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Company OverviewCompany Overview
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ExamSoft is a leading
provider of end-to-end CBT
solutions
13 YEARSExperience in CBT
Used by 200+Academic, licensing, & certifying institutions
Including:Health Professionals Financial ServicesAcademia
~4 MILLIONExams delivered
+700K ExamTakers
38 of 50 State Bars
Who We AreWho We Are
Our VisionOur Vision
To provide the most “easy, secure, reliable” way to execute high stakes exams.
To provide the most “easy, secure, reliable” way to execute high stakes exams.
To be a trusted technology partner, one that supports, engages, and actively listens to clients, which enables better solutions and the creation of long-term value.
To be a trusted technology partner, one that supports, engages, and actively listens to clients, which enables better solutions and the creation of long-term value.
Our MissionOur Mission
– Manage questions & collaborate via secure question bank
– Unlimited ability to categorize questions• Share strengths & weaknesses with exam takers• Track learning objectives & competencies• Accreditation board compliance• Longitudinal Category Analysis
– Flexible test site options using laptops or desktops
– Lock-down the computer completely during exams
– Auto-Score objective questions & re-score instantly
– Track item performance on each exam & over time
– Never have to rely on the Internet during exams…
Why Clients Choose ExamSoft
Flex-SiteFlex-Site®®
With Flex-Site, Exam Takers ONLY Need Internet to:
Download Exams
Upload Answers
Internet is NEVER Needed to Take Exams
Flex-Site OverviewComponents
SofTeach• Item Banking• Exam Authoring & Distribution
SofTeach• Item Banking• Exam Authoring & Distribution
SoftScore• Objective Results Auto-Scoring• Essay Manual Scoring
SoftScore• Objective Results Auto-Scoring• Essay Manual Scoring
CHP• Exam Administration• Software Distribution
CHP• Exam Administration• Software Distribution
SofTest• Download/Upload Exams• Exam Taking & Computer Security
SofTest• Download/Upload Exams• Exam Taking & Computer Security
HOSTED, SECURE
SERVERS
Tim
elineSofTest
Download Exam - You determine when Exam Takers can download
Prior to Exam
Take Exam - Access to the Internet & local files is completely blocked
Exam Day
Upload Exam – the exam is auto-uploaded the next time there is an internet connection.
After Exam
SofTeachExam Managers use SofTeach for:
Item Banking
Exam Authoring
Exam Distribution
Before Exam
CHPAdministrators use the CHP for exam administration
Throughout the process
HOSTED, SECURE
SERVERS
SoftScoreUploaded answer files are auto-extracted & stored in the database.
Exams are autoscored & rescored, and essays are manually scored
After Exam
Flex-Site™ OverviewHow it Works
Support through the entire process
• Level 1 Support Hotline for Exam Takers
• Level 2 Support for Admins & Exam Managers
• Dedicated Account Manager
• Training
• Training Videos
• Support Documents
• Help Files
• Mock Exam
Administrator: 2.5 Hours
SofTeach: 3 Hours
SoftScore: 1 Hour
Flex-Site™ OverviewWorld-Class Support
Administrator•Primary Point of Contact
•Deploys Project
•Not Necessarily IT
Exam Manager•Item Bankers
•Exam Authors
•Exam Graders
Exam Taker
Custom Home Page
SofTeach
SofTest
SoftScore
Custom Home Page
Sam
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Custo
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ome
Page
With the CHP, You Can:•Manage Administrators•Exam Manager Maintenance•Upload Data Files (exam takers & rosters)•Exam Taker Tracking•Exam Taker Removal•Exam Tracking•Roster Management•CHP Editor (WYSIWYG)•Review Account Settings•Download Software•Download Support Documents
With the CHP, You Can:•Manage Administrators•Exam Manager Maintenance•Upload Data Files (exam takers & rosters)•Exam Taker Tracking•Exam Taker Removal•Exam Tracking•Roster Management•CHP Editor (WYSIWYG)•Review Account Settings•Download Software•Download Support Documents
Administrator Tools Upload Data Files
TabDelimitedFiles
Administrators provide:
A list of Exam Takers
Name | ID | Pwd | EmailName | ID | Pwd | Email
Name | ID | * | EmailName | ID | * | EmailName | ID | * | EmailName | ID | * | EmailName | ID | * | EmailName | ID | * | EmailName | ID | * | EmailName | ID | * | Email
A list of CoursesCourse | ID | Prof | DatesCourse | ID | Prof | DatesCourse | ID | Prof | DatesCourse | ID | Prof | DatesCourse | ID | Prof | DatesCourse | ID | Prof | DatesCourse | ID | Prof | DatesCourse | ID | Prof | DatesCourse | ID | Prof | DatesCourse | ID | Prof | Dates
A relational table linking exam takers to their courses and exams
Exam Taker ID | Course IDExam Taker ID | Course IDExam Taker ID | Course IDExam Taker ID | Course IDExam Taker ID | Course IDExam Taker ID | Course IDExam Taker ID | Course IDExam Taker ID | Course IDExam Taker ID | Course IDExam Taker ID | Course ID
Administrator Tools Exam Taker Tracking- CHP
Custom Home Page
SofTeach
SofTest
SoftScore
SofTeach
• Step 1: Question Banking
• Step 2: Exam Authoring – Design with a Simple Wizard
• Step 3: Exam Distribution
Step 1: Item Banking & Storage Question Pool View
Question Pool Folder Tree used for:1)Organize Items by…
a) Courseb) Topic/Subjectc) Instructor
2)Secured/Controlled Access
The ‘Question Detail’ window links users to several Content The ‘Question Detail’ window links users to several Content Development tools………all from a Development tools………all from a singlesingle screen. screen.
Step 1: Item Banking & Storage
Inserting FormulasStep 1: Item Banking & Storage
Assigning References (Graphics)
Step 1: Item Banking & Storage
Assigning References (Vignettes)Step 1: Item Banking & Storage
Question/Item Selection
Step 2: Exam Builder Wizard
Question Sequencing, Points & Pre-Exam Notices
Step 2: Exam Builder Wizard
Exam SettingsStep 2: Exam Builder Wizard
Exam Distribution Rules
Step 3: Upload Exam File
The Exam Posting manages all facets of exam distribution …
Custom Home Page
SofTeach
SofTest
SoftScore
Before Exam: 1.Exams are downloaded via the Internet connection, to laptops or desktops
HOSTED, SECURE SERVERS
ANY CONVENIENT, PROCTORED SITE WITH POWER.
TEST-SITE DESKTOPS
USER-OWNED LAPTOPS
INTERNET CONNECTION
After Exam: 1.Answer files auto-uploaded via the Internet to a secure server for scoring/reporting.2.All question text & images are erased.
Day of Exam:1.Exam takers enter password and launch exam2.Take Exam in secure mode3.Exit when ready or when time limit forces exit
Test Delivery
Exam File DownloadingStep 1: Open SofTest Launcher
Step 3: Download Exam File(s)
Step 2: Log In
Exam is Password- Protected
SofTest Start Window
All fields can be automatically filled. Once the password is entered, click
SofTest Windows: Multiple Choice
Question Navigation is easy by using these icons.
Step 1:Exit Exam
Step 2:Last Chance to Abort Exit
(Not displayed if reached time limit)
Step 3:If Internet Connection is Found:
SofTest Auto-Uploads Answer File
Step 3:If no Internet Connection is Found:
SofTest Provides Two Options
SofTest Answer File Uploading
HOSTED, SECURE SERVERS
TEST-SITE DESKTOPS
USER-OWNED LAPTOPS
Entire system tested by ethical hackers!Entire system tested by ethical hackers!
System Level TrackingSystem Level Tracking
Completely Locked DownCompletely Locked Down
Deeper Look at Security
Military-Grade Encryption on all filesMilitary-Grade Encryption on all files
No Internet AccessNo Internet Access
Password Required to Launch examPassword Required to Launch exam
SOFTEST - SOFTEST - Under the Hood Auto-Saves & Backup File Creation
Deleted @ StartupDownloaded Exam FileDownloaded Exam File
Every 60 SecondsWorking File Auto-SavesWorking File Auto-Saves
Every 4 MinutesBackupsBackups
Every 16 MinutesSnapshotsSnapshots
ContinuouslyLoggingLogging
2 Created Upon ExitExit BackupsExit Backups
Created Upon ExitFinal Answer FileFinal Answer File
SofTest - Under the HoodSnapshot Viewer
Text-Only Snapshots are taken periodically throughout the exam
•When Navigating Between Questions•Every 16 Minutes•When Cutting or Deleting > 500 Charac.•When the Exam is Exited
SOFTEST - Under the Hood Managing Mid-Exam Computer Freezes & Power Disruptions
Upon a Mid Exam Restart, Exam Takers are intercepted by SofTest prior to returning to
Windows. They must select ‘Restart or ‘Exit’
Custom Home Page
SofTeach
SofTest
SoftScore
Exam TrackingExam Download/Upload History
A list of all exams is provided through the Custom Home Page.
The Download/Upload History for Each is also Accessible…
A record of all ExamDownloads & Uploads are recorded in the database and are accessible through the Custom Home Page
Select a date range……….
….and an exam from the exam list.
SoftScoreExam Selection
SoftScore ReportsQuestion/Item Analysis
SoftScore ReportsExam Taker Results
SoftScore ReportsCategory Reports
SoftScore ReportsRelease Exam Results
SoftScoreAdjust Weights, Answers & Categories
SoftScoreWeb-Based Essay Scoring
View questions here
Review exam taker response here
Provide grader feedback here
Enter points here
Once exams are scored in SoftScore, item performance is
also available via SofTeach
SoftScore & SofTeachItem/Question Past Performance
