Edit Examination Distribution Preference

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Contents 1 Screen Description 2 Details 2.1 Edit Examination Distribution Preference 2.2 Midterm/Final Examinations in Distribution 3 Operations

Screen Description

The Edit Examination Distribution Preference screen provides user interface for editing an existing distribution preference between midterm or final examinations.

Details

Edit Examination Distribution Preference

• Distribution Type
  • Type of the distribution preference
  • When a type is selected, its description is displayed right below the drop down list
  • Possible types
    • Precedence
      • Exams are to be placed in the given order.
      • When prohibited or (strongly) discouraged: exams are to be placed in the order reverse to the given one.
    • Same Period
      • Exams are to be placed at the same period.
      • When prohibited or (strongly) discouraged: exams are to be placed at different periods.
    • Same Room
      • Exams are to be placed at the same room(s).
      • When prohibited or (strongly) discouraged: exams are to be placed at different rooms.
• Preference
  • Preference level - a scale ranging from prohibited to required

Midterm/Final Examinations in Distribution

• Operation: Add Examination
  • Add another line with drop down lists in which you can select another examination
• The three drop down lists on each line are for
  1. Subject area
  2. Course number
  3. Examination name
  • Click Delete to delete a line with a given examination

Operations

• Update (ALT+U)
  • Save changes and go back to the previous screen
• Delete (ALT+D)
  • Delete the distribution preference and go back to the previous screen
• Back (ALT+B)
  • Go back to the previous screen without saving any changes

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