SkieOSExam mode on student tablets: how to lock devices for assessments
Exam mode temporarily restricts devices to the assessment app, or a very short list, for a set time. Applied to a whole class in one step and reversed automatically afterwards, it keeps assessments clean without manual checking.
What exam mode should do
- Open only the assessment app, or a short list
- Close the browser and messaging
- Apply to a whole class at once
- End automatically at a set time
- Report any attempt to leave
Setting it up
Create or choose the class group, set the assessment window and the approved apps. At the start time the devices switch; at the end they return to their normal rules.
On the day
The invigilator can see which devices are ready and which have reported a problem, down to the exact device. See real-time breach alerts.
After the assessment
Normal rules resume automatically so no one has to remember to switch them back.
Frequently asked questions
Can we apply exam mode to a whole class?
Yes. The change applies to every device in the group at once.
What if a device is offline?
The device keeps its last applied rules, and a silent device is flagged so it can be checked.
Can calls still work?
That is a policy choice, and can be allowed or blocked for the assessment.