TMU Online Evaluations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of Respondus LockDown Browser used in some TMU online exams?
- It restricts access to other applications and websites during the exam (Correct answer)
- It grades essays automatically
- It allows group collaboration during tests
- It provides extra time for students with disabilities
Correct answer: It restricts access to other applications and websites during the exam
Respondus LockDown Browser creates a secure testing environment by preventing access to other browser tabs and applications.
Question 2: Which action could result in an academic misconduct charge during a TMU online evaluation?
- Sharing exam questions with classmates via social media after the exam window (Correct answer)
- Reviewing lecture notes before the exam begins
- Using spell-check for a non-proctored written assignment
- Submitting work before the deadline
Correct answer: Sharing exam questions with classmates via social media after the exam window
Distributing exam content violates TMU's Academic Integrity Policy regardless of whether the exam window has closed.
Question 3: On D2L Brightspace, where can students typically find their grade for a completed online quiz?
- Grades tool under the course (Correct answer)
- Course home announcements
- The Library portal
- The Registrar's student portal
Correct answer: Grades tool under the course
The Grades tool in D2L Brightspace displays scores for completed quizzes and other assessments once released by the instructor.
Question 4: How does TMU recommend students test their technology before an online exam?
- Complete a practice quiz or tech check provided in D2L before the exam date (Correct answer)
- Restart the computer on exam day only
- Switch to a mobile device if the laptop shows issues
- Contact IT Support during the exam if problems arise
Correct answer: Complete a practice quiz or tech check provided in D2L before the exam date
TMU advises students to use available practice quizzes and system checks well before the exam to identify and resolve technical issues.
Question 5: What should a student do if their internet disconnects mid-exam and they lose their progress in D2L?
- Contact the instructor immediately with documentation of the outage (Correct answer)
- Accept the loss and submit what was auto-saved
- Request an automatic grade exemption from the Registrar
- Reopen the exam on a different browser without notifying anyone
Correct answer: Contact the instructor immediately with documentation of the outage
Students experiencing technical failures must notify the instructor promptly with supporting evidence such as a screenshot or provider report.
Question 6: What is D2L Brightspace's quiz 'attempt' setting used for?
- It controls how many times a student can take a quiz (Correct answer)
- It determines the quiz time limit
- It sets the visibility date of quiz grades
- It shuffles answer choices automatically
Correct answer: It controls how many times a student can take a quiz
The attempt setting in D2L defines the maximum number of submissions allowed for a quiz.
Question 7: Which statement best describes 'synchronous' online evaluations at TMU?
- All students complete the assessment at the same scheduled time (Correct answer)
- Students submit within a multi-day window at their convenience
- Evaluations are graded in real time by the instructor
- The exam is taken offline and uploaded within 24 hours
Correct answer: All students complete the assessment at the same scheduled time
Synchronous exams require all students to be present and submit within a single shared time window, similar to an in-person exam.
TMU Online Evaluations 3
What is the purpose of Respondus LockDown Browser used in some TMU online exams?