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Securexam for Mac
System Requirements:
• Mac OS 10.3 or higher
• 40 MB or more free Hard Drive space.
• Internet access (for downloading software and exams, and uploading completed exam files).
NOTE: Securexam Student for Windows cannot be used on an Apple computer. Mac users must use Securexam Student for Mac.
Pre-Installation Maintenance
Students are strongly encouraged to perform the following maintenance on their computer prior to installing the Securexam Student software.
• Ensure that the computer meets the minimum requirements.
• Ensure that the latest virus software updates and definitions are installed and have been run.
• Ensure that the latest updates for Mac OS have been installed. Updates can be found by selecting the “Software Update” command on the Apple menu.
• Ensure that the computer's hard disk is working properly by performing hard disk optimization or defragmentation.
The maintenance outlined above will help ensure that the computer is in good general working order.
***Make sure you get your fall exam number from http://gsulaw2.gsu.edu/registrar/examnums/law/index.pl
Install Securexam Student
1) Go to http://www.planetssi.com/planetssi/
2) Enter your student email address and your password which is also your student email address. For example: Username: lmartin14@student.gsu.edu
Password: lmartin14@student.gsu.edu
Type the whole address in and do not reset your password.
3) Click the Download tab on the left of the web-page and download the Securexam software. Choose the MAC version.
• Download the Securexam for the Mac installer.
• Open the DMG (Disk Image) file if your web browser did not automatically open it.
• Double-click the PKG (Package) file.
• On the Introduction screen, click “Continue”.
• On the Select Destination screen, select your hard drive and click “Continue”.
• On the Installation Type screen, click “Install”.
• On the Authenticate window, enter your password and click OK.
• You will receive a message that your laptop must be restarted when the installation is done. Click “Continue Installation”.
• On the Finish Up screen, click “Restart”.
The Securexam application folder will appear in your Mac's Applications folder.
STUDENT QUICK GUIDE
• Close down ALL software applications, leaving only your Desktop.
• Double-click on the Securexam Student icon in the Securexam folder of your Mac's Applications folder.
• You will be asked to confirm the date on your computer. If the date is correct, click “Continue”.
• You will be asked to close all applications before running Securexam, and be notified that your computer will log you off to set up the exam environment. Click OK.
• Log in to your computer.
• On Securexam's login widow, enter the following information:
a?. Exam ID: Enter your 3 digit spring exam number
b. ? Class Name: Enter the name of the class. (Practice Exam)
c. ? Professor Name: Enter the name of the professor. (Practice Exam)
d. ? Exam Date: You do not need to adjust the exam date.
When you have finished entering the information, click “Proceed”. Your login information will appear in the header of the exam document.
• Type “START” in the window and then press the Enter key on your keyboard.
• Your work will be saved automatically every 60 seconds. You may also use the “Save” button on the toolbar.
• Type the following:
SecurExam Agreement
I have installed the SecurExam software and I am typing this agreement as a test exam.
If I have doubts about my laptop's reliability or the use of SecurExam, I will plan to handwrite my exam.
I understand that if I am not in the assigned room at least 30 minutes before the exam, no matter the reason, I will not be eligible to take my exam on laptop and will handwrite my exam.
If I experience a problem with SecurExam while taking my exam, I know that I should contact the proctor, and with the proctor in attendance, reboot my computer and, when prompted, enter the “proctor password” that will be provided on the day of the exam. This process will bring back my typed material from the time of the last save (no more than 60 seconds earlier).
If my computer fails to reboot or the problem persists, I know that I must begin handwriting my answer IMMEDIATELY, from the point that I left off in my typing. I understand that I will be given the amount of time lost due to the computer issue at the end of the exam.
I will not notify my professor directly about any problems I experienced, as this may cause a breach of anonymity.
Agreed to by: [type your name here]
Date:
If you need to reboot your computer during the exam, you will be prompted for a password to re-enter the exam. Enter the word “Practice”.
• When you have finished using the exam, you may exit by clicking on the “Exit” in the “File” menu.
• A window will appear to confirm that you wish to exit the exam.
Select “Exit Exam” and click the “Proceed” button.
• On the “Save Exam File” window, select your Desktop and click the “Save” button. Do not change the name of the exam file.
• After the exam has been saved, you will receive a message that you will be logged out of the computer. Click OK.
• Log in to your computer.
• Make sure the exam file saved to your Desktop. This is the end of the downloading process.
During actual exams, you will
• Verify that you are connected to the Internet.
• Log in to your Planet SSI account and upload your exam manually.
If you experience any problems, please email Securexam at support@softwaresecure.com