Planners are users who access the Deliver module, typically responsible for setting up tests in Inspera Assessment. 

This article provides information about useful settings and configurations to consider for processing home exams more effectively, including tips for managing uploads, using templates, similarity reports, and fallback procedures for Safe Exam Browser (SEB).

Useful Configurations for Home Exams

The following configurations can be particularly beneficial for home exams and are useful to consider enabling:

• Allow uploads to finish after end time: This setting ensures that files can be completely uploaded even if the test's end time has passed, provided the upload was initiated before the end time. This is crucial for assignments where candidates submit large files from external software.
• Enable template usage: Test templates can significantly speed up the test creation workflow. By using templates, new tests can be created with a few clicks, automatically defining various properties suitable for home exams.
• Similarity reports: If your organization has an Ouriginal license, this can be integrated with Inspera Assessment. The similarity reports will assist in revealing potential plagiarism, which is a common concern in unproctored home exams.

We recommend that all planners review the article about available configurations and evaluate if these are beneficial for your organization's specific needs for home exams.

SEB Fallback Procedures for Home Exams

If you use Safe Exam Browser (SEB) for home exams, candidates might accidentally exit a test. The following fallback procedure can be useful:

Exempt candidate from lockdown browser: This option allows you to override the SEB requirement for a specific candidate, providing them with a way to continue the test outside the lockdown browser in case of an issue.

Useful Test Settings for Home Exams

Consider these additional test settings that can be particularly useful for home exams:

• Set a duration on tests: Defining a specific duration for tests can limit the time candidates have to complete the exam, which may help reduce opportunities for cheating in an unproctored environment.
• Share comments and correct answers with the candidate: The commenting tool allows markers to post annotations and general comments to students. Sharing feedback (including correct answers for automatically marked questions) can provide valuable learning opportunities for candidates after the test.