Creating an Online Test

To create an online test, go to Course Admin > Learning Aims and select the relevant aim.

1. Click Manage Online Tests.
2. Click Add Online Test.
3. Fill in the fields as needed.
   Online Test Set-up Fields
   • Test name: Shown in the portfolio, added after the selected evidence type.
   • Test description (optional): Shown only in the list of tests on the learning aim.
   • Test duration in minutes (optional): How long the learner has to answer all the questions. When this time runs out, the test is automatically sent to the assessor.
   • Test close time in minutes (optional): How long the test stays open after the target date and time. When this time runs out, the test is automatically sent to the assessor.
   • Test active?: If unticked, the test can’t be selected when adding tests to a portfolio.
   • Questionnaire type test?: If ticked, all the questions appear on a single page.
   • Allow navigation back to previous questions: Lets learners move back and forth between questions, for example to return to ones they skipped or to check their answers.
   • Allow user to skip questions: Lets learners skip questions. If unticked, they must answer each question before moving on.
   • Automatic marking?: If ticked, the system marks the test when it’s completed.
   • Are all questions to be included in test: If set to No, the system randomly selects questions from the test’s question bank, using the number set in “Number of questions to be included”.
   • Display questions and answers following completion to assessment team: If ticked, the assessment team can see the questions and the learner’s answers once the test is completed.
   • Retake option:Choose one of the following:
     • Refresh test for any retake
     • Retake only incorrectly answered questions
     • Retake all questions
   • Automatic retakes: If ticked, learners who fail can start the test again straight away, without waiting for the assessment team to review it.
   • Number of questions to be included: How many questions the test will contain.
   • Pass score required (%): The minimum score needed to pass.
   • Close score required (%): A score that is still a fail but close to passing. Learners who reach it see the “Test close message” instead of the fail message.
   • Test start message: Shown to the learner on the View Evidence page before the test begins, or if the test has been automatically closed.
   • Test pass message: Shown to the learner when they pass. If automatic marking is on, it’s also added to the assessment feedback.
   • Test fail message: Shown to the learner when they fail. If automatic marking is on, it’s also added to the assessment feedback.
   • Test close message: Shown to the learner when they reach the close score but don’t pass. If automatic marking is on, it’s also added to the assessment feedback.
4. Click View/Edit Questions.
5. Click Add New Question.
6. Fill in the fields as needed.
7. Click Save Question. Repeat steps 5–7 until all questions have been added.
8. Click Add/Edit Answers next to a question.
9. Fill in the required fields and click Add. Repeat this step until all answers for that question have been added. For some question types, use these symbols to give the learner a space to enter their answer:
   • Fill in the blank: type ^ where the blank should appear.
   • Short answer: type ~ where the answer box should appear.
10. Click View/Edit Q&A Set to return to the question list, then repeat from step 8 to add answers to another question. Click Exit when you’ve finished.