CBT Exam Setup Guide

This guide walkthrough the process of creating and managing a Computer Based Test (CBT) for your students.

Phase 1: Create the Exam Container

1. Navigate to CBT > Exams: Go to the Exam Manager page.
2. Click “Create New CBT Exam”: This will open the creation form.
3. Fill in Basic Details:
   • Exam Title: Give your exam a clear name (e.g., “First Term Mathematics Mid-Term”).
   • Subject, Class, and Section: Select the target audience.
4. Set Duration & Schedule:
   • Duration: Enter the time in minutes (e.g., 60).
   • Start Date & Time: Choose when students can begin.
   • End Date & Time: The system will auto-calculate this based on your duration, but you can adjust it manually if needed.
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   • Always ensure the time window matches your duration. The system will warn you if there is a mismatch.
5. Save as Draft: Click “Save Exam.” New exams are created as Draft by default so students cannot see them yet.

Phase 2: Building the Question Bank

Once the exam is created, you need to add questions:

1. Click the “Assign Questions” icon (<i class="fas fa-tasks"></i>) in the Actions column.
2. Add New Question: Choose from 5 world-standard types:
   • Multiple Choice: Standard A, B, C, D options.
   • True/False: Simple binary choice.
   • Short Answer: Students type a short phrase (Auto-graded).
   • Fill in the Blanks: Exact text match required (Auto-graded).
   • Essay: Long-form answers (Requires manual grading by admin).
3. Set Points: Assign point values to each question to determine the total score.

Phase 3: Activation & Monitoring

1. Review: Check your questions via the “Manage Questions” list.
2. Activate: On the Exams page, click the Play button in the Actions column to change the status to Active. Students in the assigned class will now see the exam on their dashboard during the scheduled time.
3. View Results: Click the Student Count badge or the Results link to monitor submissions in real-time.

Security Features to Remember

• Automatic Locking: Once a student starts an exam, the Subject, Class, and Section are locked to protect data integrity.
• Session Awareness: Your exam is automatically tied to the Current Active Session and Term. You don’t need to worry about old exams cluttering your current view.
• Auto-Grading: All question types except Essays are graded instantly by the system.