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|Articles demonstrating key features and workflows for a smooth onboarding and user experience.
 
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/walkthrough-videos/ Application Walkthrough Videos]
 
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=Instructional Resources=
  
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== Candidate ==
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-take-a-test/ Taking a test]
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|In this article you'll explore the test-taking platform from the candidate's perspective, demonstrating:
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* Timer countdown
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* Progress tracking
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* Navigation through questions
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* Marking questions for review
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* Taking notes
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* Using the calculator
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-prepare-for-a-proctored-exam-on-the-youtestme-platform/ Taking a proctored test]
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|In this article you'll explore the equipment check, preceding a proctored test, demonstrating:
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* Verifying equipment functionality
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* Capturing a picture of the candidate
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* Providing an ID
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* Recording the environment
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* Connecting a secondary camera
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-access-the-personal-report/ Personal report]
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|In this article you'll explore the personal report components:
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* Test summary
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* Analysis on the level of test sections and question pools
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* Test key
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-export-a-certificate-as-an-image/ Downloading certificate]
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|In this article you'll learn how to download the achieved certificate as:
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* PDF
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* Image
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-take-a-training-course/ Taking a training course]
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|In this article you'll explore the training course platform from the candidate's perspective, demonstrating:
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* Navigation through training course steps
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* Reviewing attached multimedia
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* Taking available tests or surveys
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== Proctoring ==
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-take-and-monitor-a-proctored-test/ Real-time monitoring]
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|In this article you'll learn how proctors monitor testing sessions in real-time.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/recordreview-process/ Post-exam review]
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|In this article you'll learn how recorded testing sessions can be reviewed after the test.
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== Cheating Prevention Mechanisms ==
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-organize-a-secure-test-using-the-lockdown-browser-and-test-generator/ Browser lockdown]
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|In this article you'll learn how to enable the browser lockdown, which:
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* Disables right-click actions
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* Forces full-screen mode
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* Locks the test in case of exiting full-screen mode
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/a-complete-guide-to-exploring-proctoring-with-safe-exam-browser-in-demo-environment/ Safe Exam Browser]
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|In this article you'll learn how to enable the Safe Exam Browser, which:
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* Forces full-screen mode
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* Terminates all background processes
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* Disables connecting an additional screen
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* Enables whitelisting resources, which can be accessed during the test
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== Users ==
 
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-assign-default-user-roles-and-create-new-custom-roles/ Security roles]
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|In this article you'll learn how to create security roles defining access and management permissions.
 
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk0oag64fUA Roles and permissions]|| Explanation of the roles and permissions, default system roles with their different levels of access, and step-by-step instructions on creating a new role with custom permissions.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-manually-create-a-user-2/ Creating a new user]
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynNrb3SXFIg User groups]|| A quick overview of User Groups module, instructions on how to organize users into groups, and examine group statistics.
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiaxQJ5n3xg How to assign a manager to a user group]|| Step-by-step instructions on creating a role in the application that has permission to access, create, and/or manage user groups.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-bulk-import-users-with-an-excel-template-new/ Bulk import users]
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|In this article you'll learn how to bulk import users by filling out an Excel template.
 
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-bulk-import-users-via-excel-template/ How to bulk import users]|| Step-by-step instructions on how to fill the Excel template with user data and import a large number of users into the application all at once.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-a-user-group/ Sorting users into groups]
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|In this article you'll learn how to sort users into groups.
 
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== Questions ==
 
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-and-store-questions-in-question-pools/ Question Pools]
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** Manual creation
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** Generating questions using AI
 
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-bulk-import-to-the-question-pool-using-excel-template/ Importing questions through an Excel template]|| Step-by-step instructions on how to fill the Excel template with question data and import a large number of questions to a question pool all at once.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/different-question-types-candidates-perspective/ Question Types]
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|In this video you'll explore available question types:
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* Single choice
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* Multiple choice
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* True/False
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* Fill-in-the-blanks
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* Matching
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* Matrix
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* Ordering
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* Hot spot
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* Open-ended
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-track-question-statistics/ How to track question statistics]
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-a-new-question-within-a-question-pool/ Question Configuration]
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|Instructions on how to access and examine statistics on questions in the selected question pool.
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* Define the scoring method for questions
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** Defining correct/incorrect answer
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** Answer weight
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** Manual grading
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* Add multimedia to questions
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* Add translations to questions
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== Tests ==
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxBYK5u-nYM Question types]
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-generated-test-with-different-versions/ Test with rules for picking questions]
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|An overview of question types in YouTestMe.
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|In this article you'll learn how to create a test by defining rules based on which the system randomly picks questions, ensuring all candidates receive a different set of questions, while preserving anchor items.
 
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/the-difference-between-single-choice-and-multiple-choice-questions/ Single choice vs multiple choice questions]|| Step-by-step instructions on how to create a single and multiple choice question type, the difference between the two question types and their configurations, and a preview in a test-taking process.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-a-simple-test2/ Test with hand-picked questions]
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|In this article you'll learn how to create a test by hand-picking questions, ensuring all candidates receive the same set of questions.
 
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-open-ended-question/ Open-ended question]|| Step-by-step instructions on how to create an open-ended question type, explanation of its configurations, and a preview of it in a test-taking process.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-use-the-question-and-answer-randomization-option/ Randomizing question and answer order]
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|In this article you'll learn how to enable question and answer randomization to prevent cheating when all candidates receive the same set of questions.
 
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-fill-in-the-blanks-question-type/ Fill in the blanks question]|| Step-by-step instructions on how to create a fill in the blanks question type, explanation of its configurations, and a preview of it in a test-taking process.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-test-with-sections-2/ Test with sections]
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|In this article you'll learn how to create a test with multiple sections, with different duration and passing mark for each section.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-use-the-question-and-answer-randomization-option/ How to randomize questions & answers]|| Instructions on how to randomize the order of questions and answers in a (draft) test, when questions are added manually, or test is created using a test generator.
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|[{{SERVER}}/youtestme/youtestmedoc/YTM%20Customer%20Support/Client%20onboarding%20documentation%20(best%20practices%20for%20common%20scenarios,%20how-to)/Pool_Questions_Manual_en.pdf How to fill in the Excel template for each question type]|| Instructions on how to fill in the Excel template to upload the questions.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-schedule-a-testing-session/ Testing session]
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|In this article you'll learn how to create a testing session, defining the timeframe when the test is available for taking.
 
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUbqr7YKBN4 Grading configurations]
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|In this article you'll learn how tests can be graded by defining the passing mark:
  
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-test-with-sections/ How to create a test with sections]|| Step-by-step explanation on how to create a test with test sections.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-grade-a-test-attempt-manually/ Manual grading]
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|Overview of how to grade questions manually.
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== Certificates ==
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/test-generator-create-different-versions-od-the-test/ How to create a generated test]|| Step-by-step instructions on how to use a test generator to create many different versions of the same test.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-and-manage-certificates/ Creating certificate]
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|In this article you'll learn how to create certificates by defining:
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* Unique ID
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-define-grading-scales-and-passing-marks/ How to define grading scales and passing marks]|| Explanation of the grading scales, their configurations, instructions on applying automatic grading to test with or without sections, and step-by-step instructions on how to create a new one.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-define-certificate-conditions-2/ Certificate conditions]
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-create-training-courses/ Training courses]
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|In this article you'll learn how to create a training course, demonstrating:
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* Adding multimedia to steps
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* Adding tests or surveys to steps
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* Tracking candidate progress
 
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|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOMubvZMqIY Student's perspective of the test-taking process with automated proctoring]|| Step-by-step instructions on how to take a test with Automated Proctoring.
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-add-an-attachment-to-the-training-course-step/ Training course multimedia]
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* Videos (.mp4)
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* PDF files
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== Reporting ==
 
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-access-the-tests-questions-report-and-summary-report-2/ Test summary report]
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** Success ratio
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-delve-into-data-by-analyzing-question-pool-statistics/ Question pool statistics]
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-schedule-reports/ How to schedule reports]
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|[https://www.youtestme.com/kb/how-to-white-label-application/ White labeling]
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|In this article you'll learn how to customize the application:
  
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Latest revision as of 15:20, 17 March 2025

Introduction

This page explains how to get started with YouTestMe, guiding you through the onboarding process and key features.

General Resources

YouTestMe Knowledge Base Articles demonstrating key features and workflows for a smooth onboarding and user experience.
Application Walkthrough Videos Video tutorials demonstrating key features and workflows for a smooth onboarding and user experience.

Instructional Resources

Candidate

Link Description
Taking a test In this article you'll explore the test-taking platform from the candidate's perspective, demonstrating:
  • Timer countdown
  • Progress tracking
  • Navigation through questions
  • Marking questions for review
  • Taking notes
  • Using the calculator
Taking a proctored test In this article you'll explore the equipment check, preceding a proctored test, demonstrating:
  • Verifying equipment functionality
  • Capturing a picture of the candidate
  • Providing an ID
  • Recording the environment
  • Connecting a secondary camera
Personal report In this article you'll explore the personal report components:
  • Test summary
  • Analysis on the level of test sections and question pools
  • Test key
Downloading certificate In this article you'll learn how to download the achieved certificate as:
  • PDF
  • Image
Taking a training course In this article you'll explore the training course platform from the candidate's perspective, demonstrating:
  • Navigation through training course steps
  • Reviewing attached multimedia
  • Taking available tests or surveys

Proctoring

Link Description
Real-time monitoring In this article you'll learn how proctors monitor testing sessions in real-time.
Post-exam review In this article you'll learn how recorded testing sessions can be reviewed after the test.

Cheating Prevention Mechanisms

Link Description
Browser lockdown In this article you'll learn how to enable the browser lockdown, which:
  • Disables right-click actions
  • Forces full-screen mode
  • Locks the test in case of exiting full-screen mode
Safe Exam Browser In this article you'll learn how to enable the Safe Exam Browser, which:
  • Forces full-screen mode
  • Terminates all background processes
  • Disables connecting an additional screen
  • Enables whitelisting resources, which can be accessed during the test

Users

Link Description
Security roles In this article you'll learn how to create security roles defining access and management permissions.
Creating a new user In this article you'll learn how to create a new user by defining its:
  • Personal information
  • Security role
Bulk import users In this article you'll learn how to bulk import users by filling out an Excel template.
Sorting users into groups In this article you'll learn how to sort users into groups.

Questions

Link Description
Question Pools In this article you'll learn how to:
  • Create question pools
  • Create questions:
    • Manual creation
    • Bulk import
    • Generating questions using AI
Question Types In this video you'll explore available question types:
  • Single choice
  • Multiple choice
  • True/False
  • Fill-in-the-blanks
  • Matching
  • Matrix
  • Ordering
  • Hot spot
  • Open-ended
  • Essay
Question Configuration In this article you'll learn how to:
  • Define the scoring method for questions
    • Defining correct/incorrect answer
    • Answer weight
    • Manual grading
  • Add multimedia to questions
  • Add translations to questions

Tests

Link Description
Test with rules for picking questions In this article you'll learn how to create a test by defining rules based on which the system randomly picks questions, ensuring all candidates receive a different set of questions, while preserving anchor items.
Test with hand-picked questions In this article you'll learn how to create a test by hand-picking questions, ensuring all candidates receive the same set of questions.
Randomizing question and answer order In this article you'll learn how to enable question and answer randomization to prevent cheating when all candidates receive the same set of questions.
Test with sections In this article you'll learn how to create a test with multiple sections, with different duration and passing mark for each section.

Testing Sessions

Link Description
Testing session In this article you'll learn how to create a testing session, defining the timeframe when the test is available for taking.

Grading

Link Description
Grading configurations In this article you'll learn how tests can be graded by defining the passing mark:
  • For the entire test
  • For each test section
  • For each question pool
Manual grading Overview of how to grade questions manually.

Certificates

Link Description
Creating certificate In this article you'll learn how to create certificates by defining:
  • Background, logo, and favicon
  • Unique ID
  • Expiration date
Certificate conditions Overview of how to define conditions under which certificates are awarded.

Training Courses

Link Description
Training courses In this article you'll learn how to create a training course, demonstrating:
  • Creating training course steps
  • Adding multimedia to steps
  • Adding tests or surveys to steps
  • Tracking candidate progress
Training course multimedia In this article you'll learn how to add multimedia to training courses, in form of:
  • Pictures
  • Videos (.mp4)
  • Audio files (.mp3)
  • PDF files
  • Google docs
  • Archive (.zip)
  • YouTube video
  • Vimeo video
  • Link

Reporting

Link Description
Test summary report In this article you'll learn how to access the test statistics, demonstrating:
  • Pass/Fail ratio
  • Distribution of scores
  • Statistics on testing session level
  • Statistics on testing location level
  • Statistics on question level
    • Success ratio
    • Average time to answer
  • Statistics on answer level
Question pool statistics In this article you'll learn how to access the test statistics on question pool level, allowing for comparison between the average, individuals, and user groups.
Custom reports In this article you'll learn how to access the report builder, allowing for creation of custom reports by hand-picking data to be included in the report.

Customization

Link Description
White labeling In this article you'll learn how to customize the application:
  • Theme
  • Logo and favicon
  • Web-browser's tab title
  • Application link
  • Language
Notifications In this article you'll learn how to enable and customize email notifications which are automatically delivered.
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