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EchoExam 2026 Deployment Notes 24 April

Amanda Leibovich
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Features

These Release Notes contain a summary of the changes made for the April 24, 2026, release of EchoExam. For changes made in previous deployments, visit the Deployment Notes section of our Knowledge Base or contact support@echo360.com.

SSO Certificate Update (SAML Metadata Refresh Recommended)

As part of this release, we are rotating SAML certificates and updating our metadata to maintain a secure and reliable authentication experience. No service disruption is expected, and existing certificates will remain valid through May 4th to allow for a smooth transition.

Customers are advised to refresh or re-import Echo360 SAML metadata in their Identity Provider (IdP) after the release. Environments using manual certificate configuration should contact Support to obtain the updated metadata.

 

EchoExam Offline Application

EchoExam Offline is now available through our Early Access Program (EAP). It enables reliable testing in limited‑connectivity or proctored environments with offline delivery and synchronized results when back online. If your institution is interested in participating or learning more, please email product@echo360.com to request access.

Improvements

Accessibility compliance improvements

We are committed to making EchoExam accessible for everyone. To support our ongoing efforts and ensure a better experience for users with visual, cognitive, and motor disabilities, we have rolled out key accessibility improvements in this release. This update addresses several issues identified in recent audits and focuses on enhancing usability for all users. Please see below for a list of the improvements we are making

Improved Responsive Layouts & Text Resizing

We have made significant updates to ensure EchoExam works better at high zoom levels and on small screens, so content is never cut off or lost:

  • Ensured pages and controls reflow properly at smaller viewport widths, allowing users with low vision to access all content without horizontal scrolling or missing controls.
  • Fixed issues where buttons, labels, and navigation elements disappeared or overlapped at small screen sizes.

Better Labels, Instructions, and Input Purpose

We have improved how EchoExam communicates the purpose of fields and controls, both visually and programmatically:

  • Enhanced clarity of labels and instructions for various form fields and controls to provide better guidance for all users.

Enhanced Screen Reader and Keyboard Support

We have made it easier for users relying on assistive technology to navigate and interact with EchoExam:

  • Improved keyboard navigation and focus management across key test and results pages to support better accessibility.
  • Addressed various screen reader compatibility issues to ensure accurate and complete information is conveyed.

Fixes

  • Fixed display issues with MathType equations, including missing brackets and parentheses, slow rendering, and incorrect display in modified True / False questions.
  • Ensured modified True / False question options and correct answers save and display consistently for learners and in results.
  • Improved rendering and preservation of equations and table formatting when importing questions from RTF and BNK files.
  • Corrected multiple report and export issues so that Question, Summary, Learner, and CSV reports render content correctly, maintain proper numbering and sequences, and include all questions and narrative text.
  • Resolved problems that prevented editing, saving, or deleting exam content, including issues saving questions in duplicated tests and deleting certain questions from the question bank.
  • Fixed exam availability and scheduling issues so that start / end dates and availability steps update and display correctly.
  • Addressed issues where the platform could become unresponsive while editing tests or adding questions.
  • Improved performance and loading times for key workflows, including test preview, instructor reports, and learner reports.
  • Ensured additional learners can be added correctly to in‑progress offline exams.
  • Corrected drag‑and‑drop behaviors in tests so that blanks update reliably and question drag‑and‑drop interactions behave consistently.
  • Fixed printing and PDF generation issues so that images, bubble‑sheet data, and printed test layouts display correctly.
  • Corrected UI behavior in administrator settings, including column sorting, faceted filter controls, and Apply filter visibility.
  • Fixed issues with dropdown questions and other UI controls where blank options appeared after selection or controls did not update correctly.
  • Improved keyboard navigation and focus management (Tab / Enter) across key test and results pages to support better accessibility.
  • Adjusted contrast and styling of status indicators (such as green check marks) and ensured Delete and other critical actions use consistent, accessible styles.
  • Ensured Back to Top and other navigation elements appear and behave correctly on summary pages.
  • Corrected tooltip behavior so shared icons and other UI elements display accurate, complete information.
  • Ensured the full organization name displays correctly in the user profile.
  • Fixed issues where EchoExam emails were sent without a subject line.