This is available for Planners.
Many institutions require external software tools during an exam. This has to be done in a safe and controlled manner (that is, in lockdown mode/Safe Exam Browser). Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) allows for the possibility to use external software and tools, e.g. writing answers in Excel (or other programs) during an exam, and uploading the file into Inspera in an Upload Assignment question type.
This article details how to enable VDI on a test and outlines the necessary requirements.
This feature is in BETA, requires activation and requires the institution to provide a VDI.
Requirements
- The VDI solution is not provided by Inspera, so the institution must provide a VDI that can be used in a normal browser over https.
- The VDI functionality must be activated for your institution by contacting Service Desk or contact person at Inspera.
- Candidates must have a user name and password to authenticate in the VDI.
- It must be possible to copy text into the VDI.
- Chromebooks are not supported at the moment.
- The VDI is intended for use in SEB on Windows and Mac computers, as it brings up two windows inside the lockdown mode. The mode without SEB displays the VDI in an iframe that might not work with the VDI you are using.
Enable VDI for a test
- Within the Test Setup, navigate to the Exam Day section.
- Under Virtual Desktop Environment, select Enable VDI.
Add a VDI URL to your own VDI solution.