Add Examination Distribution Preference

Screen Description

The Add Examination Distribution Preference screen provides user interface for adding a new distribution preference between midterm or final examinations. The type of the examination depends on the type selected in the screen from which the user got here - either in the Examination Distribution Preferences screen or in the Examination Detail screen.

Details

Add Examination Distribution Preference

Distribution Type
- Type of the distribution preference
- When a type is selected, its description is displayed right below the drop down list
- Possible types
  - Precedence
    - Exams are to be placed in the given order.
    - When prohibited or (strongly) discouraged: exams are to be placed in the order reverse to the given one.
  - Same Period
    - Exams are to be placed at the same period.
    - When prohibited or (strongly) discouraged: exams are to be placed at different periods.
  - Same Room
    - Exams are to be placed at the same room(s).
    - When prohibited or (strongly) discouraged: exams are to be placed at different rooms.
Preference
- Preference level - a scale ranging from prohibited to required

Midterm/Final Examinations in Distribution

Operation: Add Examination
- Add another line with drop down lists in which you can select another examination
The three drop down lists on each line are for
1. Subject area
2. Course number
3. Examination name
Click Delete to delete a line with a given examination

Operations

Save (ALT+S)
- Save the new distribution preference and go back to the previous sceen
Back (ALT+B)
- Go back to the previous screen without saving the new preference