Test Interface

The Evaly test interface is designed to help you focus on your answers while providing helpful tools and progress tracking.

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Interface Overview

When taking a test, you’ll see:

• Navigation bar at the top with test information and controls
• Question display in the center with your answer options
• Progress tracker at the bottom showing completion status
• Finish test button to submit when you’re done

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Navigation Bar

The top navigation bar displays:

• Test title and organization name
• Current section (for multi-section tests)
• Timer (if the test or section is timed)

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Answering Questions

Evaly supports various question types. Here’s how to answer each:

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Multiple Choice

• Click on the answer option you want to select
• Only one answer can be selected at a time
• Click a different option to change your answer

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Yes/No Questions

• Click “Yes” or “No” to select your answer
• You can change your answer by clicking the other option

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Text Field (Short Answer)

• Type your answer in the text box provided
• Your answer is automatically saved as you type

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Text Area (Long Answer/Essay)

• Type your response in the larger text area
• Use this for detailed explanations or essay-style answers
• Your answer is saved automatically

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Fill in the Blanks

• Type your answers in the blank fields within the text
• Each blank is saved independently
• Navigate between blanks using Tab or clicking

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Matching Pairs

• Drag items from the left column to match with items on the right
• Or use the dropdown menus to select matches
• You can rearrange matches at any time

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Ranking/Ordering

• Drag items to arrange them in the correct order
• The top item is ranked #1, and so on
• You can reorder items as many times as needed

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Slider Scale

• Move the slider to select a value on the scale
• The current value is displayed near the slider
• Adjust until you’re satisfied with your selection

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Image Choice

• Click on the image that represents your answer
• Only one image can be selected at a time
• Click a different image to change your selection

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Audio Choice

• Play the audio clips by clicking the play button
• Select the audio option that represents your answer
• You can replay audio clips as many times as needed

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Media Response (Audio/Video Recording)

• Click “Start Recording” to record your response
• Speak clearly or perform the required action
• Click “Stop Recording” when finished
• You can preview your recording before finalizing
• Click “Re-record” if you want to try again

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Question Features

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Flagging Questions

If you want to return to a question later:

• Click the flag icon on any question
• Flagged questions are highlighted in the progress bar
• You can unflag a question by clicking the flag icon again

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Navigation Between Questions

Move through the test using:

• Previous/Next buttons at the bottom of each question
• Question number buttons in a navigation panel (if available)
• Scroll through the page if all questions are displayed at once

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Question Numbering

Questions are numbered sequentially to help you track your progress.

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Progress Tracking

At the bottom of the test interface, you’ll see:

• Answered questions count (e.g., “12/20 answered”)
• Flagged questions count (e.g., “3 flagged”)
• Time remaining (if timed)
• Progress bar showing completion percentage

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Progress Bar Colors

• Green: Answered questions
• Amber/Yellow: Flagged questions
• Gray: Unanswered questions

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Timer and Duration

If your test is timed, you’ll see a countdown timer:

• The timer appears in the navigation bar
• It shows hours, minutes, and seconds remaining
• The timer continues even if you navigate away from the page (the test stays open in your browser)

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Section Duration

For tests with multiple sections:

• Each section may have its own time limit
• The timer resets when you move to a new section
• Section duration is independent of the overall test time

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Test Paused

If the instructor pauses the test:

• You’ll see a pause overlay with a message
• Your progress is automatically saved
• You cannot make changes until the test is resumed
• Wait for the instructor to resume the test

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Auto-Save

Your answers are automatically saved:

• Text answers: Saved as you type (with a short delay)
• Multiple choice/selections: Saved immediately when selected
• Media uploads: Saved when upload completes

You don’t need to manually save your work.

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Browser Navigation Warning

If you try to leave the test page (by closing the tab or navigating away):

• You’ll see a warning asking you to confirm
• This prevents accidental data loss
• Your progress is saved even if you navigate away

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Submitting Your Test

When you’re ready to submit:

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Submission Confirmation

After submitting:

• You’ll see a success message
• For multi-section tests, you’ll be returned to the section overview to continue with the next section
• For single-section tests, you’ll see a completion screen

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Next Steps

After completing all sections, learn how to view your results in the next section.