No Print & No Copy Script for Assessments

Revised February 07, 2006

If you would like to disable the ability of students to select/copy their online tests or to print their tests, simply follow the directions below:

1. In an existing test, click Modify to modify the first question of the test
2. Click the expand arrow in the upper right hand corner of the text box
   
    
    
3. Click the html button
   
    
    
4. Copy the following javascript code and paste it after the text of the first question.

<SCRIPT language=Javascript src="http://blackboard.boisestate.edu/noprintcopy.js"></SCRIPT> <STYLE type=text/css>@media print {BODY {display:none}}</STYLE>

Example:

5. Click Submit
6. Click Submit

Do not include this script in a question that is in a Pool, as it will cause problems. Only include this script in a created test.

What it Does (view a sample page)
The script disables the ability of a user to select text, making it impossible to copy the question text. It also makes it so the body of the test can not be printed. If a student tries to print the test, they will only receive pages with Blackboard's top menu bar printed on them. This new script has been tested in Internet Explorer Version 6, Netscape 7.1, and Mozilla 1.6.

Notes / Recommendations
We recommend that you test this script each time you use it in a test.  Preview the assessment, and try all of the functionality of the script. You should not be able to click and drag your mouse to select text, nor should the "select all" function work. If you try printing, you should not receive the body of the test itself on the printed page.

This script is not 100% foolproof and may not stop the more computer savvy from copying/printing your test.

KNOWN ISSUE:  The scrpt will not allow students to cancel a test submission and return to the test questions. If a student clicks the Submit button on a test and then clicks Cancel to cancel the submission, the test is submitted anyway.

If you have any questions regarding any of the above, please contact Blackboard Assistance using the info below.

Blackboard Assistance at Boise State email:  blackboard@boisestate.edu    phone:  (208) 426-2583 (8-5 Mon-Fri)  office:  Education 420