1. Enable Timed Exams in Advanced Settings
From the Xen Authoring Tool, navigate to the Advanced Settings section (the "gear" icon in the course toolbar).
Locate the Enable Timed Exams option and set it to “true,” making sure to save your changes.
2. Configure a Timed Section
Identify the section that contains your timed exam or quiz, and click on the configure icon (a small gear icon).
Navigate to the Advanced tab.
Select the Timed radio button.
Choose a time limit using the HH:MM format, then click Save.
Learner Experience
Once set up, the exam will display in the Learning Portal as a Timed Exam. When a learner clicks on the exam, they will receive a notification indicating that it is timed, but the clock will only commence once they click the I am ready to start this exam button.
Note: The content on the exam notification page cannot be edited. If adjustments are needed, please contact your Customer Success team.
During the Exam
While taking the exam, a new navigation bar will appear at the top of the page, reminding the learner that they are currently taking an exam and showing an active countdown timer indicating the remaining time.
Ending the Exam
After completing the exam, learners can click the End My Exam button to stop the timer. They will then be prompted to confirm whether they want to submit their timed exam.
Upon submission, learners will receive a confirmation message.