Skip to content
TUNI EXAM

Electronic Exam Service for Tampere Universities

BYOD Exam Instructions for Students

BYOD Exam
Unrestricted BYOD Exam
Restricted BYOD Exam
Registration
Computer Requirements
Safe Exam Browser
Exam Session
Technical Issues

BYOD Exam

The examiner publishes the BYOD exam in the TUNI EXAM system. This is an exam taken in a scheduled session in a campus classroom. You will need your own laptop to complete the exam. More details:

For what? A supervised exam session where you take either (1) an unrestricted BYOD exam or (2) a restricted BYOD exam.
When? The examiner sets the date and time. You take the exam simultaneously with other students.
Where? In a designated campus classroom suitable for BYOD exams.
With what? You use your own laptop to complete the exam in the TUNI EXAM system.
Who? The examiner is responsible for organizing and supervising the exam session.

Unrestricted BYOD Exam

An unrestricted BYOD exam taken in the TUNI EXAM system is the digital equivalent of a supervised paper exam in a classroom. Instead of pen and paper, you use your own laptop to complete the exam. Although the session is supervised, you are typically allowed to use various software, digital materials, and online services on your device during the exam.

Restricted BYOD Exam

A restricted BYOD exam taken in the TUNI EXAM system is also a digital equivalent of a supervised paper exam in a classroom. Instead of pen and paper, you use your own laptop to complete the exam. Only the TUNI EXAM system is accessible during the exam. You cannot access or use other software, digital materials, or online services on your device. You must download and install the Safe Exam Browser (SEB) on your laptop beforehand.

Registration

You must register for the course implementation in Sisu (TAU) or Peppi (TAMK), and your registration must be approved before you can book a seat for the campus exam session. The seat is booked in TUNI EXAM according to the teacher’s instructions. If you are not registered or haven’t booked a seat, you cannot take the BYOD exam.

After booking, you will receive a confirmation email to your TUNI email. If it’s a restricted BYOD exam, the email will include a .seb startup file. Note: Do not delete the email or the attachment — you will need it during the exam session.

Computer Requirements

Unrestricted BYOD Exam is typically taken on your own laptop, but the examiner may instruct using other smart devices.

Restricted BYOD Exam must be taken on your own laptop. A Windows device is recommended, but newer macOS versions are also supported.

The university unfortunately cannot provide loan laptops for BYOD exams. Contact the examiner at the start of the course if you don’t have a suitable device or are unsure about it’s compatibility. You are responsible for ensuring your device works properly during the exam.

Safe Exam Browser

In unrestricted BYOD exams, Safe Exam Browser (SEB) is not used.

In restricted BYOD exams, Safe Exam Browser (SEB) is used for exam execution and supervision. Once SEB is launched on your device, only the TUNI EXAM system and exam is accessible. All other internet use, software, and digital materials are blocked and you cannot access them. You will be able to exit SEB after you finish the exam.

More information: safeexambrowser.org

Windows installation instructions:

macOS installation instructions::

Test the Installation:

  1. Find the exam booking confirmation email with the .seb startup file attached.
  2. Open the .seb file.
  3. SEB should launch and prompt for the exam password.
  4. You will receive the password during the exam session. Close SEB by clicking “Cancel.”

Exam Session

The examiner is responsible for organizing and supervising BYOD exam sessions. Follow all practical instructions and rules provided by the examiner.

Exam sessions are typically supervised assessment events where you must be able to verify your identity upon request. The examiner will inform you what items are allowed in addition to your laptop, power cable, and student ID or other photo ID. Any items not mentioned in the instructions are generally prohibited.

You will take either (1) an unrestricted BYOD exam or (2) a restricted BYOD exam.

1) Taking an Unrestricted BYOD Exam

Prepare for the session:

  • Bring your student ID or other photo ID and your own laptop.
  • Bring your phone, as logging into TUNI EXAM may require two-factor authentication.
  • If any additional items are required or allowed during the exam, the examiner will inform you.
  • Your laptop must have a commonly used web browser installed: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Apple Safari. Update to the latest version.
  • If other software or digital materials are needed, the examiner will inform you.
  • Install the Eduroam wireless network on your laptop before arriving. See Eduroam installation instructions.
  • Read the practical instructions and rules provided by the examiner.

Participate in the session:

  • Arrive at the location as instructed by the examiner.
  • Turn on your laptop.
  • Connect to the campus wireless Eduroam network.
  • Open your browser and go to exam.tuni.fi.
  • Log in to TUNI EXAM with your TUNI credentials before the exam begins.
  • The exam will start automatically when the exam begins.
  • Submit (or abort) the exam when you are finished. The examiner will instruct when you may leave and how to exit the session.

2) Taking a Restricted BYOD Exam

Prepare for the exam session:

  • Bring your student ID or photo ID, and your own laptop (Windows or Mac).
  • Bring your phone, as logging into the TUNI EXAM system may require two-factor authentication.
  • If any additional items are required or allowed during the exam, the examiner will inform you.
  • Install the Safe Exam Browser (SEB) on your laptop before arriving. SEB locks your computer into full-screen mode for the duration of the exam.
  • Install the Eduroam wireless network on your laptop before arriving. See the Eduroam installation instructions.
  • Read the practical instructions and rules provided by the examiner.

Participate in the exam session:

  • Arrive at the location as instructed by the examiner.
  • Turn on your laptop.
  • Connect to the campus wireless Eduroam network.
  • Find the exam booking confirmation email in your TUNI inbox.
  • Open the .seb startup file attached to the confirmation email.
  • The Safe Exam Browser will launch and ask you for the exam password.
  • Wait calmly until the examiner provides the password.
  • Enter the password. SEB will then launch in full-screen mode.
  • Log in to the TUNI EXAM system using your TUNI credentials.
  • The exam will start automatically when the exam begins.
  • Submit (or abort) the exam when you are finished. The examiner will instruct when you may leave and how to exit the session.
  • You will receive a notification that the exam has ended and a link to exit SEB full-screen mode. Exit SEB from the link. After this, you can use your computer normally.

Technical Issues

Technical support is not available during the exam unless the organizing party has informed otherwise in advance.

The system automatically saves your answers every minute, and the exam is automatically submitted for evaluation when the time runs out.