Examplify is an exam delivery software licensed by ExamSoft Worldwide Inc. The program serves as a simplified word processor that enables students to take an examination on a laptop computer. Examplify can be installed on Windows computers and Mac computers. Check your system compliance and register on NSU Law School's ExamSoft login page.
BE PREPARED! Make sure you review all of the following sections to help you to know what to expect when taking an exam in Examplify for Windows or Mac.
Chromebooks, iPads, iPad Pros, Surface Pro devices running Windows S, virtual systems, and Linux operating systems are NOT compliant and NOT permitted to take exams. No exceptions. An additional, external monitor (i.e., dual monitor) connected to a laptop or desktop is NOT permitted -- including docking station setups. Check your system compliance and register on NSU Law School's ExamSoft login page.
NSU administers exams in accordance with the ABA Accreditation standards and imposes the same restrictions and technology requirements detailed on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners Official FAQ Page and further outlined on ExamSoft's Bar Applicants page.
Take the mock exam prior to exam day! To ensure the optimal testing experience and to confirm that your device is ready for exam day, it is critical that you update your Examplify software and take the mock exam.
Students cannot communicate directly with a professor through any means. Extra time will NOT be provided for preventable technical issues at the beginning of an exam, such as forgetting to download the latest version of the Examplify software. Thus, be sure to take the Mock exam before the exam period with the latest Examplify software version to address common problems. We strongly encourage you to complete your take-home exams during normal business hours, as NSU Law's staff and NSU's Technical Support Help Desk may not be available after hours (see NSU IT Support Desk Hours).
Examplify saves your work automatically every few minutes. Examplify maintains several encrypted copies of your exam on your hard drive. If your computer crashes during an exam, you can restart it and Examplify will automatically select the most current version of your exam from your hard drive.
If your computer freezes during an exam, you should be able to reboot and resume your exam. Just force shut down your laptop and then turn it back on. Upon reboot, open the Examplify software and your exam should automatically resume.
In the event that any problem persists after rebooting while taking an exam, on-site students may contact the room proctor, NSU's IT Help Desk, the Office of Student Services, or the Dean of Students. Remote and on-site students can contact technical support by:
You may email lawexams@nova.edu if you have any additional concerns about the resolution of any issues. Improperly contacting a professor regarding an exam may result in disciplinary action. This policy also applies to the 1L memo and briefs for Legal Research and Writing, and any other class where the professor has indicated that the assignment will be graded anonymously.
Mac OS Ventura IS compatible with Examplify. All ExamSoft exams will be administered using Examplify assessment software. As of March 22, 2023, the current version is 2.9.2 for Mac/Apple and 2.9.6 for PC/Windows. Check ExamSoft's website for the most up-to-date information regarding system minimum requirements. Take the mock exam prior to exam day! To ensure the optimal testing experience and to confirm that your device is ready for exam day, it is critical that you update and take the mock exam. If you are NOT on AT LEAST version 2.9.2 by exam day, you will be prompted to update before you can take the exam, which may cause a delay in starting your exam on time.
Chromebooks and iPad Pros do not meet the minimum requirements to take exams.
For instructions on how to check your computer's specifications, click Here!
The following requirements apply for exams with ExamID or ExamMonitor enabled
While using ExamID or ExamMonitor, you may not use any additional peripherals connected to your device if a camera is already built-in to your computer. You may not use docking stations, secondary monitors, connected external displays/screens, dual screens in any way shape or form.
All ExamSoft exams will be administered using Examplify assessment software. As of March 22, 2023, the current version is 2.9.2 for Mac/Apple and 2.9.6 for PC/Windows. Check ExamSoft's website for the most up-to-date information regarding system minimum requirements. Take the mock exam prior to exam day! To ensure the optimal testing experience and to confirm that your device is ready for exam day, it is critical that you update and take the mock exam. If you are NOT on AT LEAST version 2.9.2 by exam day, you will be prompted to update before you can take the exam, which may cause a delay in starting your exam on time.
Chromebooks and Surface Pros do not meet the minimum requirements to take exams.
For instructions on how to check your computer's specifications, click Here!
The following requirements apply for exams with ExamID or ExamMonitor enabled
While using ExamID or ExamMonitor, you may not use any additional peripherals connected to your device if a camera is already built-in to your computer. You may not use docking stations, secondary monitors, connected external displays/screens, dual screens in any way shape, or form.
All ExamSoft exams will be administered remotely with ExamID and ExamMonitor enabled. This guide will help you install and register Examplify on the Windows or Mac device you plan to use to take your exams. Take the mock exam prior to exam day! To ensure the optimal testing experience and to confirm that your device is ready for exam day, it is critical that you update and take the mock exam. If you are NOT on AT LEAST version 2.9.2 by exam day, you will be prompted to update before you can take the exam, which may cause a delay in starting your exam on time.
Chromebooks, Surface Pros, and iPad Pros do not meet the minimum requirements to take exams.
When exams are posted and available, you may download them on the left-hand side of the home screen from the dashboard. Review the following article for further information about preparing for exam day, including the installation process: https://help.examsoft.com/s/article/Examplify-Take-an-Exam
To ensure the optimal testing experience and to confirm that your device is ready for exam day, it is critical that you update and take the mock exam. To ensure the best results, temporarily disable your anti-virus software before starting the exam. See: Disable Anti-Virus Software
Examplify performs certain checks when you start Examplify and when you attempt to download an exam. If you see messages about Minimum System Requirements, review the on-screen information. Depending on the issues, you might be able to Continue with the exam, or you might see only the Return to Dashboard option.
Even if the Continue button appears, we recommend that you update your device according to the on-screen information. If you see only the Return to Dashboard option, you cannot use this device without updating it to meet the requirements. For more information, see: Examplify: Update Your Device to Meet Minimum System Requirements.
After the exam downloads, look through the Exam Settings and Exam Details. Note the time limit, the available features, and any security restrictions.
Once the exam or exams have been downloaded to your machine, the next step will be to select the exam you will be taking. To ensure the best results, temporarily disable your anti-virus software before starting the exam. See: Disable Anti-Virus Software.
What does the software, Examplify, look like during an exam?
Click on Start Exam.
After the exam prompts and instruction pages you will see a screen that says "Please type the answer to Question 1 below." This area can be hidden by clicking on the down arrow next to 'Question 1'. If questions are attached as a PDF (for take-out exams only), click on EXAM CONTROLS to view the questions. You can print or save the PDF by clicking on 'Print'.
Essay-only exams: When typing your answers for an essay only exam, there will be only one screen to type in. Type all of your answers under "Question 1" for an essay only exam.
Multiple Choice exams: If the exam is multiple choice you will advance through a numbered sequence on the screen and choose answers by clicking on choices of up to five answers. You have the ability to answer questions in order or skip around to a specific question.
Multiply Choice and Essay exams: If the exam is both, follow the instructions above for Multiple Choice, and the essay will be the last question in the sequence.
Take the mock exam prior to exam day! To ensure the optimal testing experience and to confirm that your device is ready for exam day, it is critical that you update and take the mock exam. To ensure the best results, temporarily disable your anti-virus software before starting the exam. See: Disable Anti-Virus Software
Once you’ve completed all the questions, you can now exit the exam. To submit your exam:
After you submit your exam:
If you experience any issues with your upload or if you have any other concerns about the software, please email lawexams@nova.edu. Do NOT email your professor. If our on-site technicians nor ExamSoft/Examplify cannot resolve the issue regarding the technical problem, immediately report it to Student Services via email addressed to lawexams@nova.edu. We will work with them to discover the problem and determine the accommodation needed to ensure you can complete the exam.
After your grade has been posted for a course, you may contact the instructor directly (or follow any alternative instructions you received from your instructor) to review your exam answers and receive feedback. You may NOT contact your instructor about the exam during or after the exam until your final grade is posted. If your instructor informed you to schedule a review appointment with Faculty Support, you may book online using the Exam Reviews booking page.
Individual faculty members will keep examination answers on file for 12 months. The extent, if any, to which an individual faculty member will permit review of these materials or discuss an examination with a student lies within the reasonable discretion of the faculty member and is subject to review by the Vice Dean.