Exam Rules
Exam Rules of Conduct
All students sitting for exams are responsible for reading and complying with the exam policies section of NYU Law’s Academic Policies Guide.
It is divided into the following sections:
- Anonymity
- Exam Period
- Software and Exam Types
- Exam4 Computer Readiness—Practice Exam
- Permitted and Prohibited Materials and Equipment
- Typographical Errors
- Server Issues and Other Technological Support Needs
- Consequences of Improper Conduct
- Un-excused Absences and Lateness
- Illness
- Accommodations and Accessibility
- Postponements
- Exams in Absentia
- Exam Review
Comparing Exam Types
This chart is a summary only. For full exam rules, read the Academic Policies Guide.
Important note: Always follow the course description and exam cover sheet. Instructor rules control permitted materials, internet access, programs, devices, and other resources. Exam4 may show what is technically accessible, but your exam rules may be more restrictive.
All exam types require a practice exam/pretest verification to confirm compatibility with Exam4 hardware and operating system.
| Fixed Time & Location (In-Class) Proctored | Fixed Time & Flexible Location Computer-Proctored | Take-Home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| When & Where | Specific time, date, and classroom. | Specific date and time. Any location with consistently reliable internet. No human proctor is required at the location. | Any permitted location with reliable internet. Full-period exams are available in Exam4 no later than the first day of the exam period and are due by 5:00 p.m. on the last day. Fixed-scheduled exams are taken on the scheduled day, last no more than 8 hours, and have no flexible window. |
| Proctoring | Human proctors monitor the room and announce start and end times. The instructor may also enable Exam4 remote proctoring. | Exam4 remote proctoring verifies identity and captures images of the student and computer screen throughout the exam.. | Not proctored for rule compliance. Exam4 records when the exam is started and completed. |
| Exam Modes: Internet & Programs | Faculty determines the exam mode. All modes are options: Closed Computer (Exam4 only; no Internet or hard-drive access); Open Computer + Closed Network (files/programs available, no Internet); or Open Computer + Open Network (Internet plus files/programs). | Open Computer + Open Network only. Permitted materials may still be restricted by the instructor. EMS is enabled for all Flexible Location exams. | Open Computer + Open Network. Exam4 permits internet and hard-drive access. |
| Exam Questions | Printed questions are distributed by proctors. | Questions are viewed on screen. Multiple screens may be used, but questions may not be printed. | Questions may be viewed, downloaded, and printed. |
| Devices & Hardware | Read the full rules on permitted and prohibited materials. Qualified laptop only. A mouse, small external hard drive or USB key, or external keyboard may be used. No external monitor or other peripheral/personal communication/productivity device unless expressly allowed. Permitted and Prohibited Materials and Equipment | Read the full rules on permitted and prohibited materials. Qualified laptop or desktop. A mouse, external keyboard, monitors, and other peripherals may be used if they do not interfere with proctoring security features. Permitted and Prohibited Materials and Equipment | Read the full rules on permitted and prohibited materials. Qualified laptop or desktop. A mouse, external keyboard, external monitors, and other peripherals may be used. Permitted and Prohibited Materials and Equipment |
| Copy-Paste | Not available between other software and Exam4. | Not available between other software and Exam4. | Available between Exam4 and other software. |