diff --git a/spec/db/check_repo_permissions_spec.rb b/spec/db/check_repo_permissions_spec.rb
index 4a2cdbe54a..3493470bc2 100644
--- a/spec/db/check_repo_permissions_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/db/check_repo_permissions_spec.rb
@@ -215,6 +215,10 @@
 
               context 'the due date has not passed' do
                 it 'should fail' do
+                  expect(grouping.assignment.reload.is_timed).to be_truthy
+                  expect(grouping.assignment.reload.due_date).to be > Time.current
+                  expect(grouping.reload.start_time).to be_nil
+
                   expect(script_success?).to be_falsy
                 end
               end