How Exams Work

Colorado Law exams are computer-based. Students input their answers into Exam4, our computer-based bluebook application, that securely saves and transmits test submissions to the Law School Registrar.  Students are assigned a unique, anonymous six-digit test ID for each test they are scheduled to take.  Students must input the appropriate six-digit test ID into Exam4 and write the test ID on their paper test booklet when in-person exams occur. The six-digit test ID is your personal identifier used with your exam. Each student has their own test ID for each test they take each test season.

Students will receive detailed instructions via email from the Registrar prior to each test season.

Exams occur remotely. As a result, test questions will appear within the Exam4 program itself once a student has put in their credentials to start their exam. Students should take care to enter essay and multiple-choice answers in the correct answer area within the software.

Exam4 Software

Colorado Law uses Extegrity's Exam4 software.  Exam4 is a simple, lightweight, and secure test tool that is compatible with Windows and macOS.  It is the electronic equivalent of a paper bluebook for essay and short answer responses and a bubble sheet for multiple choice and true/false responses.  All exams will occur in TAKEHOME mode.

TAKEHOME test MODE: You may access your hard drive, other applications and the internet. You will be able to cut and paste external text into your exam. You may go into and out of this test as many times as you want while you are working your exam. You may exit an test in TAKEHOME mode, it will be saved, and you can start it again later. ALL Midterms and Final Exams will occur in TAKEHOME mode and this is pre-programmed for you.

Students must obtain a new Exam4 software package for each test season.  The current Exam4 software for Fall 2022 Final Exams is available here:  https://www.exam4.com/org/599. Students are encouraged to obtain the latest Exam4 software package in advance of their exams so they can take a practice test to familiarize themselves with Exam4's functionality and features.  Make sure you know what materials your professor is allowing you to use during the test and whether or not you are allowed to copy/paste.

Anonymous test IDs

Students are assigned an anonymous, unique test ID for each exam which facilitates anonymous test grading.  Prior to each exam, students must obtain their anonymous six-digit test ID from Colorado Law's test ID tool at https://www.colorado.edu/law/examid. To obtain each unique test ID, students must know their Identikey and password.  

Document IDs

Get your document IDs from https://www.colorado.edu/law/examid.The document ID is needed to securely fetch your test questions within the test software.

Practice Document ID

The test Document ID for the practice test is D0000000. Click on the Practice test tab on this website for more information about the practice exam.

Taking an Exam

Once the test is underway, students will input test answers into Exam4 which records and saves the typed information every minute. When students complete an exam, they submit their answers within the Exam4 tool.  When the student acknowledges completion of the exam, Exam4 will unlock the computer and seek an internet connection to upload the completed test to the Law School's Exam4 Receiver. The Registrar’s Office then processes the test and distributes it to your professor by anonymous test ID.

Students take all Exam4 exams remotely. Thusly, the exams will not be proctored and students are free to take exams at home or on campus as they see fit. Students are on their honor to follow the Honor Code.

Disclaimer

Exam4, which is a product of the company Extegrity, is not a Colorado Law product. While the Registrar’s Office and Law School IT staff will help troubleshoot and assist students during their exams, it is the student’s responsibility to follow the instructions on the Exam4 website for the correct operation of Exam4. This includes system requirements, computer maintenance, and adherence to any other instructions given by Exam4. Prior to any exam, students should review the instructions on the Exam4 website.

Extegrity Support Contact information

https://www.exam4.com/support/

Law school test administration is executed by the Law Registrar.

Students must obtain a new Exam4 software package for each test season. 

The current Exam4 software package is for Fall 2022 Final Exams and is available for obtain here:  https://www.exam4.com/org/599.

Installation Instructions

1. Complete the registration information and obtain the Windows or macOS version as appropriate.
2. To install Exam4, double-click the install file you downloaded and follow the on screen prompts. 

macOS users:  If you have a previous test season install of Exam4, select "Replace" when prompted.

Note: Tablets and iPads are not allowed for exams. Only laptops are permitted.

Students are encouraged to take a practice test to familiarize themselves with Exam4's functionality and features.

Exam4 Best Practices

1. Turn off auto updates.
2. Close all running programs & applications (Word, Safari, Chrome, etc.)
3. Exam4 does not require students to disable antivirus.
4. Administrator rights are required.
5. Reboot your computer before each exam.

Support

Students can contact Extegrity at usersupport@extegrity.com or Law School IT at lawit@colorado.edu.

Students must obtain a new Exam4 software package for each test season. 

Step 1:  Register, download, and install the current Exam4 package at https://www.exam4.com/org/599. 

Step 2:  Launch Exam4.

Step 3:  Prepare to start a new test >> Next

Step 4:  Input a made-up Exam ID twice and select "Fall 2022 Practice Exam" from the course dropdown list (twice) and select Next. 

Make sure you play around with the software and complete the survey once you are finished.

Step 5: Check confirmation box and select OK.

Step 6: Set timer and viewer preferences and select Next.  Exam4 does not automatically close when test time is exceeded.  We recommend experimenting with the timer so you are comfortable with its operation.

Step 7: Review instructions, check "Got it" box, and select Next.

Step 8: Type in the name of the test Mode you would like to test in the input box, confirm selection, and press Next.

FOR FALL 2022 midterm and final exams: The test mode will be automatically programmed in Exam4 for your exams. Students will not have to choose an test mode. The test mode is "take home" mode. For the "practice exam" put in the word "TAKEHOME" in the box so you can see what a real test will look like this term.

Step 9: Begin Exam

Step 10: Choose the test document from the drop-down.

Once in the exam, students will need to click on the "Exam Document" button once in the exam. When you do that, enter the code given to you by the Law Registrar and click "Fetch" to get the test questions. A pop-up box will appear with the test questions. The test Document ID for the "Fall 2022 Practice Exam" is D0000000.

The next step is to click "side-by-side view" so that you can see both the test questions and test answer entry area at the same time. You can use the scrollbar on the bottom right to make the text smaller or larger.

Play around with the Exam4 functions so that you understand how to use them.

The essay section of the test is essentially a blank sheet of paper.  You will need to annotate for your professor which responses go with which questions.  You can insert answer separators that allow you to check word count.  Spell check is available from the tools menu, but does not check automatically as you type.  The multiple choice menu will pull up the multiple choice/true false response sheet.

MAKE SURE YOU ENTER YOUR MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS IN THE MULTIPLE CHOICE AREA OF EXAM4. Answers are saved as you enter them and you can then click the "hide" button to go back to the essay portion of Exam4.

Step 11: Notice on the right you have the ability to keep track of word count within each answer. There is also a timer. It is possible to set timers for one hour remaining, 15 minutes remaining, and five minutes remaining. When there is less than one minute remaining, the area above the timer will say "less than one minute remaining." Keep in mind that there is not a pop up reminder when there is less than one minute remaining. Lastly, make sure that you keep your timer visible.

If you are still working on your test when you set a timer and the time runs out, you will receive a message that looks like this (below). You should immediately close your exam. Note: The timer is a notification that your test time has run out. Exam4 will not end the test for you, You must close and submit the test as described in the steps below.

Step 12: To close your exam, select End test and then choose End test Now. 

Step 13:  The software will ask you to confirm your choice to end the exam. Click to confirm and then on Okay, end exam.

Step 14: Choose the Submit Electronically button and click okay.

A box will pop up that says "Exam Submittal Successful. Please note you will NOT receive an upload notification email from Exam4.

Step 15: To exit the software, select exit from the File and Save Options tab. In the pop-up screen, check "I'm sure" and then Exit test Software. At this point you have successfully taken and submitted your exam. You're done!

If you have any technical issues or questions, contact lawit@colorado.edu or visit https://www.exam4.com/support/.  

If you have any questions about the test process, contact the Registrar at lawreg@colorado.edu.

Checklist before taking your exam: 

• Verify that you have downloaded and installed the Exam4 software package for the current test season.
• Turn off auto updates on your computer.
• Close all other programs (Word, Safari, Chrome, etc.)
• Reboot your computer before each test (very important).
• Have your unique six-digit test ID ready for this exam.  Lookup the test ID at https://www.colorado.edu/law/examid.  Remember, each test has its own unique test ID for each student and document ID (all students have the same document ID in any given class).
• Have your laptop's power adapter handy.

A healthy computer is less likely to experience problems during an exam.  Be sure your computer is free of malware and operating normally.  Instructions for running TrendMicro's free HouseCall malware scanner are available for macOS and Windows.  Contact Law School Information Technology at lawit@colorado.edu if you have questions about your computer's fitness for exams.

If you are taking an test at the law school, make sure you are connected to the UCB Wireless network. Otherwise, you will not be able to submit your exam. Directions about connecting to the university network can be found here.

Exam takers should ensure their laptop is ready to go and fully charged. Have your power adapter for your laptop handy.

General test Information

• Download the Exam4 software package ahead of time.
• Computer-based timers which count time and provide countdown alerts are acceptable. These will not work with CLOSED mode exams (currently not in use by Colorado Law). Students are responsible for testing to make sure the timer works with the test mode of their exam(s).
• If you need to use the restroom during an exam, the time on your test will continue to count down.
• Make sure you know what materials your professor allows during the test and whether or not you are allowed to copy/paste. 
• Do not discuss the test afterwards with other students as they might be taking it at a later date. If you have questions or concerns about the exam, contact the Law Registrar's Office, not your professor. Do not email your professor about anything related to exams until after the test and grading period is complete. This preserves anonymity for grading purposes.
• Students must work on their test in the Exam4 software. It causes errors if students draft their test in Word or some other program and then copy/paste their test into Exam4. Students are expected to write and edit their test only in Exam4. Even if allowed in the test setting, students should not copy and keep any portion of their submitted test on their computer.
• The timer in Exam4 is a notification that your test time has run out.  Be aware that you must close and submit the exam.  Exam4 will not end the test when your time runs out!
• NOTE: The use of dual screens is allowed for law school exams . It is advisable that students who wish to use more than one computer screen do a practice test to ensure it will work with your setup. This is especially true for Mac users.

Rescheduled Exams

The Registrar’s Office coordinates all rescheduled exams and communicates with students about the date and time accordingly. test rescheduling is governed by law school rules. Inquiries can be directed to the Law Registrar’s Office at lawreg@colorado.edu. Exam takers with approved rescheduled exams take their exams remotely.

Students With Accommodations

Exam takers who are registered with Disability Services work directly with the Law Registrar’s Office. Inquiries can be made to lawreg@colorado.edu.

Computer issues

See the "Getting Help" tab for how to acess help during remote exams. Help is available during regular business hours. Most IT issues can be avoided by taking the practice test and trying out dual screen setups in advance.

It is extremely important for students to obtain the Exam4 software prior to each test season and take a practice exam. This helps to identify potential laptop malfunctions ahead of time. The law school has a limited number of emergency laptops available on a first come, first serve basis.

Sometimes Exam4 causes your computer to change back to the factory default background picture setting after you exit the program. Therefore, you may need to change your background picture back to what it was prior to using the software (if applicable).

Honor Code

Students are held to the Honor Code at the law school and the CU Student Code of Conduct. It is recommended that all test takers review it prior to exams. 

Exam Day

• Earplugs, sound muffling earmuffs, and headphones are acceptable if you are taking exams at the law school.
• A wristwatch or little clock is okay as long as it does not make noise.
• Do not use items, materials, or resources not allowed by the professor. Remember the Honor Code.
• Make sure to use a power cord.

Starting Exams

All exams occur remotely and are not proctored. test questions will appear in the Exam4 software once proper credentials have been inputted. This is when the timer for your test begins (if the test is timed).

1) Put in your unique, six-digit test ID:

2) Confirm your settings.

3) Set your timer (if desired) and view preferences. 

4) Acknowledge the honor code and instructions.

5) The test Mode settings should be pre-populated for you as TAKE HOME MODE.

6) The test time begins once students input the Document ID on the next page.

7) Access your test questions by clicking on the test Document button.

8) Enter the Document ID and click "Fetch" to retrieve the test questions. Your test time doesn't begin until you can see the questions.

Exam4 saves information for your exam.  Exam4 tracks time spent on the exam, but will not automatically close the test when your time runs out. It is the student's responsibility to self-monitor their time and close the test on time.  To finish and close an exam, click on on the upper-left hand corner “End Exam” button and "End test Now."  The test will close and the student will be prompted to submit their exam.  Exam4 will then upload the test to the Colorado Law Exam4 Receiver. Please note that Exam4 does not send out upload notification emails. Students can close out Exam4 and go back into the software to see their confirmation by clicking on the "Select Existing Exam" and then click on "View test Submittal Receipt" to see their test submission.

Any questions or concerns about the test should be directed to the Registrar’s Office and not the professor to preserve anonymity for grading purposes.  

Fall 2022 Law School test Schedule

Last Day Of Class For Fall 2022: Friday, December 2, 2022

Exams should be taken and submitted using Mountain Time (MT). If you are no longer in Colorado and in a different time zone, please plan accordingly. Make sure you review the test schedule. Exam4 exams will not be proctored. Do not contact your professor about the test for any reason. All exams will be taken remotely. If you write anything on scratch paper during your exam, make sure to shred it once your test has been submitted.

Students must upload their test answers by test deadline listed on the schedule using Mountain Time.  

The test Document ID for the "FALL 2022 Practice Exam" is D0000000.

Total time spent on exams is only reported to faculty in instances where students went over the allowed test time (which may vary with accommodations).

Reminders For Exams: 

• NOTE: The use of dual screens is allowed for law school exams . It is advisable that students who wish to use more than one computer screen do a practice test to ensure it will work with your setup.
• If you need to use the restroom during a timed exam, please do so. The time on your test will continue to count down.  
• Make sure you know what materials your professor will allow and whether or not you are allowed to copy/paste. Follow all directions given to you (if any) about what to do with the test questions after completing your exam(s). 
• Do not discuss the test afterwards with other students as they might be taking it at a later date. If you have questions or concerns about the exam, contact the Registrar's Office, not your professor.
• Do not email your professor about anything related to exams until after the test and grading period is complete. This preserves anonymity for grading purposes. 

• Students are held to the Honor Code at the law school and the CU Student Code of Conduct. It is recommended that all test takers review it prior to exams. 
• Final course grades are due from faculty in early January for fall term and late May for spring term. Grades are posted as they are received. Grading will utilize normal A-F grading. Non-law, LLM, and MSL students are not subject to the B+ median.

Watch a short Exam4 demo for macOS or Windows

Loaner test Laptops are available.  If you have any doubts or concerns about your computer’s OS version, performance, or reliability for exams, you may request a loaner laptop from Law IT at lawit@colorado.edu.  test laptops may be picked up now or at any time before finals and returned at the beginning of the spring semester.

If you are taking an test at the law school, make sure you are connected to the UCB Wireless network. Otherwise, you will not be able to submit your exam. Directions about connecting to the university network can be found here.

How To Handle Loss Of Internet Access and/or Power During An Exam: If a student loses internet access and/or power during an exam, they will be able to continue working on it. From Exam4's point of view, the only issue is that they cannot fetch the test questions again. So long as you do not close the questions, you will be okay since all exams are in take home mode this term. While the internet is down, the test file will remain saved on your computer with all the secure time stamps, etc., so the student can upload it later.

If you need immediate assistance during exams (or the week before), contact lawreg@colorado.edu or call 303-492-1865/303-492-6755 (as a backup option). Staff will help you through your technical questions. It is important to take a practice test to ensure viability of your laptop for the upcoming test period. If you have questions about the test questions themselves, you should address this in your test answer.

If you have any problems or confusion with specific test questions, please address those issues within your test answer. Do not contact the Registrar or your professor with questions regarding the content of your exam.

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