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All test questions are developed using Question Bank and added to the test. To create a Test Activity:

1. Click the down arrow button beside a folder from the Navigation Tree.
2. Select Test from the drop-down list.

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3. New Test screen will appear. Enter the following information in the data entry fields under the Activity Profile tab:

Information Fields

Meaning

Activity Title

Type the name of the test.

Language

If Multilingual Support is enabled for the project, select the language of the activity.

Description

Provide a brief description of the test.

Activity Development Phase

Select the phase of development from the drop-down list.

Activity Production Status

Production status of test. Read-only at time of creation.

Version

Type the version of the test (e.g. 0.1).

Display questions randomly?

 

Select Yes if you wish to have the test questions randomly displayed each time the test is launched. Select No if you wish to have questions displayed in the same sequence each time the test is launched.

Display multiple choice options randomly?

Select Yes if you wish to have the multiple choice question options randomly displayed each time the test is launched. Select No if you wish to have multiple choice question options displayed in the same sequence each time the test is launched.

Show Subset

Select to show a subset of questions when taking the test. Read-only at time of creation.

Classification

The test classification is set to "Unclassified" by default. The security classification level changes based on the content within the test. Read-only at time of creation.

Controlled Goods

The Controlled Goods category is set to "CAT 4 - Not applicable - No Technical Content" by default. The category changes based on the content within the test. Read-only at time of creation.

4. Enter the following information in the data entry fields under the Additional Details tab:

Information Fields

Meaning

Introductory Text

Type any introductory text (e.g. exam instructions) that must be seen by the user to begin answering the questions.

Tags

Enter and separate tags with a comma. Tags must be representative of the activity’s content for accurate search capability.

Cost/Details

Select “Yes” or “No” from the drop-down list, depending on whether or not the activity is available on a pay-per-use basis. Provide a brief description of the cost details.

Copyright/Details

Select “Yes” or “No” from the drop-down list, depending on whether or not there is a restriction on the specific activity. Provide a brief description of the copyright details.

TDM Integration

The test can be linked to a training document and enabling objective from the Training Development Manager (TDM). Note: this field is only available if TDM is included in the LCMS license purchase.

5. After you have completed the information fields on the Profile and Additional Details tabs, click the Developer tab to select a Developer to be assigned to the test.

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6. Enter the following information in the data entry fields under the Course Publish Settings tab:

Information Fields

Meaning

Navigation Direction

Select Forward Only or Any. Determines the direction users will be able to navigate when viewing the activity.

Navigation on Question

Select the checkbox to require users to answer each question before navigating away from the screen when viewing the activity.

Passmark %

Enter the percentage of questions users must answer correctly to pass the test.

Activity Type

Select quiz, exam, ec or pc.

Maximum Attempts

Select the maximum number of times users can attempt the test.

Instructor Authentication

Select the checkbox to require instructors to enter their credentials before users can launch the activity.

Show Scrollbar

Select the checkbox to display a scrollbar in the interface when viewing the activity.

Window Width

Enter a width for the activity interface. Overrides the interface settings.

Window Height

Enter a height for the activity interface. Overrides the interface settings.

URL Parameters

Enter any custom URL parameters required.

Interface

Select an interface to use when viewing the activity.

Glossary

Select a glossary to include with the activity.

SCORM Version

Select CMI-5, 2004 4th, 2004 3rd or 1.2.

7. When the information is added, click Submit.
8. A screen will appear indicating that the new test has been created. The test profile information is displayed. Verify that the test profile information is correct.

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Note: To add questions to a test, you have two options:

Add each question manually.
Acquire questions by automation.