Securexam Mac Handbook

System Requirements

• Mac OS  10.4  or higher(North American version).
  Securexam Student for MAC (Version 6.5.1) now includes compatibility for Snow Leopard
•  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

Download Securexam Student

1. Go to http://www.planetssi.com/planetssi/
2. Enter your student email address and your password which is your exam number with two preceding one’s (for example: exam number = 267, then your password=11267)
3. Click the Download tab on the left of the web-page and download the Securexam software. Choose the MAC version.

Install Securexam Student

1. Download the Securexam for the Mac installer.
2. Open the DMG (Disk Image) file if your web browser did not automatically open it.
3. Double-click the PKG (Package) file.
4. On the Introduction screen, click “Continue”.
5. On the Select Destination screen, select your hard drive and click “Continue”. 
6. On the Installation Type screen, click “Install”.
7. On the Authenticate window, enter your password and click OK.
8. You will receive a message that your laptop must be restarted when the installation is done. Click “Continue Installation”.
9. On the Finish Up screen, click “Restart”.

The Securexam application folder will appear in your Mac’s Applications folder.

Student Quick Guide

1.  Close down ALL software applications, leaving only your Desktop.

2.  Double-click on the Securexam Student icon in the Securexam folder of your Mac’s Applications folder.

3.  You will be asked to confirm the date on your computer.  If the date is correct, click “Continue”.

4.  After selecting the “Continue” button, the user will be logged out of the desktop. After logging in, a PlanetSSI login screen is available. (student email address and exam number)

5.  The “OK” button is not enabled until both a user name and password are entered. If invalid credentials are supplied, the following is seen:

6.  Once the user has logged in, the Blue Book Exam selection screen is presented:

 On Securexam’s login widow, enter the following information:

a. Exam ID:  Enter your 3 digit FALL exam number

b.  Professor Name: Enter the name of the professor. (Practice Exam)

c. Class : Enter the name of the course. (Practice Exam)

d. Exam Title: Practice Exam

When you have finished entering the information click “OK”.

7.   Type “START” in the window and then press the enter key on your keyboard.

8.  Your work will be saved automatically every 60 seconds. You may also use the “Save” button on the toolbar.

9. Once in the exam, verify that the page header is correct:

10. 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:

 

11. When the user attempts to exit the exam, a confirmation is displayed:

12. Select “Exit Exam” then the “Proceed” button.

The user will be prompted for the final location to save the file:

13.Select the “Save” button and save to your DESKTOP.

14. The Exam Transfer should automatically launch after Securexam Student/Mac finalized an exam.Your exam is automatically uploaded with no further input necessary from the user:

The user can simply exit Exam Transfer which will initiate a log off. The user is then free to log back in to the machine.

15. If the practice exam does not automatically transfer, then leave it on your desktop. In your actual exams, you will manually upload those exams that do not automatically transfer. You will be given instructions on how to do this at the exam.

If you experience any problems, please email Securexam at support@softwaresecure.com