Creating Your First Test
Tests are the foundation of assessments in Evaly. Each test can contain multiple sections with different types of questions.Navigate to Tests
From your dashboard, click on the Tests tab in the sidebar to view all your tests.
Create a New Test
Click the Create Test button. A new test draft will be created with a default section.
Test Structure
Sections
Tests are organized into sections, which help you:- Group related questions together
- Set different time limits for different parts
- Organize content by topic or difficulty
Test Status
Tests can be in one of four states:Draft
Test is being created but not yet published. Only visible to you.
Scheduled
Test is published but scheduled to start at a future date/time.
Active
Test is currently live and participants can take it.
Finished
Test has ended, either manually or automatically.
Publishing Tests
Once your test is ready, you can publish it to make it available to participants.- Immediate Publishing
- Scheduled Publishing
Publish your test to start immediately:
- Click Publish on the test page
- Select Start Now
- Configure optional end time
- Click Publish Test
When using section-based durations, ensure the total duration of all sections fits within your test availability window.
Duration Modes
Evaly supports two ways to control test timing:Schedule-Based Duration
Set an availability window for the entire test:- Define when the test starts and ends
- Participants can work at their own pace within this window
- Flexible for self-paced assessments
Section-Based Duration
Set individual time limits for each section:- Each section has its own countdown timer
- More control over pacing
- Better for timed assessments
Duplicating Tests
Save time by duplicating existing tests:- Find the test you want to copy
- Click the three-dot menu
- Select Duplicate
- All sections and questions
- Question settings and options
- Test structure
- Publishing status (duplicates start as drafts)
- Participant data
- Results and grades
- Schedule information
Test Actions
Once published, you can manage active tests:Pause Test
Pause Test
Temporarily freeze the test timer for all participants:
- All participant timers stop
- No new progress can be made
- Duration is preserved when resumed
- Technical difficulties
- Unexpected interruptions
- Announcements during the test
Resume Test
Resume Test
Continue a paused test:
- All timers restart from where they stopped
- End time is automatically adjusted
- Participants can continue immediately
Extend Time
Extend Time
Add additional time to an active test:
- Add minutes to the current end time
- Or set a new end time directly
- Applies to all participants
Stop Test
Stop Test
Manually end a test before the scheduled time:
- Test becomes finished immediately
- No new submissions accepted
- Existing submissions are preserved
- Cannot be resumed
Plan Limits
The number of active tests you can run simultaneously depends on your subscription plan:- Free Plan: 1 active test
- Pro Plan: 5 active tests
- Teams Plan: Unlimited active tests
Active tests include both running tests and scheduled tests. Finish or unpublish tests to free up slots.
Best Practices
- Test Before Publishing: Always review your test and questions before publishing
- Clear Instructions: Add a description explaining the test format and expectations
- Appropriate Timing: Set realistic time limits based on question count and complexity
- Section Organization: Group related questions into logical sections
- Backup Plans: Know how to pause or extend time in case of issues
Next Steps
Add Questions
Learn about the different question types available
Configure Settings
Set up advanced test options
Control Access
Restrict who can take your test
Monitor Progress
Watch participants in real-time