00a0 Once you have selected the relevant students click on Submit. You will be able to add more users or remove users as you require. The Timer and Options columns only appear if the Timer and\/or Force Completion are turned on (ticked) in the &#8216;Test Availability&#8217; section. Attempts The Attempts column will be populated with the details as they have been selected in the &#8216;Test Availability&#8217; section. If you select &#8216;Multiple Attempts&#8217; you will need to specify a number of attempts. Timer The Timer column will be populated with the details that have been selected in the &#8216;Test Availability&#8217; section. Enter the total time in minutes allowed i.e.\u00a0the time allocated for the test, plus any additional time allowed for this specific student or group. For example, if there is a timer set for 60 minutes, but a student is allowed an additional 15 minutes, you would enter 60 mins plus 15 mins =75 mins. Auto-Submit can turned off for an individual student or group. Availability The Availability calendar will be blank. If left blank, the normal availability for the test (as set\u00a0in the &#8216;Test Availability&#8217; section) will apply to this student or group as well. 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