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About Quiz Due Dates and Time Limits

It is important to pay attention to due dates and time limits when taking a quiz. Both will show up on the quiz details page.

The quiz due dates and time limit will look like one of the following images:

screenshot of the process outlined below

Due Date: The date and time by which you must complete the quiz to not be marked as late.

Time Limit: The amount of time you have to finish your quiz once you start.

Your quiz will be marked late if:

The timer for a timed quiz will look like one of the following images:

screenshot of the process outlined below

Timed quizzes must be completed in one attempt.
You can keep track of your quiz time using the Quiz Timer.
If you open a new window or you close the quiz, the timer does not pause.
Your quiz is automatically submitted once the time limit has been reached.
Note: If the quiz has an availability end date and time entered, that date/time would override your time limit. For example, if there are only 10 minutes before the end date/time and your time limit is set for 15 minutes, your attempt will be submitted automatically after 10 minutes (at the end date/time).

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Updated 07/07/2023