Displaying Answers in Random Order

Instructions for enabling or disabling random ordering of test questions on Blackboard Exams.

Issue/Question

How do I present answers in a random order for a Blackboard Exam?

Environment

• Blackboard

Resolution

1. Navigate to the Blackboard Course Site where the test is located. 
2. Open the Course Tools menu. 
3. Select Tests, Surveys, and Pools. 
4. Click Tests. 
5. Hover over the test, and click the downward chevron . 
6. Select Edit. 
7. Click Question Settings in the upper-right corner. 
8. Under Display, check or uncheck Specify random ordering of answers to turn this function on or off for your prefernce.