Loss of Internet
Recommended routines for managing candidates with loss of internet connectivity.
What happens when a candidate loses internet connection?
Candidate internet connections are automatically checked once a minute. If a lost connection is detected, the Informational Offline Alert is displayed to the candidate:
If the candidate internet connection is restored within the following minute, the Alert is automatically hidden and everything is back to normal.
If the candidate internet connection is NOT restored within the following minute, the Critical Offline Alert is displayed to the candidate, and an Offline Warning appears in the Monitor Tool
Plan A: Reconnect candidate ASAP and move on
Always try to reconnect candidate to the same network - with the same computer - as soon as possible:
Advantages:
- No need to Exit Safe Exam Browser
- Solution doesnt require Planner or Chief-Invigilator access
- Minimal time lost for candidate and Invigilator
Plan B: Reconnect candidate on a different network
Try to reconnect candidate with the same computer - using a diffent Wifi or cabled network, by following these steps
- Exit SEB with Invigilator Password
- Connect computer to network
- Re-login to SEB with Invigilator Password
What happens if Inspera's servers are down?
Inspera Assessment is a robust system, and when the learner has started the test any down time on Inspera's servers will not affect the candidate in an invasive way. The first choice in such a case is to just let the learner keep on working.
If the learner loses contact with the server bcause the server is down, or not responding, the following message will be shown:
If the learner sees this message, no backup procedures should be started.
Inspera will contact affected users if the outage is major, to provide further information and instructions if required.
Backup procedures
The following procedures should be followed when attempts to reconnect Candidate Computer has failed and requires Backup computers with SEB in exam location.
Candidate not started is offline.
Symtom: Candidate is unable to connect to Inspera or any other site.
Cause: Hardware error on Candidate Computer.
No backup computer avaliable? Follow guide Switching a candidate to paper
Candidate in progress is offline.
Symtoms:
- Candidate has received a Critical Offline Alert.
- Invigilator / Planner has received an Offline Warning message in Monitor
Cause: Hardware error on Candidate Computer.
No backup computer avaliable? Follow guide Switching a candidate to paper
Candidate ready to deliver is offline
Symtoms: Candidate has clicked on the button Deliver Now and has been redirected to the "Offline Delivery" page
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Cause: When a candidate is offline in the moment of submitting answers, the candidate is automatically redirected to the "Offline Delivery" page.
No Papers Lost
Tech note: Understanding continuous online and offline backup services in Inspera Assessment that helps the candidate deliver, even if the network goes down during the exam or even stays down until the end of the exam.