Exams

UND’s Nutrition and Foodservice Professional Training Program has three examinations which require a proctor. Proctors supervise examinations and meet the criteria set forth by UND. All students are expected to abide by the academic integrity guidelines as outlined in the UND Code of Student Life. Please see the FAQ section for answers to frequently asked questions.

After a comprehensive review process of existing proctoring vendors, Honorlock has been selected as the new proctoring solution for UND. Honorlock provides a hybrid approach that allows students to start a proctoring session at any time (without scheduling) while being monitored by a combination of AI and live proctors.

Honorlock is integrated with Blackboard and uses a Chrome extension to connect for proctoring.  To get started with Honorlock, please review the following resources:

• HonorPrep Guided Tour - This will walk you through the entire proctoring process
• Test Taker Resources
• Minimum System Requirements
• Test Taker Privacy Resources 
• Honorlock Student Toolbar Overview
• Honorlock Student Best Practices
• Completing a Room Scan Using Honorlock 
• Honorlock Test Taker FAQ

Prepare for your Exam

1. Make sure your computer/laptop is fully charged and you have a working webcam and microphone connected.
2. Make sure you are using the Google Chrome browser.
3. Install the Honorlock Chrome Extension
4. Check your system at honorlock.com/support.
5. Find a quiet, private, well-lit location to limit potential flags and distractions.
6. Be sure the desk or table is cleared of all other materials. This means removing all books, papers, notebooks, calculators, cellphones, etc. unless specifically permitted in posted guidelines for that particular examination.
7. Have a photo ID available for identity verification (UND-issued student ID card or government-issued driver's license, passport, etc.)

Take your Exam

• When you are ready to complete your exam, go to https://blackboard.UND.edu/.  Note: Honorlock will not work if you are using https://blackboard.NDUS.edu.
• Navigate to your Blackboard course and click on the exam link. Then click Begin.
• Follow the steps in the How to Use Honorlock (Test Takers) user guide.
• Please note that students cannot take the exam with books, notes, or reference aids of any kind unless specified in the exam instructions; or take notes on the exam or attempt by any other means (e.g., by using a cell phone camera or other electronic device) to copy any part of the exam.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If you are prompted for a password or access code, verify that you are using https://blackboard.UND.edu/ to sign into Blackboard. Note: Honorlock will not work if you are using https://blackboard.NDUS.edu.
• Also make sure you are using Google Chrome and have the Honorlock Chrome Extension installed or enabled.  Other proctoring extensions (ProctorU/Proctorio) should be uninstalled from Chrome.
• Your exam session may pause briefly if Honorlock's AI no longer detects your image within the camera feed.  Once you refocus your face within the webcam, the AI will automatically resume your exam session where you left off.

Honorlock Support

• Support access is built into Honorlock in real time. Faculty and students can contact support by live chat within the Honorlock window in Blackboard, by phone (855-828-4004), and/or by email at support@honorlock.com.
• For answers to common questions visit Honorlock’s searchable knowledge base

Proctors are individuals who supervise examinations and meet the criteria set forth by UND. Proctors have the responsibility of facilitating fairness and integrity during testing situations. Exam information will be noted on the course syllabus. You'll need to designate a proctor to administer and supervise those exams at a location near you. Please note that you are responsible to pay for any fees that proctors may charge for their services.

All students are expected to abide by the academic integrity guidelines as outlined in the UND Code of Student Life. Please see the FAQ section for answers to frequently asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question that isn't answered here? Please contact the Office of Extended Learning at 701.777.0488.

When can I take my exam?

• You may schedule your exam anytime - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week utilizing Honorlock as your proctor.

• In-person proctors are not permitted.

What are the technical requirements for proctored exams? 

• All exams will be accessed online. A computer with Internet access must be available. Exams should not be taken on smartphones or tablets.
• Exams should be taken in a private, well-lit environment. 
• Wireless Internet connections are not recommended.
• Web browser and operating system requirements can be found on the Technical Requirements page. The web browser must be configured to accept cookies.

What if I am kicked out of the exam or receive a submission error?

For Honorlock exams where the exam was not submitted, the proctor should be able to enter the exam password and let you back into the exam.

If the exam submitted prematurely, please contact the course instructor or the Office of Extended Learning at 701.777.0488.

Can I retake my Exam?

Yes, but you're allowed one retake per exam. If you score lower than 70% on a particular exam and you wish to raise your score, you may retake the exam for a fee of $25. Remember, the scores from all exams are averaged to get the 70% or better score. To retake your exam, please complete the Exam Retake Form.