Mandatory Requirements for Laptop Users
1. SignUp – Log on to http://www.examsoft.com/debar, click the Exam Takers tab, and provide your name, email address, ID#, and password. 2. Install – Download and Install SofTest on the laptop you will use on exam day! 3. Register – Submit your registration information.
4. Download Computerized Answer Book and Mock Exam – Essay answer formatting and the Mock exam will be automatically downloaded to your computer after successfully registering SofTest. 5. Qualify – Complete and Upload the Mock examination. Failure to complete the mock exam may prevent you from being able to use your computer on exam day. 6. Equipment – You will be required to access the Internet following the examination to upload your answers. Your laptop must have a wireless card. Review FlexSite Examination Information – Upon completion of the SofTest registration, information about using your laptop on examination day will be provided. This process must be completed each time you register to take the bar examination, regardless of any previous ExamSoft registrations you may have completed for this bar examination or any other examination. Date ranges for completing this process are: For the July bar examination…...…..May 1 through June 30 Applicants who have not installed the software, registered, and qualified within the date range established for that examination will not be allowed to use their laptop computer for that examination, and will be required to hand write their answers.
Download and Install SofTest on the laptop you will use on exam day only!
If you do not receive a download confirmation email or for any reason will not be using the computer registered on examination day, contact ExamSoft Client Support by email at barsupport@examsoft.com or by phone at 866429-8889. Failure to do so may result in your having to hand write the examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download a computerized answer book?
Exam(s) are automatically downloaded during SofTest registration and a confirming email(s) is sent. If you DID NOT receive a confirming email contact ExamSoft Client Support via email at BarSupport@examsoft.com or by phone 866-429-8889. Failure to do so may result in your having to handwrite the exam.
How do I upload an answer?
Turn on your computer and connect to the Internet. Note: Do not launch SofTest until you connect to the Internet. If you do, exit and reopen SofTest after you have connected to the Internet. Double click the “SofTest – Bar Edition” icon on your Desktop and your answers will automatically upload.
Will there be Internet Connectivity at the Test Site?
Some exam sites will have wireless Internet connectivity. If your laptop has wireless capability, you may upload your answers at the exam site.
How do I connect to the wireless network?
Insert or enable you wireless network card. For Windows XP user‟s right-click the wireless icon located in the system tray , select „View Available Wireless Networks‟ as shown below and follow the on screen instructions.
For Windows 2000 user‟s navigate to and right-click the wireless icon „Enable‟ as shown below and follow the on screen instructions.
, select
What if my laptop does not have wireless capability OR there is no wireless network at my exam site?
You may upload from any location where Internet connectivity is available (Home; Office; Hotel; Internet Café‟s; etc). You are still required to upload your answers by the deadline so we suggest determining in advance where Internet connectivity is available close to the test site.
How will I know my answers have been uploaded?
A visual „progress status‟ (blue bar) is displayed as the upload takes place. When the upload is complete, a „success‟ message is displayed. An email confirmation is then sent to the email address provided when you signed up on ExamSoft‟s website.
What if I have a problem uploading my answers?
Contact ExamSoft Technical support via email at phone toll-free at 866.429.8889.
BarSupport@examsoft.com or by
Do I need a floppy disk drive?
No.
May I practice with the software?
Yes. There are two options. We STRONGLY urge you to take advantage of both. Internet Delivered Mock Exam – Additional copies of the Mock Exam are available to familiarize you with SofTest. Internet connectivity is only required to download an additional copy of the exam file and upload the answer file. NO Internet connectivity is required while taking the exam. Instructions for downloading additional copies of the Mock Exam, taking it and uploading the answer file may be found at http://www.examsoft.com/fsei Practice Exam Built into SofTest - After registering SofTest, launch the program by double-clicking the SofTest icon on your Windows Desktop and then click „Launch SofTest‟ When SofTest opens click the “Practice Exam” button. This enables you to familiarize yourself with the SofTest exam environment and word processing features. The Practice Exam cannot be saved and no answer file will be uploaded. You may use this Practice Exam as many times as you wish.
What should I do prior to Exam Day?
Ensure: (1) that there is plenty of free hard drive space, (2) that your PC is virus free, and (3) that you read the PC preparation tips provided at http://www.examsoft.com/estips. Read the FlexSite Exam Information sent to you. Familiarize yourself with the software by utilizing the built-in Practice Exam feature. Locate your A/C – battery power indicator light on your laptop to determine which light indicates you are running on A/C power (i.e. power from a wall outlet). Ensure that your battery has at least 20 minutes of charge in it just in case there is a temporary power outage. Ensure that your computer‟s internal clock has the correct date. To verify date & time, double-click the clock in the lower-right corner of your screen. If you have SofTest use or install questions, visit http://www.examsoft.com/barfaq.
What should I do on Exam Day?
Bring your registered laptop, a fully charged battery, and an electrical extension cord (6 feet). If you use an external mouse and full-size keyboard, you may bring those as well. Use the instructions that will be provided to you on exam day to launch SofTest. Immediately before SofTest launches the exam, you will be provided a warning screen with RED STOP SIGNS indicating that you should not begin the exam until instructed to do so. Heed this warning. Follow the FlexSite Exam Information received for Internet Connectivity and uploading your answers. Bar applicants who do not take the time to become familiar with their laptop computer or SofTest‟s features, should consider handwriting their exams. No administrative relief will be granted in the event that an exam file is deleted or otherwise altered. If you encounter computer difficulty during the exam notify a proctor for instructions. ANY ATTEMPT TO DISABLE OR TAMPER WITH SOFTEST‟S SECURITY FEATURES WILL BE CONSIDERED A VIOLATION OF THE APPLICANT HONOR CODE. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR EQUIPMENT AND THE SOFTEST SOFTWARE AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY EXAMSOFT ON ITS WEB SITE PRIOR TO THE START OF YOUR EXAM. PLEASE ALLOW YOURSELF SUFFICIENT TIME TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH YOUR LAPTOP AND THE APPLICATION. COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAM WILL NOT BE DELAYED DUE TO A HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITH YOUR LAPTOP NOR WILL YOU BE PROVIDED ADDITIONAL TIME TO TAKE YOUR EXAM. DO NOT UNINSTALL SOFTEST UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS.