Creating a test in EchoExam allows you to create a set of questions that matches your needs and the flexibility to configure the settings to accommodate your learners in published and printed tests.

Creating a Test

From a web browser, go to your region's login page:
Enter your email address and click Sign In.

If you are part of multiple institutions, from the dropdown, choose your institution and click Sign In.
Enter your password and click Sign In.
Click Create in the upper right of the header and select Test, or click New Test from the Tests library.
Give your test a unique name.
Optionally, enable Bubble Sheet compatible.
- If enabled, choose the Bubble Sheet Style from the dropdown.
  
  A preview of the chosen bubble sheet is displayed. The bubble sheet is the last page in the print preview.
Select Blank Test.

Use the Test Generator to create a Test using existing content based on specific criteria.
The test editor opens, and you will be prompted to choose the first question for the test.

You can choose a template to start with a blank question or click the Existing Questions tab to select an existing question from your library.

There are three main areas when creating a test, each with its own unique features. To learn more about these areas, see Understanding the Test Editor.

Add Questions to Your Test

Click Add Question.
Select a Template to create a brand new question of that type.

The question(s) are added to your test.
Optionally, click Questions.

The questions in your question library display.
- Search for questions using the search bar.
  
  Any question on your test will be grayed out and the check box will already be selected.
- Sort questions by Updated, Created, A to Z, and Z to A from the drop-down in the top right. The default is Updated.
Use the checkboxes to select one or more questions.
Click Add.

The question(s) are added to your test.

Once created, any test you create can be used as many times as needed!

You can delete one or more tests at any time, but remember that deleting a test will also remove the preview content from any Exams created. Completed exams will no longer include the link to the test, and draft exams will no longer be valid.

Test Settings

When setting up a test, click Settings at the top right corner of your test to configure both time limits and question groups to tailor the assessment experience. Choose the appropriate time limit type and duration; learners with additional time allowances in their accessibility profile will automatically receive the correct multiplier. Keep in mind that all attempts must be completed by the scheduled due date, regardless of time extensions. You can also organize questions into groups based on type or linked Case Study / Narrative. When grouping is enabled, questions can be re-ordered within their group, but cannot be moved between groups.

Time Limits
- Enable time limits - You must select this to set the Type of time limit and the actual time limit. This is off by default.
- Type
  - Overall test - This option sets an overall time limit for the whole test.
    - Limit (hours, minutes, and seconds) - The default is 1 hour and must be entered as HH:MM:SS.
  - By question - This option sets a time limit per question.
    - Same limit for all questions - Set the same time limit for all questions.
    - Same limit for each question type - Set the same time limit for each question of the same type.
    - Individual limit for each question - Set a time limit for each question on the test.
Group Questions
- Group Questions - You must select this to choose how to group test questions.
- Group by
  - Question Type - Questions are grouped by type. The groups are displayed as sections on the question list panel.
  - Case Study / Narrative - Questions are grouped by Case Study / Narrative. The groups are displayed as sections on the question list panel.

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