The Secured Excel question type offers a controlled, secure environment for assessments utilising Excel functions, preventing candidates from downloading or sharing Excel files. Additionally, it features auto-save functionality to ensure the security of candidate responses.
To set up an exam with Secured Excel questions, please note the followings:
•Secured Excel questions are only available for closed-book exams.
•Microsoft Excel must be added as an authorised application of the exam in the set up the exam basic information step.
•There are only Secured Excel questions in the paper as the security control of this question type is different from others. For more information, refer to Last thing, generate a paper for the exam and How to create a paper?.
•Invigilator can track the file saving status of candidates during the exam. For more information, refer to How to track file save status of candidates?.
•Candidates need to enable macro settings in Excel prior to opening the secured Excel files. For more information, refer to How to prepare for closed-book exams?.