Submission deadlines for Assessments in QuestUP
This document outlines the timelines and contact details for assessments conducted via QuestUP in the university’s computer-based testing laboratories. Timely and accurate preparation of assessments is critical to maintaining the smooth operation of the assessment process and upholding academic integrity. Adhering to the timelines helps ensure a seamless process that benefits staff and students. This document should be read with the Computer-Based Testing Roles and Responsibilities (S4703/22) document.
Computer laboratory booking
| User | Activity | Timelines |
| All Academic Departments | Computer laboratory bookings | At least 1 month in advance |
| Cancellation of computer laboratory bookings | At the latest 2 working days before the scheduled booking |
Create QuestUP assessments
| Type of user | Activity | |||||
| Create & quality assure questions | Add questions* | Set Assessment | Schedule assessment | Inform Lab test is ready | Submit to Education Innovation (EI) | |
| EI dependent Academic | Education Innovation | At least 7 working days before the date of the assessment | ||||
| Semi-autonomous Academic | Education Innovation | At least 4 working days before the date of the assessment | ||||
| Autonomous Academic | Education Innovation | At least 2 working days before the date of the assessment | ||||
*Format for questions submission to EI
- Finalised questions – i.e.moderated and language edited
- Submit questions in the correct Excel format. This document must be password-protected and the password must be communicated to EI in a separate email/via a telephone call.
- Hotspot - & Drag-and-drop questions should be submitted in apassword-protected MS Worddocument. The password should be communicated in a separate email/via a telephone call.
Contact details
Computer laboratory bookings
| Campus | Book a laboratory | View laboratory schedule |
| Groenkloof & Hatfield | UP Portal: Online Venue Booking System – Make a booking | UP Portal: Online Venue Booking System - Make a booking Online Venue Booking System) |
| Onderstepoort | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | OP Faculty Calendar 20XX, or go to the Online Venue Booking System |
| Prinshof | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | UP Portal: Online Venue Booking System - Make a booking Online Venue Booking System |
EI Computer-based testing team
| Unit Head | Groenkloof & Hatfield | Onderstepoort |
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Dr. Alanna Riley This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 012 420 4112 Weekdays 7:30–16:00 |
Gaby Pretorius This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 012 420 4301 Weekdays 7:30–16:00 |
Mark Sias This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 012 529 8409 Weekdays 7:30–16:00 |
Velly Nkosi This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 012 529 8323 Weekdays 7:30–16:00 |
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Nomathemba Ngcobo This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 012 356 3076 Weekdays 7:30–16:00 |
Yolanda Kweyama This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 012 356 3075 Weekdays 7:30–16:00 |
Gretchen Jacobs This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 012 356 3074 Weekdays 7:30–16:00 |
Lethabo Phefadu This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 012 356 3077 Weekdays 7:30–16:00 |








