Honorlock: D2L Quiz Set Up

When using D2L Quizzes to administer exams in Honorlock, it's essential that the exam settings meet specific criteria in D2L.

Exam Settings

Exam Settings Must Contain:

  • Start Date and Time
  • End Date and Time
  • Set Timing Limit
  • Make Exam Visible

Below you will find detailed steps for configuring your exam settings.

Step 1

Under Availability Dates & Conditions, select the drop down menu. Enter Start Date and Time and End Date and Time.

Remember exams must be available for a minimum of 48 hours.

Availability dates & Conditions settings


Step 2

Under Timing & Display, select the drop down menu. Check the box to Set time limit and enter time in minute(s) text box.

The timing settings are flexible and determined by the instructor, as long as an approximate test duration is entered.

Timing & Display settings

Step 3

Select the visibility toggle, to change exam from hidden to visible.

Visibility toggle

Additional Information:

  • Once the exam is enabled in Honorlock, an automatically generated password will be placed in the Availability Dates & Conditions section in D2L. This password should never be altered or shared with students.
  • A D2L Exam shell can be created even if the exam questions are not yet prepared. Questions can be added right up until the day of the exam.

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