How to Add Tests in LMS Curriculum – Create, Link & Upload Question Banks

How to add tests in the curriculum?

Adding tests to the curriculum is an important way to make learning better. Tests show how well learners understand what they have learned and help find areas where they need more help. When trainers include regular tests, they can see how learners are doing and change their teaching to fit each learner’s needs.


Tests also help learners stay active in their learning and build skills like thinking carefully and solving problems. By having tests in the curriculum, schools can keep track of learning progress and improve how teaching is done over time.


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Through this documentation, we will guide you on how you can add tests to the curriculum, making it easier for all learners to access and stay engaged.


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Prerequisite

Notes

Before proceeding, please read the β€œHow to Add Curriculum” document. It provides the necessary steps for setting up your course structure, which is required before adding the test.


Add Tests

Creating a test involves adding Basic Test Data by filling in the required details in the Add Basic Test Data section of the modal window. This feature helps you quickly generate sample test content, streamlining test creation.


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Carefully follow the instructions below to learn how you can efficiently add tests to the curriculum.


Step 1: Switch to the β€œTests” tab at the top-left corner of the screen, then click on the β€œ+ Add Test” button to start creating a new test for your curriculum. An Add Test window will appear, prompting you to fill in essential details.



Step 2: While creating a test, you'll need to fill in important details as illustrated in the table below. After entering the details, click on the β€œCreate and Continue” button to proceed. 


Attributes 

Description

Mandatory/Optional

Test Name

Write the test name.

Mandatory

Time Limit

Choose the duration of the test (hours, minutes, and seconds).

Optional

Allow Sectional Timing

Enable the sectional timing for different sections of the test.

Optional

Strict Mode

Use this mode to restrict users from leaving the test once started.

Optional

Maximum Attempts

The number of times a user can attempt the test (e.g., Unlimited).

Optional

Passing Percentage

Set the minimum percentage required to pass the test.

Mandatory

Allow Calculator

Allow or restrict the learners to use a calculator during the test.

Optional

Result Declaration

Specify when the results will be declared (e.g., immediately after submission).

Optional

Make this a Prerequisite

Ensure learners complete this test before progressing to subsequent lessons or assessments.

Optional

Partial Marking

Award marks for partially correct answers in multi-select questions.

Optional

Skip Declaration

Skip result declaration immediately after test submission.

Optional

General Instruction

Provide general instructions for the test.

Optional

Add Audio File

Attach an audio file for additional instructions or information.

Optional



Step 3: Once you've added complete details for your Basic Test Data, click on the β€œCreate and Continue” button, and you will automatically move to the β€œAdd Question Bank”.



Question Banks (QBs)

After adding the Basic Test Data, the platform automatically redirects you to add the Question Bank so that you can create the questions for the tests. 

Create Question Bank

Making a question bank in the curriculum helps trainers get ready for tests by collecting different types of questions that match what learners need to learn. This makes it simple for trainers to create tests, cover all important topics, and keep track of how learners are doing. In the end, it helps trainers teach better and helps learners learn effectively.


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Carefully follow the instructions below to learn how you can efficiently create a Question Bank in the curriculum.


Step 1: Click on the β€œ+ Create Question Bank” button.



Step 2: The "Create Question Bank" progress indicator will appear, where you will need to enter key details as described in the table below. 


Attributes

Description

Mandatory/Optional

Question Bank Name

Enter the Name of the question bank

Mandatory

Question Type

Select question types (e.g., MCQ - Single Correct, MCQ - Multiple Correct, Fill In The Blanks, Subjective, and True/False). In the demonstration below the table, we selected the question type β€œMCQ - Single Correct”.

Mandatory

Exam

Enter the name of the exam for the question bank 

Mandatory

Subject

Select the subject related to the exam.

Mandatory

Topic

Specify the topic within the subject.

Mandatory

Difficulty Level

Select the level of difficulty for questions (Easy, Medium, Hard).

Mandatory


Once completed adding the details, click the β€œSave and Continue” button to proceed with adding questions.



Step 3: The form will expand below, allowing you to type the questions as well as their relevant answer via a radio button. Once done, click on the β€œSave and Continue” button to proceed.

Notes

The key details to be defined in the form are described in the table below.


Attributes

Description

Mandatory/Optional

Question Type

Specify the type of question (e.g., MCQ - Single Correct).

Mandatory

Topic

Write the topic of the question (e.g., Mathematics behind CV).

Mandatory

Difficulty Level

Define the difficulty level (Easy, Medium, Hard).

Mandatory

Marks

Specify the marks allocated for the question.

Mandatory

Negative Marks

Specify the negative marks for incorrect answers.

Optional

Question

Write the main question text.

Mandatory

Options

Write the answer choices for the question.

Mandatory

Correct Answer

Specify which option is correct.

Mandatory

Add Paragraph

Provide space to add additional context or a paragraph for the question.

Optional

Add Hint and Explanation

Allow inclusion of hints or explanations for better understanding.

Optional

Add New Sub-Question

Create the sub-questions related to the main question.

Optional

Show Additional Question Fields

Display extra fields for customization.

Optional

Add Audio File

Attach an audio file to the question.

Optional



Step 4: Once the question bank is added to the test, it is ready for use. Click on the "Save and Continue" button to save your changes.


Note: You can also select specific questions and set the number of questions using the Question Bank Settings option next to your Question Bank entry.



Note: To add another section for creating a question bank, click the β€œ+ Add New Section” button.



Your question bank is now created. If you want to link an existing question bank from the system, refer to the steps in the next section.

The Link Question Bank feature allows you to connect an existing question bank to your test without creating a new one. This ensures consistency across multiple courses, saves time, and enables efficient content management. Instead of duplicating questions, you can reuse previously created question banks, maintaining standardized assessments across different sections.


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Carefully follow the instructions below to learn how you can efficiently link a Question Bank in the curriculum.


Step 1: Click on the β€œLink Question Bank” button.



Step 2: The "Link Existing Question Bank" window will appear, allowing you to select a previously created question bank from the system. Click β€œLINK” to add the selected question bank to your test.



Once the question bank is linked to your test, it is ready for use, as shown below.



Note: To add another section for creating a question bank, click the β€œ+ Add New Section” button.



Your question bank is now created. If you want to upload an existing question bank to the system, refer to the next section. 


Upload Question Bank

The Upload Question Bank feature allows you to import a pre-existing set of questions from your local system or machine into your curriculum in bulk. This saves time, ensures consistency, and eliminates the need for manual entry. By uploading a formatted file, you can quickly integrate a structured question bank, making it easier to manage assessments and streamline the learning process.


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Carefully follow the instructions below to learn how you can efficiently upload a PDF to the curriculum.


Step 1: Click on the β€œUpload Question Bank” option.



Step 2: The β€œCreate Question Bank” will appear in the "Upload File" window, where you need to enter key details as shown in the table below. Once completed, click the "Save and Continue" button to proceed with uploading the questions file.


Attributes

Description

Mandatory/Optional

Question Bank Name

Name of the question bank being created.

Mandatory

Question Type

Select question types (e.g., MCQ - Single Correct, MCQ - Multiple Correct, Fill In The Blanks, Subjective, and True/False). In the demonstration below the table, we selected the question type β€œMCQ - Single Correct”.

Mandatory

Exam

Name of the exam for which the question bank is created.

Mandatory

Subject

Subject related to the exam.

Mandatory

Topic

Specific topic within the subject.

Mandatory

Difficulty Level

Level of difficulty for questions (Easy, Medium, Hard).

Mandatory



Step 2: Upload the Question Bank file and click on "Save and Continue" to review your questions.


Note: Supported formats: DOC, CSV. Maximum file size: 100 MB.

Notes
Guidelines for Uploading Files:


  • Date Fields: Use the format DD MMM YYYY (e.g., 04 Apr 2023).

  • Dropdowns: Dropdown values are case-sensitive (e.g., John Smith β‰  john smith).

  • Custom Fields: Column names for custom fields must begin with "#custom_" (e.g., #custom_native language).




Note: When uploading a file, you need to ensure that the file’s name is related to the subject and topic. For example, if you have chosen β€œBasic English” as the subject and β€œGrammar” as the topic, the file whose name is related to English grammar. In the above step, we chose a file with the β€œfill_in_the_blanks_1960” name.


Step 3: The "Review" progress indicator will appear. Carefully verify the uploaded questions, then click "Save and Continue" to submit your question bank.



Note: To add another section for creating a question bank, click the β€œ+ Add New Section” button.



Your question bank is now created as shown below.



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