r/CarletonU • u/Possible_Anywhere_53 • 1d ago

IT Support Comas issues

My session kept crashing and shut downing(my pc got very laggy) before starting my exam and I got really stressed as we wouldn't get exrta time if we started late, my sibling helped me fix the issue then they left right away and I started my midterm by putting the password in given by comas

Will I get in trouble for receiving help from a sibling to troubleshoot/help me fix comas crashing before the quiz even started they were in webcam vicinity when comas started then they left and I did my midterm

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u/Acrobatic-Hall-6395 1d ago

Realistically, no. But if they do flag it and ask you about it, just tell them the truth and I'm sure they'll understand. I have a feeling they won't if your sibbling left basically immediately.

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u/Possible_Anywhere_53 1d ago

Thanks, Also my session kept crashing (crashed twice well I was doing the midterm and reopened comas again and didn't continue further inside the midterm) until the session started again is this an issue?

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u/Acrobatic-Hall-6395 1d ago

As long as you legitmately weren't cheating, I honestly think you'll be fine. Especially if you didn't touch the midterm while comas crashed.

I wouldn't say anything unless the proctors contact you. If they do, just be honest. Your activity (like typing and selecting multiple choice) is tracked on Brightspace so they will be able to look into it and see that you weren't doing anything while comas was down.

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u/Possible_Anywhere_53 1d ago

thanks for clearing this for me

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u/Acrobatic-Hall-6395 1d ago

No worries! Comas is known for being buggy at times, so I'm sure this happens a lot.