Create Secure Exams Easily

Preventing cheating in online exams is easy using secure exam software with proctoring and anti-cheating tools. You can shuffle the order of your questions & answer options, create question banks for random question selection, enable proctoring, disable tab/browser switching, add time limits, disable print/copy/download, create unique login credentials for exam takers, and restrict exam availability to specific time frames & IPs.

Check out this article to learn more about How to Prevent Cheating in Online Exams.

You can schedule an exam for a specific date/time frame by going to your exam settings and locating “Quiz Availability” under the “Advanced” tab. All you need to do is select your time zone and set the start and expiry date/time for the exam. Once you’ve created a schedule for your exam, you can let your learners know by setting up an exam announcement in your virtual classroom.

Alternatively, you can go to the “Compliance” section in the Advanced settings and set a time period/date by which the exam must be completed, adding reminders to ensure the exam is completed on time.

Besides exam security and anti-cheating settings, the other most recommended configurations for online exams include setting minimum passing scores for certification, restricting the allowed attempts, adding a time limit, disabling question skipping, setting up a schedule for quiz availability, enabling review before final submission, and tagging questions to test competency on specific topics.

If you have a large number of exam takers, it’s also recommended that you use virtual classrooms to set up multiple instructors, learner groups, group admins, etc., for optimal exam management.

You can set the minimum passing score for your exam by navigating to the General tab in your exam settings and locating “Completion Certificate” under “Presentation.” Here, you can set the minimum score percentage that exam takers must achieve for certification, as well as customize your certificate per your needs. To set the maximum allowed attempts, you need to scroll to the “Order” section and choose a number for “Number of Attempts Allowed.”

You can also restrict your learners from reattempting an exam for a specified period of time using the “Lock Quiz After an Attempt” option in Advanced settings.

Apart from the essay and video response questions, all question types are graded automatically based on your point assignment. ProProfs’ online exam builder lets you assign points to questions and answer options in a bunch of ways. You can choose between regular, partial, and custom grading to suit your needs.

In regular grading, the learner is either awarded the full points or none at all, whereas, in partial grading, they get points based on how correctly they answered a checkbox, matching, or fill-in-the-blanks question. Custom grading, the most flexible option, lets you assign different points for each answer option. You can also have negative markings for incorrect responses and award bonus points for exemplary performance. To know more about ProProfs online exam maker’s scoring system, check out this quick guide on how to automate & configure grading.

You can set up an automated certification program for your exam by going to your exam settings and navigating to “Completion Certificate” under the “Presentation” section. You can opt between always displaying the certificate in the reports or displaying it only if the exam taker achieves a minimum score percentage of your choosing. You can choose and edit one of ProProfs’ professionally designed certificate templates or upload your own design & add tracking info fields. ProProfs also lets you set expiry dates for your certificates.

All you need to do is go to the advanced settings tab, locate “Quiz Completion Compliant Till” in the Compliance section, and add an expiry date or time period. You can also choose to send emails to learners on certificate expiry and ask them to retake the exam. Check out this help page to learn more about How to Automatically Award Custom Certificates to Learners.

Here's how you can create a multi-sectional exam:

• Start a New Quiz: Click + Create a Quiz > + Create Your Own and give it a name and description. You can also add a cover image.
• Add Sections: Select + Add Question in the editor, choose Section from the question type overlay, and click Add. Name and describe the section.
• Add Questions: For each section, choose from 20+ question types, and add questions accordingly. Drag and drop questions to reorganize if needed.
• Manage Settings: Click the gear icon to configure section-specific settings, such as the number of questions, time limits, shuffling options, or minimum passing percentage.
• Preview: Once done, preview your quiz to ensure everything is set up correctly.

For more help, read this step-by-step guide on How to Create a Multi-Sectional Exam.

Yes, ProProfs is designed to scale and can easily handle exams for up to 20,000 learners annually. Its robust cloud-based infrastructure, powered by state-of-the-art IBM servers, ensures high availability and reliability, even during peak usage.

ProProfs also supports features like virtual classrooms, bulk learner registration, group management, and centralized tracking to manage large volumes of learners seamlessly. Additionally, advanced reporting tools allow you to track progress, analyze performance trends, and ensure smooth exam administration for thousands of participants.

ProProfs notifies candidates about their exams through automated email notifications. You can configure these notifications to alert candidates about quiz assignments, completion statuses, and results. Additionally, you can set reminders for upcoming deadlines or certificate expirations to ensure timely participation.

Also, through the virtual classroom feature, you can assign quizzes to specific groups, enabling candidates to access exam details from their dashboards. This streamlined approach ensures clear communication and efficient exam management.

ProProfs is built with responsive design and cross-platform compatibility, ensuring a seamless experience across devices and browsers. It works smoothly on all browsers and is optimized for desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

You can test the exam’s appearance on different devices using the preview option. Additionally, ProProfs performs regular updates to maintain compatibility with the latest browser versions and operating systems.

Here’s how:

• Add images, videos, and audio to questions for an immersive experience.
• Use various question types, including highly interactive ones such as drag-and-drop, hotspot, and video response.
• Provide instant explanations for correct and incorrect answers.
• Incorporate your organization’s logo, colors, and graphics for a personalized touch.
• Award custom certificates for completing the exam or achieving a high score.
• Ask situation/scenario-based questions.
• Add an audio/video track to your test and ask questions about it.