FLOWlock: Installation and demo flows

FLOWlock is a special type of flow contained within the WISEflow system, which is tailored to on-site examinations; the flow must be completed within a specific time frame, with only limited aids and materials permitted and the exam takes place under supervision. A FLOWlock exam takes place within the FLOWlock browser, which provides you with the necessary tools for completing your exam paper.

To participate in a FLOWlock exam, you must download, install and test the FLOWlock browser accessible through the System requirements tab in your profile settings. These can be accessed by clicking on your name in the top right corner.

When you have successfully accessed and tested the FLOWlock demo, you are ready to participate in a real FLOWlock exam.

In the "System requirements" tab, you will see whether your device is compliant with the minimum requirements for WISEflow in general and for exams in the FLOWlock browser specifically.

When you see a tick-mark at the lines, as seen on the picture above, your computer meets the basic requirements to install and run the FLOWlock browser.

If you are attending a flow, you can also download the latest version as shown below:

The minimum requirements for the FLOWlock browser

Windows

• Windows 7 or a more recent version of Windows
• Internet Explorer 11 installed on your computer (Click here to go to the download page)
  Importantly, we recommend using either Firefox or Google Chrome browsers.

Note: It is no longer required to install Flash (WISEflow Update 2.11.1).

Mac

• *Mac OS/X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or a more recent version (Guide to upgrading your Mac)
• Safari 6 or a more recent version installed on your computer (Software update in OS/X)

Note: It is no longer required to install Flash (WISEflow Update 2.11.1).

To start the FLOWlock browser from WISEflow for the first time, you must click a button to accept that the FLOWlock browser is launched through an “external protocol.” You will be asked to tick off whether you want to accept the “external protocol,” and by doing so you will not be asked to do this every time you launch FLOWlock. 

Please be aware that some security programs (e.g. McAfee and Symantec) should be paused before starting the FLOWlock browser. 

 

Try out a demo flow

Before the real exam you can try out a demo flow in WISEflow. You find the demo flows under the participant pane and beneath your personal flows: 

In WISEflow there are three types of demo flows: 

• FLOWassign: Here you can test the upload of an assignment (PDF file). 
• FLOWmulti: Try out different multiple choice questions and if the flowlock browser is correctly installed (Starting the demo will close all running programs on the computer). 
• FLOWlock: Try to write an assignment in a lock down browser. You can also try the webcam, drawing tool, and other tools available (Starting the demo will close all running programs on the computer).

It is recommendable to try a demo flow before a real examination to see if the software is installed correctly and to be familiar with WISEflow and the available tools.

To return to your personal flows click on Overview in the right upper corner.