Examplify (Examsoft)

Examplify is an assessment program that enables exam takers to securely take examinations downloaded to their own laptop computers by blocking access to files, programs, and the Internet during an exam.

Overview

The College of Nursing (CON) requires that all undergraduate students take their exams using a product called Examplify by ExamSoft. Examplify provides a more secure offline testing environment that makes it easier for both faculty members and students.

Students are required to download the Examplify software. Using this app, students will be able to download exams to take on exam day. Students will be required to download the exam prior to coming to class on the day of the exam. Internet access is required to download and upload tests.

The College of Nursing currently recommends only laptops be used with Examplify.

Payment

Each semester, students are required to pay their Examplify license fee, directly to Examsoft through the online portal. Payments can be made at the beginning of each semester during the payment period through the Examsoft online portal, https://ui.examsoft.io.

What to Expect and Helpful Information

To prepare you for a smooth testing experience, we ask that you read all of the information:

All undergraduate students at the CON must have a laptop that meets the minimum computer standards.
Download and install Examplify on your laptop. Make sure to always have the latest version installed.
Institution ID: University of South Carolina (SC)
Login Using: username@email.sc.edu
At the beginning of each semester take a mock exam using Examplify.
Download the exam during the download period. Exam downloads will cutoff prior to the scheduled exam time.
Make sure your device is adequately charged before going to take your exam.
Before the scheduled exam time verify that you have the correct exam downloaded.
If you have not restarted your computer prior to taking your exam, doing so could help mitigate any potential problems that you may encounter.
Save and close any additional programs that you may have been working in before taking the exam.
Some Antivirus programs will interfere with Examplify, please disable your antivirus before an exam and re-enable it after.
You will be provided with a password by your instructor or proctor before starting the exam.
There are time limits set for your exam to be completed.
Once you have exited the exam, Examplify will attempt to automatically upload your exam. Internet connectivity is usually the issue, check that your wifi has re-enabled.
Rebooting your machine will not remove your completed exam, if you run into issues uploading.
You may be asked to present your USCID as well as show your laptop screen to confirm that the exam was uploaded successfully.

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