How to Add an Exception on a Test for Time, Multiple Attempts, or Alternate Date

Overview

There may be times when a student user taking a test will need a different Timer, Number of Attempts, or Start / End date compared to the rest of the class.

Instructions

• • Sign into your Blackboard course - https://learn.mssm.edu

  • Locate your Test > Click the Chevron next to the Test title > Select Edit the Test Options

  • Locate the area called Test Availability Exceptions

  • Click Add User or Group > and Search for the user to be added

    • You can change the amount of time the user has on the test

    • You can change the number of attempts the user has for taking the test

    • You can change the start or end date the student is allowed to take the test*

    • *The option under Due Date for "Do not allow students to start the Test if the due date has passed" must be unchecked.