Create a test

Open Tests in the Learn group (some workspaces label it Exams) and choose New exam. There are two ways to start: a short quick form, and Advanced setup for full control.

Quick create

1. 1

   Fill in the basics

   Title, type, an optional linked course, a folder or category, and the description.

   

2. 2

   Set timing and attempts

   Duration, pass mark, attempts allowed (or unlimited), and an optional open and close time.

3. 3

   Choose Create and add questions

   You add questions next: write them in the test or draw them from the question bank.

Advanced setup

The advanced wizard has four steps, tracked in a completion panel with validation notes that tell you what is still missing.

1. 1

   Test category

   Choose how much security the test needs: Basic, Advanced or AI Proctored. See How AI proctoring works.

   

2. 2

   Basic details

   Title, instructions and description.

3. 3

   Schedule and scoring

   Window, duration, pass percentage, attempts, marks and negative marking.

4. 4

   Security and review

   Confirm the security options and review the whole setup before saving.

Add questions and publish

• Write questions in the test, or draw them from the question bank and the smart builder.
• A test cannot be published while it has no questions.
• Preview the paper as a candidate would, then publish.