{"id":23287,"date":"2019-11-22T06:05:36","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T01:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=23287"},"modified":"2025-02-24T04:00:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T23:00:15","slug":"how-to-create-an-online-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/how-to-create-an-online-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Online Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A survey by the American Society for Training &amp; Development found that companies with comprehensive e-learning training programs have 218% higher revenue per employee and 24% higher profit margins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/3115\/e-learning-and-digital-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the e-learning market worldwide was almost <\/span><b>200 billion USD in 2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is forecast to reach almost <\/span><b>400 billion USD by 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The figures mentioned above, and a few more statistics (given below) help us understand the inclination of both the education &amp; corporate sector toward using online learning &amp; assessment models.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/662492\/helpfulness-of-digital-study-technologies-usa\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/statistics-1.png\" alt=\"statistics\" class=\"wp-image-47179\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1130331\/e-learning-market-size-segment-worldwide\/\">Statista<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The online mode of knowledge evaluation using <\/span><b>cloud-based exam software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is easy, scalable, secure, and equips you to <\/span><b>conduct online exams anytime, anywhere<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you\u2019ll learn all you need to know to create effective online exams. But before we get into the details, let\u2019s first understand what online exams are. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Online_Exam\"><\/span><b>What Is an Online Exam?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online exam is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/formal-assessment\/\">formal assessment<\/a> created, shared, and taken online via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/exam-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online exam software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Learners can take online exams on computers and other electronic devices<\/span> anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online exam tools let you set up various security and anti-cheating measures, such as shuffling, proctoring, question pooling, and more, to ensure the credibility and validity of your assessments.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online exams are conducted for various purposes, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/what-is-student-assessment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student assessment<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/solutions\/employee-training-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee training<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruitment<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certification programs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/employee-compliance-assessment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulatory compliance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Start creating impactful online exams today to boost learning and performance across your organization!<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/register\/\"><strong>Get Started Free<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Create_an_Online_Exam_Using_Online_Exam_Maker\"><\/span><b>Steps to Create an Online Exam Using Online Exam Maker<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video above offers a quick guide on how to create an exam or test. However, if you prefer a text-based walkthrough, please find the detailed steps outlined below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 1: Choose Your Template<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step that you need to take to create exams online is to explore the templates (you can also create an exam from scratch if you need specific details customized and have some time on your hands). To reach the templates section, click &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/create-a-quiz\/\">Create a Quiz<\/a>&#8216; on the homepage, which takes you to the templates section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it\u2019s an exam, you need to choose the scored templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the templates section, and explore scored templates under the many tabs such as business, education, sports, holiday, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the template you like and get started. You can preview the template and then edit it to create your exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/online4.jpg.png\" alt=\"online4-jpg\" class=\"wp-image-47052\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 2: Add Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding or building questions is probably the most difficult part of creating a quiz or an exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have brainstormed for hours and couldn\u2019t come up with the perfect questions. To avoid this, go directly to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/public-quizzes\/\">question library<\/a> and search for your topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the most relevant questions and import them directly into your exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you need to create an online exam about rainforests, just type \u201crainforests\u201d in the search bar and choose questions from the list of questions that appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/online5.jpg.png\" alt=\"online5-jpg\" class=\"wp-image-47053\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, there are various question types that you can play around with. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/multiple-choice-test-maker\/\">create a multiple-choice test<\/a>, hotspot questions test, descriptive test, or throw in a mix of questions to make your exam fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 3: Automate Grading &amp; Assign Instant Feedback<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To save more of your time, pre-assign grades or scores for correct answers while adding the questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, when a learner attempts the correct answer, the grade or score will be automatically assigned, and the final scores will keep adding up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/online6.jpg-1.png\" alt=\"online6-jpg\" class=\"wp-image-47181\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like automating grading can save you tons of time, providing instant feedback can save you from manually adding feedback for all the learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you click the Feedback icon, you can add three types of feedback:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Single feedback for all answers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feedback for each answer option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feedback for every correct and incorrect answer option<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Add feedback that will be displayed automatically after the question is attempted. It could be a remark or an explanation for the correct answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/online7.png\" alt=\"Add feedback\" class=\"wp-image-47182\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Check out how adding reference information in the feedback helps <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/case-study\/nebraska\/\"><i>Nebraska\u2019s Health Department<\/i><\/a><i> conduct exams where students can learn more with each exam.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 4: Customize Your Exams<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With online exam makers, you can customize your exam papers to make them more fun. For example, you can add your logo, change the background images, themes, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can include images, videos, and additional documents to make them more engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/online8.png\" alt=\"Customize Your Exams\" class=\"wp-image-47183\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Watch: <\/b><b>How to Design Beautiful Quizzes Like a Pro<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z3FW1rYVS4o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Step 5: Configure Security Settings<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you&#8217;ve customized the completion certificates, you&#8217;re almost done with creating your exam paper online. But before you share it with your learners, don&#8217;t forget to configure the security settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Randomize the order of questions and shuffle answer options to reduce the chances of cheating. Also, secure your exam with password protection to prevent unauthorized access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/online9.jpg.png\" alt=\"online9-jpg\" class=\"wp-image-47055\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/share-embed\"><b>Assigning an Exam to Learners<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re done creating an online examination test, it\u2019s time to assign it to the learners. You can either share the exam with learners <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-do-i-send-a-quiz\">via email<\/a> or assign it to them in an online classroom. You can even <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-do-i-embed-a-quiz-on-my-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">embed the exam on your website<\/a> and set the availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-to-brand-and-customize-a-quiz-certificate\"><b>Setting Up Your Completion Certificates<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody loves getting rewarded! Again, this may not be a necessary step, but issuing completion certificates makes the online exam experience much more engaging and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can customize the exam completion certificates the way you want by adding your logo, colors, and desired fields. The certificates will be automatically issued to your learners after they\u2019ve completed the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/online10.png\" alt=\"Setting Up Your Completion Certificates\" class=\"wp-image-47184\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch: How Life Winks LLC easily assessed &amp; certified their clients with ProProfs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l4FTXAlShbo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ready to elevate your assessments? Design &amp; deploy secure online exams to evaluate with precision!<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/register\/\"><strong>Get Started Free<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Those were all the steps you need to take to create your online exams with an exam maker. But to create effective exams, there are some best practices you should follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_an_Online_Exam_Points_to_Remember\"><\/span><b>Creating an Online Exam: Points to Remember<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating an online exam can be tricky, but you can make it easier with online exam creator software. However, you might encounter hurdles during the process. To ensure a smooth experience, consider these tips for making a perfect online exam in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Keep Your Learners in Mind<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><em>What are learners supposed to do after learning the course? Figure that out and build the appropriate interactive elements in the course.<\/em><br><br>&#8211; Tom Kuhlmann, eLearning expert<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the end in mind!<br>The result you seek is for your learners\u2019 education and training. When using some of the best online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/exam-software\/\">exam software<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/\">make a quiz<\/a> or exam, it\u2019s essential to know who your learners are.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you\u2019re creating an exam for students, make sure the questions are focused on the courses they learned or about their knowledge. If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/create-a-quiz\/\">creating quizzes<\/a> for employees, you can include various job-related questions and aptitude questions in the test.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Use Templates<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not choosing to create your exam using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/templates\/s\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">templates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;re probably opting for a longer way of creating an exam online. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/best-exam-software\/\">best online exam creators<\/a> in the market have ready-to-use templates that are professionally designed by experts. So, the chances of anything going wrong are reduced by a large extent. <\/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;\">It\u2019s because the settings are already configured, the notifications are enabled, the questions are already assigned grades, and more. Plus, editing the templates and creating your online exam takes the bare minimum effort. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why if you choose from the scored quiz templates, you can create your online exam in minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Online.jpg.png\" alt=\"online-jpg\" class=\"wp-image-47049\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Import Readymade Questions From a Library<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hardest part of creating an exam is coming up with good questions. It takes a lot of brainstorming and a lot of time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better way to add questions to your online exam when creating it with an online exam creator is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-do-i-find-readymade-questions-or-create-a-quiz-using-an-existing-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">import readymade questions from a question library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A public question library is a collection of a huge number of ready-to-use questions across different topics. To import those questions into your quiz, all you need to do is:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the question library<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type in your topic in the search bar<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore from the list of questions that appear<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the questions that are most relevant, and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import them directly into your quiz<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saves a lot of time, doesn&#8217;t it?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. Mix up Question Types<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the exam to be effective, we advise you to mix up different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/what-question-types-do-you-support\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">question types<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as it is an excellent way to make the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/great-tips-write-engaging-quiz-questions-marketing\/\">quiz engaging<\/a>. It can also help you gain a lot of information about a student or candidate applying for a job or giving a normal test. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can either have multiple correct answers or have only one correct answer to make the test look simple. You can also include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/best-true-false-quiz-questions\/\">true or false questions<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing up these question types while using an online exam platform can make your exam more challenging, but it ensures you get the information you need about a particular learner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Online1.png\" alt=\"online1\" class=\"wp-image-47180\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. Automate Grading and Add Instant Feedback<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since we&#8217;re talking about saving time, how can we not mention the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-do-the-different-kinds-of-grading-and-scoring-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automated grading<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feature? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s the point of using an online exam creator if you&#8217;re not automating the grading system?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automating grading for your online examinations is one of the best uses of online exam creators. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you&#8217;re adding questions, you can assign grades or scores to their correct answers in advance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By doing so, you can automate the entire grading process for your exam. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like automating grading, you can save the time you&#8217;d otherwise spend giving feedback for answers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this, you need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-to-add-explanations-to-your-answers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">add question feedback<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&#8217;ll be instantly displayed after the quiz taker answers a question. It could be a remark, an explanation for the correct answers, or any other feedback that you&#8217;d want to give. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/online2.jpg.png\" alt=\"online2-jpg\" class=\"wp-image-47050\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/online3.jpg.png\" alt=\"online3-jpg\" class=\"wp-image-47051\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>6. Make Your Exam Interesting<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online exams would be boring if not for the amazing multimedia add-ons. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can either:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-to-add-images-and-videos-to-questions-answers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add images or videos within answer options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-do-i-add-a-video-and-audio-track-to-quiz-questions-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add an audio or video clip to your questions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/exam-software\/\">exam maker<\/a> you\u2019re using enables it, try to incorporate more and more images and videos within your questions or answers as you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/test-maker-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create an online test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This makes your exam more engaging.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>7. Stop Cheating in Its Tracks<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/best-exam-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tests, and assessments taken online save students from being under the watchful eye of an invigilator. On the other hand, it also lets many students use unethical means to pass their exams. Don\u2019t worry; here&#8217;s what you can do to prevent that from happening:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Create question pools<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of using a fixed number of questions in your assessment, try creating a pool of questions. Having a pool of questions from which you can choose will give an impression that the assessment test uses randomized questions and, so, can\u2019t be tricked. To make sure that no cheating takes place, you can create a very large question pool.<\/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;\">Randomizing the order of questions is another highly effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/essential-ways-to-prevent-cheating-in-online-assessments\/\">cheating prevention method<\/a>. The result is that students aren&#8217;t likely to get the same questions twice or in the same sequence, for that matter. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The strategy is to address the issue of students being able to share answers to the assessment questions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Enable proctoring <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By enabling proctoring, you can ask exam takers to share their screens and turn on their webcams for the exam duration. Once an exam taker submits the exam, you can check the screenshots, screen recording, and webcam video feed recording you get for any suspicious activity. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Set time limits<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students taking remote exams may use textbooks and notes to find the right answers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting a timer gives the learners a fixed time frame in which they need to complete the examination, thereby not giving them enough time to cheat during an exam. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By creating an online exam with a completion time, participants don\u2019t have the time to go over notes or any other means to get through the online examination. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, that being said, you must give the participants sufficient time to complete the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Disable tab switching<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When conducting an exam online, learners may look up answers online. In fact, that might be the first thought that comes to their mind when they don\u2019t know the answers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can disable tab switching to prevent exam takers from looking up answers online. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isn&#8217;t this yet another amazing use of online digital exam software? You can configure settings to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-do-i-prevent-cheating-on-my-quiz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent cheating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your exam. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>8. Issue Completion Certificates<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another amazing but optional point to remember is customizing a completion certificate for your learners. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/\">online quiz maker<\/a> such as ProProfs, you can design a completion certificate with your logo and custom fields like learners&#8217; names, scores, and more. These certificates will be automatically issued to your learners after they finish the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Watch: <\/b><b>How to Create a Custom Completion Certificate<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F5cqI695fOI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>9. Secure Your Exam<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After carefully creating your exam, you wouldn&#8217;t want the wrong people to access it. So, it\u2019s important to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.proprofs.com\/how-can-i-make-my-quizzes-secure-and-private\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensure the safety of your online exam <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and prevent unauthorized access before sharing it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do so, you must protect your exam with a password and create a private link so that only authorized learners with their unique login credentials can access the test.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>10. Create and Share Exams Anytime, Anywhere<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best thing about using an online exam creator is the freedom to create and share exams from any place at any time. You could be traveling, at home resting, or simply relaxing on vacation far from your workplace. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the online exam creator is cloud-based software, you can create and share an exam or test anytime, anywhere. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case Study: How Towle Driving School Streamlined Post-Training Exams<\/strong><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3_mzjBp8mRc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you&#8217;ve got the hang of using an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/solutions\/exam-software\/\">online exam maker<\/a> to create exams, let&#8217;s explore why it&#8217;s such a fantastic idea. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Transform how you assess &amp; engage learners. Start creating secure, dynamic &amp; effective exams to enhance learning outcomes!<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/register\/\"><strong>Get Started Free<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Using_Online_Exam_Maker_for_Building_Exams\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Using Online Exam Maker for Building Exams<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online examination platform can help you accurately gauge your learners\u2019 subject knowledge. It provides a highly effective way for teachers and instructors to teach better and save time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some more benefits that you can unlock with the help of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online exam software<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. Build Exams in Minutes<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine this &#8211; you&#8217;re running short on time but have to create questions for an online exam to be conducted the next day. Jotting down questions can be hard when you have less time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In such a situation, you can turn to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/templates\/s\/\">scored quiz templates<\/a> or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/public-quizzes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">question library<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you build online exams quickly and easily.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Save Time<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the issues most teachers struggle with is the grading of exam papers and feedback for each student. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wouldn&#8217;t it be great if that could all happen automatically? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With online exam makers, you can pre-assign scores to questions and answer options to automate the grading of your exam and provide instant feedback for correct and incorrect answers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding feedback will display it instantly after the question is answered, helping in faster knowledge retention. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">In this way, pre-assigning grades and feedback can help save hours of your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Watch: How 5ive2wo Tutoring automated student assessments, instant scoring &amp; feedback<\/strong><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TbuMzTyaPfI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. Prevent Cheating<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have created the perfect online exam, but there are always a few who&#8217;ll try to cheat on it to get that perfect score. Thankfully, with settings and configurations, such as shuffling, tab switching prevention, etc., in online exam creator software, you can stop cheating in its tracks.<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. Robust Reporting<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating exams with online exam software is not only the final scores you access. Owing to its robust reporting feature, you also get a full picture of the following: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of wrong attempts<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of correct answers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time spent per question<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time spent to complete the exam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These details can help you assess your students&#8217; holistic performance and have an in-depth analysis of the overall exam difficulty level. You can view the reports and download them anytime, anywhere. <\/span><br><strong>Case Study: How FLIP Leverages ProProfs to Improve Teacher &amp; Learner Experience<\/strong><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uesAKqBoJPM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. Promote Self-Assessment<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">software for online exams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as ProProfs, let you create online classrooms for your students to create different learner groups and assign them tests, quizzes, and courses. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can create learner groups based on their scores or different learning abilities. This, in turn, will help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/blog\/student-self-assessment\/\">students self-assess<\/a> their performance by letting them compare it within the group and also motivate them to perform better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Empower your educational or training programs. Start building smarter, faster &amp; cheat-proof exams today!<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/quiz-school\/register\/\"><strong>Get Started Free<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Secure_Exams_Easily\"><\/span><b>Create Secure Exams Easily<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating and conducting an exam online is an excellent way to accurately assess students\u2019 knowledge in an efficient and scalable way. Additionally, online exams offer high levels of flexibility and security, making them the clear choice compared to pen-and-paper-based exams. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equip yourself with robust exam software today to get all the benefits of online exams. ProProfs offers a simple and user-friendly interface and over a hundred settings to configure, customize &amp; secure your exams. It also comes with a question bank of over a million ready-to-use questions covering almost every topic. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-52358 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.eap_section_title_52358 { color: #444 !important; margin-bottom:  30px !important; }#sp-ea-52358.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-52358.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-52358.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-52358.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-52358.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon.fa { float: right; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}#sp-ea-52358.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon.fa {margin-right: 0;}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_52358\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span> Frequently Asked Questions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"sp-ea-52358\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"fa-angle-up\" data-col-icon=\"fa-angle-down\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=#collapse523580 href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"true\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-angle-up\"><\/i> What is a good way to give students an online assessment?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse523580\" data-parent=#sp-ea-52358><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>A good online assessment should be engaging, fair, and effective. Here\u2019s how to create one:<br \/>\n1. Use a reliable online test maker with auto-grading and analytics.<br \/>\n2. Include a mix of question types (MCQs, short answer, case-based, etc.).<br \/>\n3. Enable security features like question shuffling and time limits.<br \/>\n4. Provide instant feedback and performance reports.<br \/>\n5. Ensure accessibility across devices for student convenience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=#collapse523581 href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i> What are some free online test maker tools?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse523581\" data-parent=#sp-ea-52358><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Here are the two most popular options:<br \/>\n1. <strong>ProProfs Quiz Maker<\/strong> - Offers a forever free plan with AI quiz generation, auto-grading, 20+ question types, customizable templates, and analytics. It\u2019s ideal for short quizzes and assessments.<br \/>\n2. <strong>Google Forms<\/strong> - A simple tool for creating quizzes with multiple question types and automated scoring, plus easy result tracking via Google Sheets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=#collapse523582 href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i> How do you create a proctored exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse523582\" data-parent=#sp-ea-52358><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>A proctored exam monitors students to prevent cheating. To create one:<br \/>\n1. Use proctoring-enabled exam software like ProProfs, ExamSoft, or Respondus.<br \/>\n2. Create your exam by adding questions and answer options.<br \/>\n3. Enable webcam and screen-sharing options to monitor test-takers.<br \/>\n4. Set up anti-cheating features like question shuffling, tab switching prevention, and copy-paste restrictions.<br \/>\n5. Provide clear guidelines for students on test rules and monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=#collapse523583 href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i> How do I create a certification exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse523583\" data-parent=#sp-ea-52358><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Follow these steps:<br \/>\n1. Define the competencies and knowledge areas to be tested.<br \/>\n2. Create a mix of question types to assess different skills.<br \/>\n3. Use an online exam maker with automated grading and tracking to create your exam.<br \/>\n4. Set a passing score and enable certification issuance upon completion.<br \/>\n5. 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