{"id":21263,"date":"2019-06-25T09:41:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T05:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=21263"},"modified":"2025-02-24T04:12:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T23:12:43","slug":"golden-rules-follow-create-perfect-online-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/golden-rules-follow-create-perfect-online-test\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Online Tests Easily and Securely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b><i>\u201cGood teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers.\u201d <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Josef Albers, educator &amp; artist<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever&nbsp;wondered why your learners can retain information only for a short time?&nbsp; Or do you often need help with assessing their knowledge retention?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, it can be because you need to<\/span> <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/test-maker-software\/\">create online tests<\/a><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and assign them to your learners right after teaching them a topic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online test is a valuable method for assessing learners\u2019 retention, gaps, and challenges. That said, it can be daunting if you\u2019re doing it for the first time or, most importantly, if you aren\u2019t using the right&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/best-test-maker-software\/\"><b>online test software<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not any more!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re closer to creating the first online tests for your employees or students than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide walks you through the nuances of how to make online tests, best practices for test creation, what benefits online test makers provide, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/test-making-software-11-errors-to-avoid-while-buying-one\/\"><b>how to choose the best solution<\/b><\/a>, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch: How to Create online test or Exams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uf2B0jwDpjo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Online_Tests\"><\/span><strong>What Are Online Tests?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online tests are tests conducted online as a part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/employee-training-assessment\/\">employee training evaluations<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/what-is-student-assessment\/\">student assessments<\/a>. <\/span><b>Online quizzes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the best example of these tests. You can use them as end-of-chapter or end-of-course assessments to determine knowledge retention and gaps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/assessment-software\/\">online assessment<\/a> methods, online tests let participants attempt these on-screen assessments on a PC, smartphone, laptop, or tablet from anywhere and at any time. All they need is a stable internet connection.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-2-devices.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48416\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, training managers and teachers rely on <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/best-test-maker-software\/\">test maker software<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to create, manage, share, track, and analyze online tests, exams, and assessments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_an_Online_Test_Impactful\"><\/span><strong>What Makes an Online Test Impactful?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All effective online tests share some common traits that make them sustainable and successful in the long run. Check out the following to get an idea:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Perfect Alignment Between Questions &amp; Learning Objectives<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every online test you conduct should align with your learning goals. For example, if your students are preparing for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">then your tests should follow the question format of these tests. That will make testing more meaningful and useful to learners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Matching Difficulty Level<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, the mock online tests you conducted should have the same difficulty level as the real tests or exams. This will prepare your students for the actual assessments better and they will never be taken by surprise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Personalized Experiences<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like choosing the same question format and difficulty level, offering custom quizzing experiences is a must. It can be the look and feel of your assessment with branding, need-based tests, or how you display results at the end of a test.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">A Variety of Question Types<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use mixed question types, it makes your online tests more interesting and engaging. You can utilize all the popular question types, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.learnyst.com\/en\/articles\/489304-how-to-create-multiple-choice-question-mcq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multiple-choice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, true or false, matching, dropdown, and audio\/video responses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N6GC7HEukzM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Integrity of Tests<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like damage or defect-free consumer products, an online test should be error-free. It shouldn\u2019t show any silly mistakes or oversights in how you create online tests and set the questions. Such tests are supposed to be credible. Work closely with your stakeholders to create perfect tests.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Honest Feedback<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, unbiased and honest feedback to your learners about their achievements and improvement areas is a must for effective online tests. They should get the real takeaways after sitting for a test. An in-depth analysis of test results can help you gain insights into different performance areas and share the same with your test takers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_Online_Tests_for_Students_or_Employees\"><\/span><strong>How to Create Online Tests for Students or Employees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of creating engaging online tests is easy,&nbsp; whether they are meant for students or professionals. You just need to follow a few simple steps. We\u2019ve used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/\"><b>Quiz Maker<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as an example here to demonstrate how it works in the application.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 1: Choose a Template or Create from Scratch<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step to creating an online test, whether online employment tests or tests for students, is two-fold: you can use a template or create from the ground up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/templates\/s\/\"><b>professionally designed template<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the easiest and quickest way to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create online tests. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These templates are often fully customizable and provide well-researched questions and popular formats.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To pick a template of your choice, click <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/create-a-quiz\/\">create a quiz<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your quiz dashboard and then on Create Scored Quiz. There, you\u2019ll discover a collection of 100+ scored quiz templates to choose from for your online tests.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, click the template you wish to use, preview it, and click <\/span><b>Use This Template<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to select the template.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Template.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48297\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner-btn newuishow \">\n<a class=\"round_btn try-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/templates\/s\/business-quiz\/\">View These Templates<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t find a suitable template or wish to be creative, you can create a test from scratch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/\">make a quiz<\/a> from scratch, click <\/span><b>+Create from Scratch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start building your quiz by taking the following additional steps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 2: Add Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the right side of your interface, locate and click the <\/span><b>+New Question<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-New-Questions-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48298\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you can view the list of 10+ available question types and start adding them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Question-Types.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48300\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create your own questions, add questions from the question bank, or import questions from any previous test you\u2019ve created.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get ready-to-use questions, simply type your test topic in the search bar at the top left corner of the window and choose from the search results that appear.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch: How to Create a Quiz Using Question Bank &amp; Templates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Create a Quiz Using Question Bank &amp; Templates\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NLRNfjUZc3M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To create questions using AI, simply click the \u201cGenerate with ProProfs AI\u201d button. Enter a few basic details, and you can create an online test ready in seconds!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc0YMYzQki1h7FTi4viMCMwQk1CoQL2zYbNAHnFGQBXkOwLLZ71hKY0T7Bt-enV4xa7biE8Vgv23N7UDVKgMfU1Fsj187r8jHj-4VciWLpL-u-fs9aeDWptlTM3M0oXKwkOMPU2TCStE2whyrgvoZ9CbU2l?key=pJPBAHED2d0DrP-q-rPf0g\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can customize the difficulty level and format of the questions and even generate detailed answer explanations if desired. It\u2019s that easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 3: Assign Scoring &amp; Feedback<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve added questions to your quiz, assign scores to the correct answers to enable automated grading.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To assign scores, locate <\/span><b>Popular Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, open the dropdown menu, and select how you want to assign scores to your questions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1700\" height=\"892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Popular-Settings.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48301\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, assign feedback that you want to share with your learners at the end of a test.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To add feedback, click <\/span><b>Advanced<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the bottom of your question, and in the space provided, type the feedback for the answer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1551\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Advanced.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48302\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 4: Create Test Results<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step is to choose the type of result. For that, click <\/span><b>Results<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> located on the left of your interface. From the dropdown menu, choose a result type.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Results-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48304\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to customize the results page, you can add a description in the following window and add an image, give it a title, add a description, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1517\" height=\"1017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Customize-the-results.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48305\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 5: Configure Anti-Cheating &amp; Security Settings<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major challenges traditional testing poses is the scope of cheating. But you can prevent it when creating online tests. For this, you can do the following:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Randomize the order of questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so everyone gets a different set of questions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Shuffle answer options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making it difficult to copy answers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Popular Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the left side of your interface, click <\/span><b>Order of Questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and select <\/span><b>Shuffle questions &amp; answers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the dropdown menu.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1700\" height=\"892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Popular-Oder-questions.png\" alt=\"click Order of Questions\" class=\"wp-image-48417\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also <\/span><b>protect your tests with a password<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under Quiz Security.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Security-password.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48307\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configuring these settings is the best way to <\/span><b>prevent cheating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>unauthorized access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Additionally, you can configure other settings like quiz availability, notifications, integrations, and social media. Once you\u2019re done configuring, click <\/span><b>Save, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and your test is ready.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these steps, you can easily <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create online tests <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more on securing your tests, read this help article: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-do-i-prevent-cheating-on-my-quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>How to Enable Cheating Prevention Features in a Quiz<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s all about creating an online test using a cloud quiz-making tool. In the next section, let\u2019s look at some of the best practices you can follow to create a perfect online test.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Related Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/essential-ways-to-prevent-cheating-in-online-assessments\/\">How to Prevent Cheating in Online Exams & Tests: 20 Incredible Hacks<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prerequisites_for_Creating_Online_Tests\"><\/span><strong>Prerequisites for Creating Online Tests<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you embark on the journey of creating impactful online tests, ensure you have the following in place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Clear Learning Objectives:<\/strong> Define the specific knowledge or skills you want to assess through your test. This will guide your question selection and ensure alignment with your overall learning goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Robust Test Maker Software:<\/strong> Choose a user-friendly, reliable, and robust online test maker that meets your requirements. Consider features like question types, customization options, automated grading, and reporting capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Well-Structured Content:<\/strong> Organize the material you intend to cover in your test, ensuring clarity and coherence. This will facilitate the creation of relevant and meaningful questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Time for Review and Refinement:<\/strong> Allocate sufficient time to thoroughly review your test before launching it. Check for accuracy, clarity, and proper formatting to ensure a smooth and error-free experience for test-takers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_a_Successful_Online_Test\"><\/span><strong>Features of a Successful Online Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To maximize the effectiveness of your assessments, incorporate these key features when you create a test paper online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clear Instructions:<\/strong> Provide concise and unambiguous instructions at the beginning of the test and for each section or question type, ensuring that learners understand what is expected of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appropriate Difficulty Level:<\/strong> Design questions that challenge learners without being overly complex or frustrating. Tailor the difficulty to the target audience and learning objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Randomized Question Order:<\/strong> Present questions in a random sequence to minimize the potential for cheating or collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time Limits (if applicable):<\/strong> Set reasonable time limits for the entire test or individual sections, depending on the complexity of the content and the desired assessment goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Immediate Feedback (optional):<\/strong> Provide instant feedback on individual questions or at the end of the test to enhance the learning experience and reinforce understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accessibility Features:<\/strong> Ensure your test is accessible to learners with disabilities by providing alternative formats, adjusting font sizes, or offering screen reader compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Detailed Reports and Analytics:<\/strong> Utilize reporting features to track individual and group performance, identify knowledge gaps, and evaluate the effectiveness of your test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you create online tests with an online test maker, the reports and stats are generated automatically. You can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-to-view-and-download-or-share-reports-of-quiz-takers\">view, download, or share<\/a> this data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these reports, you can view learners\u2019 names and email addresses, \u2018total scores\u2019 of learners, \u2018time taken to complete a test, learners\u2019 answers to each question, time spent per question report, etc. These reports help you determine the knowledge gaps, question difficulty level, the average time to complete a quiz, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch: How to Review Quiz Reports &amp; Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Review Quiz Reports &amp; Statistics\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WitPdeqPJsk?start=9&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Golden_Rules_for_Creating_Perfect_Online_Tests\"><\/span><strong>15 Golden Rules for Creating Perfect Online Tests<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the standard steps, just follow these golden rules or best practices to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create online tests <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on any topic that your learners will love. Let\u2019s unpack them one after another.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #1: Create Online Tests With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/exam-software\/\">Online Exam Software<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using test creator software or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/exam-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exam maker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software to create online tests can go in your favor in so many ways. It\u2019s a tool to help you show your creativity at every stage of the process, like adding questions, designing quizzes, configuring, and many other elements.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Create-Online-Tests-With-Online-Exam-Software.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48308\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner-btn newuishow \">\n<a class=\"round_btn try-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/register\/\">Get Started Free<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/register\/?demo\" class=\"getademobtn\">Get a Demo<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #2: Find &amp; Use Pre-Made Templates &amp; Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often while creating tests, instructors and teachers end up spending hours deciding the right questions to add. Even though it\u2019s not much work, it does take plenty of time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smarter way is to use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/templates\/s\/\"><b>professionally designed templates<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/public-quizzes\/\"><b>ready-to-use questions<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose any suitable template and edit it quickly to launch your test in minutes. For example, ProProfs offers 100+ scored quiz templates under different categories that you can use to build your tests.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Template-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48309\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner-btn newuishow \">\n<a class=\"round_btn try-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/templates\/s\/education-quiz\/\">View These Templates<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, you can access ready-to-use questions from the question bank. It\u2019s a smarter and more efficient way to build online tests as it cuts down the time by many hours. For instance, there are at least 100k+ questions on thousands of topics in the <\/span><b>ProProfs question bank<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can use.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Question-Bank.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48310\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner-btn newuishow \">\n<a class=\"round_btn try-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/public-quizzes\/\">Explore These Questions<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b><strong>Watch:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/b><span data-rich-links=\"{&quot;fple-t&quot;:&quot;How To Create A Quiz Using Question Bank &amp; Templates&quot;,&quot;fple-u&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/youtu.be\/NLRNfjUZc3M&quot;,&quot;fple-mt&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;first-party-link&quot;}\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How To Create A Quiz Using Question Bank &amp; Templates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Create a Quiz Using Question Bank &amp; Templates\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NLRNfjUZc3M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #3: Use Different Question Styles<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best practices with test questions is to use various types of questions like you would ask on a paper-based test. They include multiple-choice, true\/false, and short answer\/essay. Go for a robust <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/test-maker-software\/\">test maker<\/a> that supports these question types.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some examples of the different types of questions you can use in your online tests:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Multiple-Choice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Multiple-Choice.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>True or False<\/b>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/True-And-False.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Essay<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Essay-Type-N.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Matching<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matching-N.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing and matching different question types makes the tests interesting, and learners don\u2019t lose interest anytime soon. So, this is something you should keep in mind when you create online tests for employees or students.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #4: Group a Similar Set of Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put questions on the same topic in a group or those with the same directions in a group. By doing so, you\u2019ll be able to enhance the readability when you create a test online.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions on global warming can be grouped in a section.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions with the same directions as \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/best-true-false-quiz-questions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True or False<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or \u201cFill-in-the-blanks\u201d can be grouped together.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #5: Make Your Questions Interesting<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To implement this rule, along with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/great-tips-write-engaging-quiz-questions-marketing\/\"><b>writing engaging quiz questions<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can do the following:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-to-add-images-and-videos-to-questions-answers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add Images to Your Questions &amp; Answers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding relevant images within questions and answer options will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/innovative-practices-creating-online-exams\/\"><b>make an online exam<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or test engaging for learners. You can directly upload an image from your local system or search the web for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/\">free stock images<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding images to a test not only magnifies learning experiences but also helps the test-takers remember the correct answer for a longer time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an example of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/quizshow.php?title=mtq2mzi1mg4uiq&amp;q=3\"><b>identification question<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> created by adding an image to the question:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>What is this fish?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1368\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/What-is-this-fish.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48317\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an easy test maker comes the opportunity to create different types of questions. For example, it\u2019s impossible to add a video to a paper exam. But you can always add audio or a video in an online test.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Here\u2019s an example of a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/ugc\/story.php?title=example-quiz-video-in-quiz\"><b>video question<\/b><\/a><b>:&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Add-a-Video-or-Audio-Quiz-Questions.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48314\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an audio question, the learners first listen to the audio and then answer the questions that follow.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By adding a video or audio track to your questions, you can create questions like \u201cIdentify the animal in this video\u201d or \u201cWhich Prime Minister\u2019s voice has been captured in this audio?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating such types of questions will make your test engaging and fun.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #6: Check the Accuracy of Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before finalizing the questions and moving ahead, you should always check the accuracy of the questions. To ensure all the questions added to your test are apt and correct, tick the following points off:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 There\u2019s only one right answer, and all other answers are incorrect. Leave no room for confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 Arrange answer options in numerical, alphabetical, or sequential order.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 All answer choices are grammatically or otherwise consistent so that no learner might (correctly or incorrectly) assume that it cannot be the correct answer option.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #7: Configure Security Settings to Prevent Cheating<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Configure security in online tests just like you\u2019d do for a paper-based test to ensure that learners don\u2019t cheat. You can:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Randomize Questions<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change the order of questions so that learners sitting next to each other would not have the same questions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Shuffle Answer Options<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For multiple-choice questions, you can shuffle the answer option so that the options, such as A, B, C, and D, are not always in the same order when a question is presented. That way, no one can take an answer key from another learner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Put a Time Limit<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can put a limit on the entire test or certain questions so that learners only have the time to finish a test and not enough time to look up answers on the internet or elsewhere. This will enable you to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enforce fair practices for quiz takers and preserve the standards you\u2019ve set for your assessments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #8: Automate Grading<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assign scores and grades to correct answers while creating questions in a test. These grades will be automatically assigned each time a learner gives the correct answer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ESM24.png\" alt=\"esm24\" class=\"wp-image-45214\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated grading or scoring for questions will save you time from grading each answer manually. This grading system works best for question types like fill-in-the-blanks, true or false, and multiple-choice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #9. Add Instant Feedback to Answers<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide learners with instant feedback (explanations) based on their answers. Providing instant feedback for each answer will help learners practice and attain mastery over a topic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The feedback is displayed to learners as soon as they answer a question.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-Question-feedback.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48418\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add three types of instant feedback in a test:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single feedback for all answers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feedback for every correct as well as incorrect answer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feedback for each answer option<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #10: Personalize Your Tests<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your tests a unique personality. Personalize your online tests as and how you like them. If the standard layout and appearance of an online test is not as per your preference, edit the test and make some custom changes to make it more attractive to test takers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiment with your logo, color schemes, or background images to personalize your tests. See what fits best, and go for it!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, while creating a test about healthy food habits, go for a background image showing healthy food options. It helps give a personality to tests, and they appear more attractive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ESM29.jpg\" alt=\"esm29\" class=\"wp-image-45220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #11: Customize the Test Results<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A superior <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/best-test-maker-software\/\">test generator software<\/a> lets you decide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-do-i-reveal-the-correct-answers-in-the-quiz-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>how to display test results<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to your learners.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when you create tests in an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/test-maker-software\/\"><b>online test maker<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can customize test results based on learners\u2019 scores or grades like \u201cgood work,\u201d \u201cexcellent work, keep it up,\u201d \u201crevise &amp; attempt again,\u201d etc. These will be displayed to the learners at the end of their quizzes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1517\" height=\"1017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Customize-the-results-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48419\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even choose what part of the learners\u2019 report you want to be displayed, like the total number of correct\/incorrect answers and the time taken to complete a quiz.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #12: Secure Your Test With a Password<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect your online tests with a password to prevent unauthorized access. Create a private link so that only authorized learners with their unique login credentials can access the tests.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #13: Review Settings Before Sharing<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re done creating your test, never forget to go back and review all the settings. There might be something you missed or some additional changes you want to make. Reviewing your settings will give you an opportunity to ensure there are no shortcomings in your tests.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #14: Share Secured Tests<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve reviewed all the settings, especially the security settings, share your tests via email, share in a group (online classroom), or simply add tests online by embedding them into your website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But make sure your tests are password-protected to avoid unauthorized access.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Rule #15: Access Automated Reports &amp; Stats<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create online tests<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with an online test maker, the reports and stats are generated automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-to-view-and-download-or-share-reports-of-quiz-takers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">view, download, or share<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this data.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these reports, you can view learners\u2019 names and email addresses, \u2018total scores\u2019 of learners, \u2018time taken to complete a test, learners\u2019 answers to each question, time spent per question report, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an example of a grade book report generated by <\/span><b>ProProfs Online Test Maker<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PP-QM-Report.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48331\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These reports will help you determine the knowledge gaps, question difficulty level, the average time to complete a quiz, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These best practices will help you polish your online test-building skills. And do remember to find a good online test maker software that fits your needs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find them online as quiz software, student assessment software, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/\">online quiz maker<\/a>, online quiz generator, and other similar terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019re familiar with the golden rules for creating online tests, go ahead and start creating perfect ones.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For that you\u2019ll need the right kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/best-test-maker-software\/\">test maker tool<\/a>. Let\u2019s find out how to choose the best solution to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create online tests<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for students or any other audience type<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span data-rich-links=\"{&quot;fple-t&quot;:&quot;How to Choose the Best Quiz Software&quot;,&quot;fple-u&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/youtu.be\/6ozRoUWeCIY&quot;,&quot;fple-mt&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;first-party-link&quot;}\">Watch: How to Choose the Best Quiz Software<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Choose the Best Quiz Software\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6ozRoUWeCIY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But before that, let\u2019s look at a real-life example of how a university benefitted from creating practice tests online for exam preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Online Test Creation Case Study: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/case-study\/full-sail-university\/\">Full Sail University<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a premier media arts institution in Winter Park, Florida, offering 40+ degree programs. Its courses are designed around real-world industry experience and creative problem-solving.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Problem It Encountered: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The university needed training materials that could be accessed repeatedly and on-demand, regardless of what degree program or course the students were currently enrolled in. This was intended to help its students prepare for the software certification exam.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Solution It Adopted:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It deployed a <\/span><b>cloud-based quiz-making tool <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and created practice tests modeled after the actual certification exam. The practice <\/span><b>tests were super easy to build using the application. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The university could set the <\/span><b>same parameters as the actual certification test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including a <\/span><b>question bank, time limit, and minimum passing grade.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/test-maker-software\/\">online testing software<\/a> that it previously used didn\u2019t offer the functionalities that the new solution did.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Result It Got: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The practice tests created using the q<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">uiz maker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were <\/span><b>hands down the best resource made available<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the university. It <\/span><b>achieved a near 100% success rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with students passing the actual certification exam.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_an_Online_Test_Software_Useful_for_You\"><\/span><strong>How Is an Online Test Software Useful for You?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online test maker simplifies the entire learning process for students and teachers by giving a better overview, helping address all learning styles, and saving time &amp; effort. It also provides ease of certification and can work across multiple types of devices. Let\u2019s understand these points in detail to get a better idea:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Gives a Better Overview<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part of using a test maker is that it gives a better overview of questions. This is helpful because when students look at a long list of questions, they easily become overwhelmed. This increases the probability of them skipping questions to which they do not know the answers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent that, you can show just one question at a time. You can also set a reminder for the questions that the learners skip. This will help students attempt all questions and learn from their mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Helps Address All Learning Styles<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different learners exhibit different learning styles. Some are visual learners, some are auditory learners, and others are kinesthetic learners.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, hotspot questions, image-based questions, and audio and video questions cater to the different preferences of learners and hold their attention till the end.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use a single type of question in your test, it might not be possible for you to address different learning styles. But, when you use an online test maker or software, you can use mixed question types and address different learning styles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Saves Time &amp; Effort<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manually grading test papers and individually sharing feedback for answers is extremely time-consuming and laborious for teachers. Also, there are high chances of mistakes in this method of evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an online test maker, however, teachers can simplify the process. They can automate grading by pre-assigning scores to questions. So, when a learner answers a question correctly, the system recognizes it and grades automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All they need to do is feed the answers when creating online tests. This way, learners get instant results and the time to focus on their improvement areas immediately.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Works Across Devices<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online tests created with an online test maker perfectly fit the screen size of tablets, laptops, and smartphones.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you don\u2019t have to bug your learners to take the tests strictly on a PC at a fixed time. You can simply set a date and time for test availability and let your learners attempt it at their convenience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Helps with Engagement &amp; Better Knowledge Retention&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expecting your students to complete academic quizzes without a motivating element like completion certificates isn\u2019t a good strategy. Every student needs a reason to complete an online test. In fact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7051020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that the knowledge retention improved as a result of rewarding the brain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing that a reward is waiting for them at the end of a quiz will encourage them to give their best shot at it. That\u2019s why you should choose a quiz maker with a certification feature.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Select_the_Best_Online_Test_Maker\"><\/span><strong>How to Select the Best Online Test Maker<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best test-making tool should be easy to use, with options to create different types of tests, have automated grading &amp; feedback as well as smart tracking &amp; reporting features. It should also have multiple settings and configurations for you to create the tests the way you want. Now let\u2019s have a look at these in detail:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Easy to Use<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, the software you choose should be user-friendly. It won\u2019t achieve widespread adoption if there\u2019s a steep learning curve and long setup time. The lesser the hassles, the better the software.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Options to Create Different Types of Tests<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is non-negotiable for teachers. Nobody wants to limit themselves to one testing type; it\u2019s unviable for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/comprehensive-assessment\/\">comprehensive assessments<\/a>. So, the solution you choose should enable you to create different types of tests that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/create-learning-style-quiz\/\"><b>address different learning styles<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will improve learning and retention.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Automated Grading &amp; Feedback<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grading, scoring, and feedback are vital elements in any learning assessment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why the tool you choose should support these functionalities through automation to save you time and effort.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019ll increase the efficiency of online tests as the test results of hundreds or even thousands of learners are automatically graded, and feedback is delivered instantly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Smart Tracking &amp; Reporting<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming to another essential feature, real-time tracking and actionable reports should be available in the test maker software you choose. Ask yourself &#8211; what good is using software if you have to prepare the reports yourself?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools that let you track your learners\u2019 progress in real-time and generate detailed reports after a test is complete are advisable. You should be able to view all your learners\u2019 activities like when they took a test, how much time they took to complete a test, at what question they dropped the test, the number of wrong attempts they made, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\">Settings &amp; Configurations<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the software application you\u2019re considering lets you configure the necessary settings like enabling password protection, setting a time limit to tests, enabling notifications, randomizing questions, disabling tab switching, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Watch: this video guide to understand: <\/b><strong><span data-rich-links=\"{&quot;fple-t&quot;:&quot;How to Choose the Best Test Generator&quot;,&quot;fple-u&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/youtu.be\/U_lXpWUuvRg&quot;,&quot;fple-mt&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;first-party-link&quot;}\">How to Choose the Best Test Generator<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Choose the Best Test Generator\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U_lXpWUuvRg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Online_Tests_Just_the_Way_You_Want_Them\"><\/span><strong>Create Online Tests Just the Way You Want Them!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether for academic or corporate hiring &amp; training purposes, online tests make the easiest and most effective form of assessment. They are quick, time and labor-saving, and customizable according to your evaluation plans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To leverage the full benefits of such tests, you should deploy the right online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/test-maker-software\/\">test maker<\/a> and follow the best practices. Only then can you streamline your test creation, administration, tracking, &amp; analysis tasks to offer impactful learning experiences to your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While purchasing a test maker, consider all the key features and their corresponding benefits. 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