Quiz guides for students

• DO NOT use a mobile device (smartphone or tablet) when undertaking quizzes.
  Use a desktop or laptop computer with a fully charged battery or connect to a power source.


• DO use a reliable internet connection
  Make sure you are using a computer with a reliable internet connection to avoid any technical interruptions.


• DO use Mozilla Firefox as your browser
  Mozilla Firefox is the recommended browser for use with CloudDeakin. If you don’t currently have Mozilla Firefox, it can be downloaded from the Deakin Software site.


• DO take the quiz at full screen
  You can zoom in and out if you need to but make sure you expand the browser page to full size.


• DO try to take the test when technical support is available
  We understand that it is not always possible but try to take online tests when technical support is available. See below for the eSolutions (IT) Service Desk’s operating hours.


• DO run a system check before logging in to CloudDeakin
  
  
  1. Open Mozilla Firefox and go to Help with CloudDeakin
  
  
  2. From the Set up your Computer tab, click on Run a System Check before you log in.
  
  
  3. If your system does not pass all of the checks refer to the Recommended Browsers and Settings Expand the appropriate section for either Windows or Mac users.
  
  
  4. If your system still does not pass all of the checks contact the eSolutions (IT) Service Desk
  
  
  
  

What if something goes wrong?

If you experience technical difficulties while doing a quiz contact the eSolutions (IT) Service Desk immediately and explain exactly what has or hasn’t taken place. They will prompt you for the other pertinent details such as computer type, browser etc. A full screen shot of the issue is often very useful.

1. Once a quiz becomes available, you can access it by clicking on Assessment in the top navigation bar and selecting Quizzes.




2. You will then be taken directly to the Quiz List.


3. Click on the title/link to the quiz e.g. in this case Example Quiz.




4. A new screen will load.


5. Check the parameters set for the quiz under Quiz Details:
   
   • Quiz period (open/close date/time)
   • Time allowed (number of minutes)
   • Number of attempts allowed (vs number of attempts completed)


6. Take a moment to carefully read the Plagiarism and Collusion Statement and Declaration towards the bottom of the window. You may need to scroll down.


7. When you are ready to begin, click the Start Quiz! button at the bottom of the page.

Note   A confirmation box no longer appears and you will be taken straight to the quiz.




8. View
   
   • The site header and navgation bar will disappear.
   • Use the cross to the top right of the screen to close the window if you need to, don't use the browser back button.
   • Make sure you are looking at the quiz at full screen so that all options are within easy view.


9. Countdown
   
   • The overall time limit and time left will appear at the top of the windwow.


10. Saving your responses
    
    • Saving is now automatic when you make a selection. You will see the status of the question procees and change once saved.
    • For questions with saved responses the 'save' count at the left of the screen, as well as at the end of the quiz will change. Don't submit your attempts unitl the save count has had a chance to update.


11. Navigating to other questions
    You can navigate to another question by simply.
• Scrolling up or down.
• Selecting a question from the panel to the left of the screen.
• Choosing to go to a previous or next page (if this has been enabled for the quiz).




12. When you have entered your responses and checked that each has been saved you can submit your quiz.


13. Click on the Submit Quiz button.

Note   There is no longer a Save All Responses at the bottom of the quiz window. When you go to submit the quiz you will see a single confirmation screen before finally submitting.



14. If you go to submit your attempt and have left questions unanswered you will be advised which questions they are. You will only be able to return to these questions if the page settings and time limit allow it.




15. Click on the Submit Quiz button again.




16. The Quiz Submission Confirmation message will appear - If okay, click Submit Quiz





17. Immediately after successful quiz submission


• You do not receive an email when you submit a quiz. Please see below and in the next section to see how you can tell if an attempt has been submitted.
• Once successfully submitted you will be taken to the Quiz Submissions view of the quiz attempt.
• Depending on the settings of the quiz (and the date the Unit Chair has chosen to release results) your score may or may not be displayed at the bottom of this view and/or under the Grades at this time.
• The information under Attempt shows the time you started the test and when you completed it.
• Late attempt submissions are marked in red. You will not automatically be penalised by the system if you went over the quiz period and submitted the attempt late.

The below will show you what each status means in the Attempts column of the Quiz List.

• In Progress: If you have an attempt still in progress it will show something like this with a red asterisk: 1* / 1
  (1 attempt in progress of 1 attempt provided).


• Completed: If you have submitted an attempt it will show something like this in the Attempts column: 1 / 1
  (1 attempt completed of 1 attempt provided).


• Not Started: If you have not taken an attempt it will show something like this in the Attempts column: 0 / 1
  (0 attempts in progress of 1 attempt provided).

"In Progress" means the quiz has been opened/started but not submitted in full.

Remember, the countdown timer does not stop and will keep going whether or not you are on the quiz page.

• End date not yet reached / time still on the clock: You can re-enter the quiz, save your answers and submit it yourself.
• End date not yet reached / no time on the clock: You can re-enter the quiz and submit it yourself. You can't select, save or change anything but you should be able to submit.
• End date reached: You can't re-enter the quiz. Teaching staff will need to push the quiz through for you but might only do so on request.

1. Click on the link to the quiz e.g. Example Quiz, just as you did previously.




2. A new screen will load.


3. If the end date has not yet been reached the Start Quiz button will say Continue Quiz...




4. Complete as above.


5. If the time limit has been exceeded this will be indicated at the top of the window.


6. You will still need to submit your attempt in order to undertake another one (where multiple attempts are allowed) or to receive a score on the answers you have saved on this one.


7. You won't be able to save any more answers or make changes to responses if the time limit is exceeded - only submit.

For quizzes that contribute to an assessment, results release will usually be delayed until after the end of the quiz period or when all students have completed an attempt. You therefore won't necessarily see a result immediately after submission and will need to come back at a later date.

1. Click on Assessment then Quizzes in the top navigation bar.


2. Click on Feedback: On Attempt link. You can also click on the drop-down arrow next to the quiz title and select Submissions from the list that appears.




3. An Attempt score and Overall score should be displayed to the right of the Submission window.


4. If Attempt details (how you answered etc) are released they will be accessible by clicking on the Attempt link.


5. Remember that not all units or quizzes will make attempt information available so you may only see your overall score.

Only when the results have been released will they be shown.

1. Click on Assessment then Grades in the top navigation bar.


2. Your score should appear directly on screen.