Q: Which data is recorded in RemoteExam?
A: Video streams are not saved. Each action on the RemoteExam website is logged. All (but video streams) data (incl. the uploads) are saved on a server at UZH campus. Screenshots will be saved on demand (e.g. legi check).
- Q: I only have an iPad, no laptop.
- A: No problem. Use the iPad to view the exam. Place the iPad in a position that we see you (upright iPad position)
- Q: My Cell phone is broken / I do not own a cell phone.
- A: Please ask a friend of you to borrow one twice: first to complete the 'Exam Testdrive' a few days before the exam, and second for the exam. Use the same devices for 'Exam Testdrive' and 'Exam'.
- Q: How do I kow if my internet connection is reliable?
- A: does a 10 minute youtube video stream contantly? If yes, your internet is reliable (in terms of what we need). Check this at the same daytime as your exam will take place.
- Q: My internet is not reliable or other people in my household need a lot of bandwidth at the time of the exam.
- A: Look for a different place. Ask a friend if you can do the exam there. Or ask your roommates if they can postpone their video conference at the time of your exam.
- Q: I use an iPhone and can't upload my scans.
A: On your iPhone go to Settings > Camera > Formats > Select “Most Compatible.”
- Q: I only see a button 'Exam Testdrive', but no exam.
- A: Please pass the 'Exam Testdrive' completely, incl. 'final submit'. After that, the Button 'Exam' will appear.
- Q: Screen sharing does not work.
- A: Reboot your Notebook
A: Mac OS X user, please check: Apple Support or Step by Step
A: Open a browser window in private mode, open the RemoteExam homepage, switch to the Exam Room: grant access for screen sharing.