Test Author - Computer Based Test Authoring System  

Off-Line Test authoring system for PC or LAN.  Author Tests on your PC, then upload or download tests to and from QuizAndQuestion.com.  Send tests via E-Mail.  Authenticate tests takers using video and voice capture. Scan text and then process the data into tests. Modular Interchangeable test libraries with multiple question types.

Patented features of Test Author that are not available with the competition:

  • Upload/Download Tests and Questions
  • Encrypted Test Objects
  • XML Test Objects
  • Customized HTML Presentation
  • Authentication using Video/Audio
  • Scan and Load from Printed Text
  • Drag Drop and Copy Test Objects

    Test Author is a computer based test authoring tool. It is the most effective and efficient method to publish and deliver computer-based practice tests, assessments, pre-tests, and quizzes.  This dynamic authoring system allows the author to create tests without the assistance of an entire technical staff, immediately edit tests that the author has previously delivered, and update questions that have become outdated and publish them right away.

     

    Questions and Answers

    Questions can be defined as one of a variety of types. You have the capability to insert graphics right in with the text of the question. Images are tied to the test at the question level, so you're able to re-use these images on more than one test. A question’s type determines what answer-options are available. There are several question types:

    Standard Questions Types
    Non Standard Questions using Java
    Non Standard Questions using Flash

    Points The test taker can be given Multiple Choice or Multiple Answers Questions. Multiple answers can be correct with different grade points assigned to different answers.

    Unlimited test capacity:  Test objects are stored in a database with unlimited data capacity.

    Random order: Random order of test items presentation.

    Grade evaluation response: Text responses for six grade ranges.

    Variable page size: Variable questions per page selected by test administrator.

    Variable response format: Test feedback can be formatted in several ways (email and display)

    Variable layout format: Test can be laid out with point’s columns, question title etc.

    Pass/Fail scoring: Test administrator can indicate a passing score.

    Hints/Answers: Test author's option to show answers and hints.

    Image URL's: Permit diagrams and images to be attached to the question .

    Templates:
    Test-creation templates for test authoring.

    Online editing: Online editing of test bank data.

    Web hyperlink capacity: Web hyperlink capacity including image, audio or video.

    Time limit: Time limit to respond to each test item or for the entire test.

    Test review: Optional test taker's capacity to review and alter completed items within the allotted testing time period.

    Authoring data: Date created, date limits, screen name and author data for each question.

    Online test results: Online test results including optional student results with feedback. 

    On screen clock/timer: Countdown clock on screen to warn for time limits.

    Web cams: Images of test takers are uploaded to our servers at fixed intervals.

    Scan tests:  For loading tests from printed texts, you can use our Scan and Load utility. 

    Test import:  You can use our Scan and Load utility to load tests from a text file.

    Test library:  You could use a shared test as a public library. This test library enables you to create a test based on other parent tests and questions. Click to copy a previous test into your new test, and then modify as needed.

    Test preview:You can view your test to see how it looks. This gives you the ability to view a test while still developing the test. You can also take the test, from beginning to end. This option gives you the ability to find defects in your test. A test preview lets you take the test as any test taker accessing the system.

    Test timing: All tests can be timed (or unlimited). If the time limit of the test is reached, the test taker will not be allowed to continue and the test will be submitted for grading.

    Grades management and reporting features:  Ability to view reports by tests and test date ranges. Ability to view test responses sorted by categories. 

    Private/Shared/Commercial tests: The author has the option of making a test private, shared or commercial. Shared tests are available to anyone accessing the system and could be shared between organizations.

    Customized score page e-mailed to Test Taker: If the author chooses, the test taker can receive a copy of the score report via email, it will include similar details the author will receive.

     

    Supported Multi-Media Types:

    • .avi - Audio-Visual Interleaved (AVI)
    • .bmp - Windows Bitmap (BMP) 
    • .ico - Icon Files
    • .emf - Windows Enhanced Metafile (EMF) 
    • .gif - Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) 
    • .jpg, .jpeg - Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) 
    • .mov - Apple QuickTime Movie (MOV) 
    • .mpg, .mpeg - Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) 
    • .png - Portable Network Graphics (PNG) 
    • .vob - DVD Movie (VOB)
    • .swf - Macromedia Flash (SWF) 
    • .wmf - Windows Metafile (WMF) 
    • .xbm - X Bitmap (XBM) 

    Advantages Over Others 

    • Collaboration of e-Learning objects
    • Off/On-line authoring
    • Off/On-line learning
    • Easy to learn
    • Authentication using video and audio in addition to other conventional computer authentication methods
    • We use e-Learning packaged objects that are totally exchangeable and marketable
    • Users can use their own servers
    • We use integrated HTML Editor with option to plug other media sources
    • We use XML data structures and configurable data formats based on linked HTML forms
    • We use complete Test and Question objects with optimized configuration options
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