The features available to test-takers when taking tests are described in this section, as well as information about which of the TAO products they are enabled in.
They are divided into two sub-categories, which contain the features (and the extensions required for them) used in:
- The test set-up
- Tools to facilitate test-takin
The table below contains a list of the features available which are used in the test set-up.
|
Feature |
Description |
Enabled in |
Extension(s) required |
|
Test Runner |
Provides the environment for taking tests on any standard web browser and a wide range of devices including iPad and Android mobile devices |
Core Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoDelivery |
|
Student answers to be saved before submit |
Test-taker’s responses are saved to cache in case of inactivity or accidental logout. |
Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoTestRunnerPlugins |
|
Offline cache runner |
Allows a whole test to be loaded in the browser (instead of item per item as normal). As long as the connection is live, answers are submitted to the server. If the connection is lost, the test-taker can continue to navigate through the test. When the connection returns, the test-taker actions which took place when connection was lost are sent to the server. If necessary, the test-taker’s actions can be downloaded to a CSV file which can be uploaded to the TAO interface later. |
Enterprise |
extension-tao-testqti |
2. Features for facilitating Test-taking
The table below contains a list of the features available which can be used to facilitate the test-taking process. They offer tools the test-taker can use whilst taking a test.
|
Feature |
Description |
Enabled in |
Extension(s) required |
|
BODMAS calculator |
Provides a calculator for use in: Brackets, powers and roots, division, multiplication, addition, subtraction. |
Core Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoQtiTest |
|
Scientific calculator |
Provides a calculator with scientific functions |
Core Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoQtiTest |
|
Simple calculator |
Provides a simple calculator (for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) |
Core Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoQtiTest |
|
Highlighter tool |
Controls the number of test-takers entering a TAO environment simultaneously based on CPU load and other monitoring data |
Core Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoQtiTest |
|
Line Reader |
The Line Reader allows the test-taker to visually isolate a line of text |
Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoTestRunnerPlugins |
|
Answer masking |
Test-takers can hide certain answer choices when choice-related items are presented to them. (The test-taker can mentally answer the question, then reveal the answer choices.) |
Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoTestRunnerPlugins |
|
Area Masking |
Allows the test-taker to place a covering sheet over any portion of the test. |
Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoTestRunnerPlugins |
|
Choice Elimination |
Allows the test-taker to strike out choices to mentally reduce the number of possible correct responses (without actually hiding the choices). Also known as Answer Eliminator. |
Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoTestRunnerPlugins |
|
Magnifying Glass |
The test-taker can magnify a portion of the test content through a moveable portal. |
Ignite Pro Enterprise |
taoTestRunnerPlugins |
|
Text & Background Color Choice |
Enables a test-taker to select their preferred presentation of test content, with variations in the text and background colors. |
Ignite Pro Enterprise |
tao-colorcontrast |
|
TextHelp computer-read-aloud |
Enables the TextHelp speech stream capability, reading test content out loud to test-takers. It is a proprietary solution, and requires a contract with TextHelp. |
Ignite Pro Enterprise |
tao-texthelp |