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Important Laptop Exam Information

There is a new version of the software for Windows machines and it must be downloaded and installed. (Mac users do not have to install software if it is already installed on the machine).

The practice exam is MANDATORY and you will not be able to use your laptop for exams if you don't take it.

Timeline of Important Laptop Exam Requirements:

Monday, April 20, 2009 to Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Exam IDs will be distributed

Monday, April 20, 2009

to

Friday, April 24, 2009 		Mandatory tune-up sessions for new PC and Mac users. Students who feel they may need a refresher are also welcome to attend.

Monday, April 20, 2009
(1:00 a.m.)

to

Thursday, April 30, 2009
(11:00 p.m.)

1. Log in to www.planetSSI.com and download software. Procedures>>

2.  Install Securexam Student:

3. Take the Practice Exam and upload it to www.planetSSI.com

IF YOU DO NOT UPLOAD THE PRACTICE EXAM BEFORE APRIL 30, 2009 (11:00 P.M.),
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR LAPTOP TO TAKE EXAMS.

Friday, May 1, 2009
(5:00 p.m.)

to

before taking 1st exam

Windows version: Run Secureexam Student and select option to download Exams and Licenses

MAC version: You do not have to download anything

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Exams start

If you have successfully completed all of the required steps by the deadlines above, you should be ready to take your exams using your laptop. No further action is required.

PROBLEMS?

Manson Seto, Application & Information Technology Specialist (412.396.1059, setom@duq.edu, Room 114C)

or

Milan Komljenovic, Manager of Information Technology (412.396.5533, komljeno@duq.edu, Room 128)

Please note that support may be limited once exams begin. Do not delay in installing the software or taking a practice exam else you may not be able to use laptop exams.

Good luck!

Students are reminded to carefully review the requirements for laptop exams.