Skip to main content

Blackboard Learn

Some key information and links for faculty starting to use Blackboard Learn

Bb Learn: Configuring Test Options

Express Checklist

Use this quick checklist to configure commonly used options!

If you are new to Blackboard Learn’s Test options, or wish to use items not covered in the Express Checklist below, be sure to download and use the handout below to go over your test!

ITEM	RECOMMENDED SETTING:
Make the link available	Yes
Set Timer	Length of time to take the exam
Auto Submit	Off
Display After	Exam’s scheduled starting date/time
Display Until	Add 20–25% additional time to allow for any problems in starting/conducting exam
Password	Skip this if you are using Respondus LockDown Browser
Self-Assessment Options	Check the checkbox for “Include this test in Grade Center options…”
Show Test Results and Feedback to Students	Change the dropdown list to “---Choose---“
Test Presentation	Check off “All at once” and “Randomize”

Links for more info:

Download and use the printable guide to:

See a checklist of recommended test options;
Get started with Respondus LockDown Browser for additional security;
Access additional info explaining each test option in greater detail.

Link To Guide

Blackboard Learn: Configuring Test Options
Starts with a quick-start checklist of recommended settings.