Question
1 Will this still be called an test?
3 How will the assessment be set up?
4 Can I work in groups or with a fellow student to
complete my online timed assessment
5 What is included in the assessment duration on
the test timetable?
6 What happens if I am a student with special
arrangements?
7 What happens if I am unable to take the
assessment?
8 Can I handwrite my assessment?
Answer
No – It will be called a timed alternative assessment but will follow the
same format as an exam/test.
In line with your previous assessments, university regulations will still
apply.
The question paper will be open on Moodle at the allocated time.
To avoid the system being overloaded it is strongly recommended that
you download the paper from Moodle onto your PC.
Students will complete the assessment outside of the Moodle platform and
upload their work at the end time.
No, this is an individual assessment
An additional 30 minutes has been added to the timetable to
accommodate:
• Reading Time
• Queries
• Upload/Download of assessment
You will still receive your extra time provisions as previously approved by
the Learning Support department.
You will normally submit Extenuating Circumstances – however, in light of
the current situation Extenuating Circumstances procedures are being
changed and details will be released shortly.
Yes –
 All handwritten assessments will need to be combined into one file before
uploading to Moodle. You can do this by scanning or photographing your
work.

You should download Adobe Scan for mobile (or similar programme) prior
to the assessment if you do not have access to a scanner.
There will be a guidance sheet provided prior to the assessment to help
you prepare.

9 Do I need any additional software installed on
my computer?
• Microsoft Word (or similar word-processing software)
• Microsoft Excel (or similar spreadsheet software)
• Adobe Acrobat (or similar PDF editor and viewer)
• Adobe Scan (mobile phone/tablet app, if you do not have access to
a scanner)

10 Who will I contact in case of any queries during All queries during the assessment will be handled by the Course Office.
the assessment? Students will not be able to contact academics directly.
The Electives Team will act as virtual invigilators directing queries where
appropriate.
The contact for queries during your assessment will be msc- Field Code Changed
electives@city.ac.uk
All communication should come from your city university email
account.

11 How will my results be published? Results will be published on Moodle as with all previous coursework

12 Will the marking still be anonymous? Yes

15 Can I sit my test on an alternative date? Having reviewed many options, this is not possible.
 Troubleshooting
Please test your internet connection prior to the assessment taking place
All communication should come from your city university email account
What happens if I cannot access Moodle If you cannot access Moodle, please contact the MSc Electives team
immediately at msc-electives@city.ac.uk

What happens if I cannot upload my timed
assessment to Moodle
If you cannot upload your work to Moodle, please send this as a single file
attachment to the MSc electives Team at msc-electives@city.ac.uk.
Please ensure you have attached the front cover sheet.
All work submitted via email will be timestamped and you will receive a
confirmation receipt from the electives team.

What happens if I submit my timed assessment You will normally submit Extenuating Circumstances – however, in light of
late or I am ill on the day of my assessment the current situation Extenuating Circumstances procedures are being
changed and details will be released shortly.