Securexam Student Information Session November 9, 2011

Securexam Student Information Session

November 9, 2011

Securexam Student

• Allows for bluebook type exams on a PC or Mac

• Locks laptop in a secure word processing window with basic editing functions

• French keyboard is available

• Spell check is not available

• Saves every 60 seconds

• Files are encrypted

System Requirements

• PC Requirements:– Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7

– 512 MB RAM

– 100 MB free hard drive space

– Internet access

• MAC Requirements:– Mac OS 10.4 or higher (including 10.7 - Lion)

– 40 MB or more free hard drive space

– Internet access

* Prior to installing software, ensure updates have been run on your computer.

Important Steps

1. Go to: myCourses (WebCT Vista), Law- Student Affairs -Examinations

a) Review Faculty of Law – Laptop Examination Policy

b) Review the system requirements (PC or Mac)

c) Complete and submit the Laptop Examination Agreement

d) Review user guides/documentation

2. Go to http://www.planetssi.com a) Download and install Securexam Student software

3. Go to Securexam Studenta) Get exams and licenses

b) Take the practice exam

1. Law - Student Affairs - Examinations WebCT Vista (myCourses)

Complete and submit the Laptop Examination Agreement

2. http://www.planetssi.com

Download and install Securexam Student software

3. Securexam Student

Take the practice test

For PC users

For Mac users

Did my exam file upload properly?

Important!

• Complete the agreement on WebCT Vista (myCourses)

• Ensure you do the practice test

• Bring your AC adapter/power adapter to the exam

• planetssi.com– Do not edit your profile in planetssi.com

– Do not change your Password in planetssi.com

– Do not use the Forgot My Password when logging into planetssi.com

Resources

• myCourses (WebCT Vista) - Law-Student Affairs-Examinations– Laptop Examinations

1. Faculty of Law- Securexam Student Information

2. System Requirements for PC and Mac

3. Fall 2011 Laptop Examination Agreement (consent form)

4. Securexam Student - User Guides for PC and Mac

• ICS Help Desk for Faculty of Law, room 515 NCDH– Verify minimum requirements

– Verify latest updates

– Help with installing software

– Help with running practice test

Questions?