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Program Assessment Exam from Peregrine Academic Services
Question Response
Why am I taking this
assessment exam?
Each business program requires each student to take an assessment exam at the end
of the program. The purpose of this exam is to allow Ashford University the ability
to assess the quality of its academic programs, so that Ashford University can
improve its programs and provide the best possible educational experience for all
students.
How should I prepare for the
assessment exam?
The comprehensive exam includes topics covered throughout your degree program,
which are aligned to the business topics required for accreditation. Your preparation
for this exam comes from the academic coursework you have already completed.
Does this assessment exam
affect my final grade?
Yes. You are awarded a grade based on exam completion. Please refer to your course
syllabus for the points and grading scale. The exam is graded on a curve relative to
the national norms.
What do I need to access the
assessment exam?
You will need a computer with Internet access. No other plug-ins are required.
What is the cost of the
assessment exam?
The exam cost is included in your CDM fee.
I have selected the wrong
exam. Who do I contact?
If you have selected the wrong exam and need to change the registration for the
co
ect exam, please contact Peregrine Academic Services at
XXXXXXXXXX to tell us which is the co
ect exam and which
one to delete.
How do I access the
assessment exam site?
To access the exam, please click on the exam link within the course assignment area
through your Ashford course website. The hyperlink directs your Web
owser to
the appropriate exam site and auto-fills the registration information. It will also
send your results back to the GradeBook automatically upon completion of the
exam.
I am getting an e
or
message when trying to
access my exam?
When you receive the e
or message you can follow the instructions on screen to
address your issue. If that does not resolve the issue, please contact PAS technical
support at:
www.PeregrineAcademics.com/Support
E-mail: XXXXXXXXXX
mailto: XXXXXXXXXX
http:
www.peregrineacademics.com/Support
mailto: XXXXXXXXXX
Program Assessment Exam from Peregrine Academic Services
Question Response
How much time do I have to
take the assessment exam?
You have 48 hours to complete the exam once the exam has been started. The 48
hour clock starts as soon as you begin the exam, not from when you purchased
the exam.
The assessment exam did not
start.
Double check your pop-up blocker and/or personal firewall settings. The exam
opens in a new window. Turn the pop-up blocker off. Add this site to your “safe
sites” list within your personal firewall settings. Another option will be to select
the link provided to launch the assessment exam in another window.
Am I allowed to take
eaks
during the testing?
Yes, two 15-minute
eaks are allowed for the entire exam, which is not based on
the number of log-in attempts.
What if I need to stop during
the exam?
You are allowed to stop during an exam and restart at a later time. However, you
only have 3 log-in attempts within the 48 hours. Also, when you re-start an exam,
you will resume on the next question in the exam, not the one you left. If you
exceed these limits, Peregrine Academic Services will only re-set the exam based
on approval from your course instructor. These restrictions are necessary to
preserve the academic integrity of the exam process.
How many questions are on
the assessment exam?
There are XXXXXXXXXXmultiple choice and True/False questions, depending upon the
course you are taking.
How long will I need to take
the exam?
Typically, the exam should take about XXXXXXXXXXminutes.
How much time is allowed
to answer each question?
You are allowed 5 minutes to answer each question. You will see the time
emaining on the screen for each question during the exam.
Can I “back track” during
the exam?
No, you will not be able to go back to a question if you decide to skip it. You need
to do your best to answer each question within the allotted time. Otherwise, it
will be graded as 0 points.
Is the grade weighting the
same for an unanswered
question versus a question
answered inco
ectly?
Yes.
What if 48 hours elapse or I
attempt a 4th log in?
After 48 hours or more than 3 log-in attempts, the exam site is inaccessible and a
grade will be generated, assigning 0 points to unanswered questions.
My grade didn’t post. Who
do I contact?
First, please wait at least 1 hour. The grade posting will be re-attempted
automatically every 30 minutes. If the grade is not automatically posted at the
end of the day, then we will generate a report to send to Ashford of all failed
grade postings. We send this report every Tuesday and then an Ashford official
manually posts the grades. We understand that the courses end on Monday;
however, Ashford is aware of this potential issue and you will not be penalized
for taking the exam on time and then have the grade posted after the course ends.
https:
ashford.instructure.com
USER ID: MISANT3480 PASSWORD: Triforce1
once you enter my user id and password it will ask you to select a class: Please select BUS 687 MBA Capstone.
once you are in the class, scroll down a bit and you will see all the weeks and assignments. Please go to WEEK 4 and select WEEK 4 program comprehensive exam.