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title: "Best Practice for Taking an Exam Using Examplify"
slug: "best-practice-for-taking-an-exam-using-examplify"
tags: ["Examplify", "Examsoft", "Exam", "Student"]
updated: 2023-03-22T07:13:24Z
published: 2023-03-22T07:13:24Z
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# Best Practice for Taking an Exam Using Examplify

## Before You Begin

You'll need:

- An internet connection
- The device that you'll use to take your assessments
  - To ensure that your device meets the minimum requirements, please refer to [this article](https://examsoft.com/resources/examplify-minimum-system-requirements).
  - If you will be taking an exam with this device today, ensure that your device is connected to power or has a fully charged battery.Note:You cannot download assessments on multiple devices. Install Examplify on the device that you'll use to take your assessments.
- Your AU login credentials (AU student email and password)
- Make sure that you know the exam password and the date when the exam will be available for downloading. (Check with your instructor or exam manager for these details).
- To ensure the best results, **temporarily disable your anti-virus** software before starting the exam.
- Close all Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access, etc).
- If a Mock Exam is made available to you, take it! You'll get familiar with Examplify and the types of questions that you'll face on the real exam.
- Check that your computer’s date and time settings are accurate.
- **On-Site Exams:**
  - If you are taking an on-site exam, arrive at least 15 minutes early.
  - If it's a bring-your-own-device situation, charge your laptop battery, and bring your power cord.

## After Login

- If you are prompted to wait before you begin: Be aware that all activity will be logged, and it is important that you meet the requirements for this exam.
  - Follow the instructions from the on-site proctor.
  - When ready, click on **Continue**. Then select the check box and click on **Start Exam**.

## During the Exam

Note:Examplify saves your work automatically every 60 seconds.

## After the Exam

To submit your exam:

- If you reach the final question and the Next button changes to the Submit button: Click on the **Submit** button.
- If you decide to submit the exam before you complete the final question: Near the top right corner of the screen, click on **Exam Controls**, and then click on **Submit Exam**.

## After you submit your exam

Follow the on-screen instructions. You'll be prompted to confirm the exam upload. Progress messages will appear. Wait for the green confirmation screen, which confirms that your exam has been uploaded successfully.

## Related

- [Install Examplify for Students](/install-examplify-for-students.md)