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Digital AP Exams FAQ
General
Will students’ scores be impacted because they find digital testing easier or harder than paper testing?
How does College Board protect the integrity and security of AP Exams?
What happens if a student is unable to take a digital AP Exam due to an unanticipated event during the exam administration, such as illness or technical issues?
Does this change to digital testing impact the exam content?
Can students go back in the multiple-choice and free-response sections in Bluebook?
What is the calculator policy for digital AP Exams?
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Hybrid Digital AP Exams
How do the hybrid digital AP Exams work?
Why do students need AP ID labels for the hybrid digital AP Exams?
Do hybrid digital AP Exam free-response booklets contain graphs or diagrams for students to write their responses on?
Do proctors provide directions to students about how to write their responses in the free-response booklets for hybrid digital AP Exams?
Will reference materials for digital AP Exams be printed, or provided in Bluebook?
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Technology
What kinds of devices can students test on?
Does each student need their own device?
What about issues with connectivity or battery life?
What if the internet connection is lost during the exams?
My school doesn’t have enough devices for all students in certain subjects to test at the same time. What options do I have?
I’m concerned that my school doesn’t have the capacity to provide power to all digital AP Exam takers at the same time. What should I do?
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Exam Administration Planning
Will the digital AP Exams start automatically, or will schools be able to manage the start time?
What are the room and seating requirements for digital AP Exams?
Can students launch Bluebook and begin exam check-in before the scheduled start time for their digital AP Exam?
How does the scheduled break work for digital AP Exams with two sections?
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Exam Administration
How do proctors administer digital AP Exams?
What is Test Day Toolkit?
Can AP coordinators use Test Day Toolkit to assign themselves to a room as a proctor?
Can the same staff member be added to proctor multiple exams?
Are late-testing digital AP Exams also given digitally?
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Accommodations
Do separate accommodations requests need to be submitted for students who will be taking digital AP Exams?
Will students testing with extended time be required to use the entire amount of their extended time?
What preparation is needed for students who will be taking a digital AP Exam using assistive technology?
Will there be a text-to-speech tool within the digital AP Exam?
How do students approved for breaks as needed pause their digital AP Exam?
Are temporary supports available for digital AP Exams?
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