Tue May 22 2012   
 

ExamSoft Signup Registration Instructions

 

To use SofTest on exam day, you must complete all of the following steps: Note: Computer Lab users only perform Step 1 and 4. Please read the Exam Taker Overview here.

Step 1 - ExamSoft Signup (Approximate time: 1 minute)
Step 2 - Download SofTest (Depends on Internet Connection)
Step 3 - Register SofTest (Approximate time: 1 - 3 minutes)
Step 4 - Select your courses

 

Step 1. Examsoft Signup If this is the first time you are using SofTest through University of Arizona, click the 'New User Signup' button in the top left corner of the screen.

If you are an exam taker that has previously used SofTest but cannot remember your Custom Home Page (CHP) address, ID and/or password, click forgot CHP/ID/password.
Click here to view ExamSoft Signup & SofTest Registration Instructions.

 

Step 2. Download SoftestWhether you used the software in the past or not you must download and install the current version (8.9). To download ExamSoft software, to register and qualify your computer, and for all related information please go to https://www.examsoft.com/arizonalaw For help with this process please contact support@examsoft.com or 866-429-8889.

 

Step 3. Register SofTestYou must register the Examsoft software. If your machine is connected to the web, then registration should be automatic. If you don’t have internet access on the machine you are installing SoftTest on, you can use another web-enabled computer and visit https://www.examsoft.com/arizonalaw to manually register.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you have the latest version of the examsoft software and that your laptop is qualified. Softest Status should be 'Registration Complete'. Click here to view an image of what you should see when you click the examsoft icon. If the Softest Status is incomplete you will NOT be able to take the exam on your laptop. Please contact IT Support if you are having problems qualifying your laptop.

 

Upon Registration Completion you should receive a message window, and later an email message, confirming registration. By double-clicking the “SofTest” icon, you can take a Practice Exam or a real exam . To take a Practice exam, click the “Practice Exam” button.

 

Step 4. Select your courses whether you will be using your own laptop or one provided by the college you must select the courses (exams) you will be taking using examsoft. You can do so in Forums - Login to UA Law Forums - Click on the Select Examsoft Courses link. If a course does not appear in the list please check with your instructor.


Here, you may request the use of a law school computer for exams under the ‘Examsoft Courses Link’.  The law school has a limited number of computers during exams.  It is preferred you use your own laptop when possible.

 

 

 

Other Important Information: Click here to check the exam schedule to find out where you will be taking the exam and for other exam related instructions. If you will be using your own laptop to take the exam report to the exam room 30 minutes before the exam start time to setup your computer. If you requested a computer provided by the college please go to the lab in the Classroom Commons  30 minutes before the exam starts.

After the exam has finished you will log in to your computer and establish an internet connection. At this point your exam will automatically upload. If you are having an issue uploading your exam please see the IT proctor in the lobby or in Room 228.


Your exam number is the only identification you will be using on your exams. You can find your exam number for the current semester in your Forums Profile. Please find it before your exams start and remember it.

If you need assistance with the installation and setup of examsoft you can contact support@examsoft.com or 866-429-8889 or itsupport@law.arizona.edu.

 

SOFTEST MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

SofTest can be used on virtually any modern computer (i.e. purchased within the last 3-4 years). Specific system requirements are noted below.
SofTest cannot be used on virtual operating systems such as Microsoft's Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments, unless approved by the institution.


PC Requirements:

 

Mac Requirements

 

Updated: 04/09/2012