TMU Online Evaluations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During a proctored online exam at TMU, you receive an unexpected phone call. What is the correct action?
- Ignore the call and continue the exam (Correct answer)
- Answer briefly and then resume
- Pause the exam and answer the call
- End the exam and restart later
Correct answer: Ignore the call and continue the exam
You must ignore any interruptions during a proctored online exam to comply with academic integrity policies.
Question 2: Which file format is most commonly accepted for submitting written assignments in TMU online evaluations?
- PDF or DOCX (Correct answer)
- TXT only
- JPEG or PNG
- HTML file
Correct answer: PDF or DOCX
PDF and DOCX are the standard accepted formats for written assignment submissions on TMU's D2L platform.
Question 3: What does TMU's policy state about open-book online exams?
- Students may use only permitted materials specified by the instructor (Correct answer)
- All online exams are automatically open-book
- Students may collaborate freely in open-book exams
- Open-book means any internet resource is permitted
Correct answer: Students may use only permitted materials specified by the instructor
Open-book status only permits materials the instructor explicitly approves; collaboration and unrestricted internet access are still prohibited unless stated.
Question 4: How should a TMU student handle a question they believe contains an error during an online quiz?
- Note it and answer based on the most reasonable interpretation, then report to the instructor after (Correct answer)
- Skip the question entirely
- Email the instructor mid-exam to resolve it
- Refresh the page to reload the question
Correct answer: Note it and answer based on the most reasonable interpretation, then report to the instructor after
Students should attempt the question using the best interpretation and report suspected errors to the instructor after the exam.
Question 5: Which of the following is a valid accommodation for students with documented disabilities during TMU online exams?
- Extended time as arranged through Academic Accommodation Support (Correct answer)
- Permission to use any resource without restriction
- Automatic grade adjustment after the exam
- Retaking the exam on a separate date without prior approval
Correct answer: Extended time as arranged through Academic Accommodation Support
Extended time and other accommodations are formally arranged through TMU's Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) office.
Question 6: A student submits an online assignment 20 minutes past the deadline without a prior extension. What typically happens at TMU?
- A late penalty is applied according to the course syllabus (Correct answer)
- The submission is accepted with no penalty
- The student is referred to the Academic Integrity office
- The submission is automatically deleted
Correct answer: A late penalty is applied according to the course syllabus
TMU course syllabi outline late penalty policies, which typically deduct marks for submissions past the deadline without an approved extension.
Question 7: Which TMU policy specifically governs the use of Generative AI tools in online evaluations?
- The course-level AI use policy set by each instructor (Correct answer)
- A universal blanket ban on all AI tools campus-wide
- The Ontario Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- The D2L platform terms of service
Correct answer: The course-level AI use policy set by each instructor
TMU allows instructors to set course-specific policies on Generative AI use, which students must follow for each course.
TMU Online Evaluations 2
During a proctored online exam at TMU, you receive an unexpected phone call.
What is the correct action?