- The exam date can be found in Studentweb.
- The exam room and candidate number will be published in Studentweb no later than three days before the exam.
- If you are taking a digital exam, you must bring your laptop and charger. If you are taking a paper-based exam, you must bring the necessary writing materials.
- Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before the exam starts.
- You must bring valid identification with photo.
- You are not allowed to leave the examination room during the first 30 minutes after the exam has started.
Log in with your Microsoft username and pasword
Digital exams on campus in WISEflow
To take a digital written on-campus exam, you must have:
- A laptop (PC or Mac). Unless otherwise specified, you must use your own computer during the exam. Please note that the Linux operating system or other devices (e.g. tablets) cannot be used.
- Your username and password for Microsoft sign-in to the university’s digital services. During the exam, you may need to sign in through different web browsers on your computer.
You will not be granted extra time if your exam start is delayed because you have forgotten your password or need to reset it. - Access to the wireless network (Eduroam).
- The WISEflow Lockdown Browser, unless otherwise instructed.
Prepare your computer before the exam
Please ensure that all necessary updates have been installed on your computer before the exam day, and remember to restart your computer after the updates have been installed.
If you experience technical problems when starting the exam because you did not prepared your computer in time, any lost exam time will not be compensated.
Connect to Eduroam (wireless network)
You must install HiØ’s wireless network, Eduroam, on your computer before the exam.
Download Lockdown Browser (secure browser)
To take a digital on-campus exam, you will generally need to install Lockdown Browser on your computer. Lockdown Browser prevents access to the internet and to the contents of your computer during the exam.
Computer managed by your employer
If you use a computer provided by your employer, you should check whether you have permission to install software on it. Contact your employer for assistance with installing the Lockdown Browser if necessary.
Downloading Lockdown Browser
To ensure that you have the correct version of the Lockdown Browser for your exam, always download it directly from WISEflow.
Log in to WISEflow using your Microsoft username and password, and install Lockdown Browser as follows:
Option 1:
- Click on your name in the upper-right corner and select “Edit Profile”.
- Go to the “System” tab.
- Download and install Lockdown Browser for your operating system.
If you have already installed Lockdown Browser, check that you have the latest version.
Option 2:
- On the WISEflow overview page, click “Demo Flows”.
- Select FLOWmulti or FLOWlock, and click the text “Requires Lockdown Browser to be installed”.
- Download and install Lockdown Browser for your operating system.
Download Device Monitor
Device Monitor is a program that continuously monitors your online activity during the exam. In some exams, it may be used instead of Lockdown Browser, or by students who have been granted special exam accommodations.
When do I need to download Device Monitor?
You will be informed by the Examinations Office if Device Monitor will be used for your exam.
Downloading Device Monitor
Log in to WISEflow using your Microsoft username and password, then download and install Device Monitor as follows:
- Click your name in the upper-right corner and select “Edit Profile.”
- Go to the “System” tab.
- Download and install Device Monitor for your operating system.
If you have already installed Device Monitor, verify that the program is functioning properly on your computer.
Device Monitor During and After the Exam
- Device Monitor must remain active throughout the entire exam. Before starting the exam, close all programs that you will not need during the examination.
- If you use a personal image as your screen saver, it is recommended that you switch to a neutral screen saver before the exam.
- Device Monitor only begins monitoring when the exam starts.
- It automatically stops taking screenshots when you submit your exam or when the exam time expires.
- After the exam has ended, you can view the screenshots taken by Device Monitor during the exam.
- Examiners do not have access to these screenshots; only the administration can access them.
- The screenshots may be used to investigate or document any suspected cases of academic misconduct during the exam.
Try a a demo flow
It is highly recommended that you try a demo version in WISEflow before your exam. Make sure that you can log in successfully and take some time to familiarise yourself with the platform and its structure.
You can find Demo Flows for the various submission types (FLOWlock, FLOWmulti, etc.) at the bottom of the overview page in WISEflow.
On the exam day
Arrive early
You can find your exam date, room, and time in Studentweb. Please arrive 30 minutes before the exam starts.
Bring the following:
- Valid photo identification: student ID card (not the app), driver's license, bank card with photo, national ID card, or passport
- Laptop (PC/Mac) and charger (digital exams), optional: your own mouse/keyboard). You must ensure that your computer is properly prepared for the digital exam before arriving
- Pen (black or blue)
- Permitted study aids/resources (see the course description)
- Food and drinks
In the examination room
- Place your jacket and bag in the designated area.
- Register with an invigilator using valid photo identification.
- Take an available seat and log in to WISEflow (digital exams)
- You may talk with your fellow students until the exam begins, but please be considerate of others.
- Follow the instructions given by the invigilators.
- Once you have registered, you may only leave the examination room if accompanied by an invigilator. If you need assistance, raise your hand. It is not permitted to leave the room during the first 30 minutes after the exam has begun.
Withdrawing from the exam
If you wish to withdraw from the exam, inform an invigilator. Please note that you are not allowed to leave the examination room during the first 30 minutes of the exam.
Technical support
Technical support is available throughout the exam. If you lose your internet connection, notify an invigilator immediately.
Finishing the exam
After submitting your paper, wait until an invigilator has verified your submission and signed you out.
Close Lockdown Browser and log out of WISEflow.
You will receive an email confirmation that your submission has been received. Once the exam has ended, you can find your submission in “Participant Archive” (not available for FLOWmulti exams).
Help and support
If you experience problems during the exam, you must notify an invigilator in the examination room.
If you need assistance preparing your computer for a digital written on-campus exam, please contact the IT help desk.
- IT Help Desk: itvakt@hiof.no (for technical issues)
- Examinations Office, Halden: eksamen-halden@hiof.no
- Examinations Office, Fredrikstad: eksamen-fred@hiof.no