Examsoft Policies & Requirements

ExamSoft's SofTest software is the application that the law school uses for exam taking.  Students have the option of using this software to type the exam on their laptops or to handwrite the exam in a bluebook. 

Minimum Laptop Requirements

• PCs - If your PC laptop meets the minimum requirements set out by the law school (found here), SofTest will work on your laptop.
• Macs - If your Mac laptop has OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard, 10.7 Lion, or 10.8 Mountain Lion, SoftTest (The Mac Version) will work on your laptop.
• ExamSoft has tested its software for the above scenarios and confirms that these setups are compatible and supported by ExamSoft.

ExamSoft SofTest Training

Each Fall semester, the IT and Student Services department will conduct trainings for first year and transfer or visiting students.  One set of trainings will occur before Fall Midterms and the other before the Semester Finals.  Students will receive training information in emails indicating dates and times for the trainings.  It is important for all 1Ls to attend a training.  It will ensure that you, as a student, feels comfortable with the software and it will result in less problems on testing days.   If you do not receive information about the training or you have questions about ExamSoft, please call the IT Help Desk at 965-8181 or visit the Help Desk in the Law Library.

Basic Instruction for ExamSoft SofTest Software

• Before the Training:  INSTALL SOFTEST
  • Familiarize yourself with their FAQ’s at http://www.examsoft.com/dotnet/faqs/faq.aspx
  • Download your exam files
    • Enter your SoftTest Student ID# and password
  • Perform a practice exam to ensure examsoft is working as it should
    • The stability of your laptop can change between the time you install SofTest and when you take your exam

TWO OR MORE DAYS BEFORE YOUR FIRST EXAM

• Make sure you have your Student Exam ID#, and your SofTest   Student ID# and password
• http://www.law.asu.edu/examsoft

• Start SofTest and load the exam file you previously download
• If you run into trouble, notify the proctor or one of the IT staff