Alice Leigh

Exploring new test authoring systems can be complicated. There are lots of options available and weighing their pros and cons is a lot of work. And because rolling out a new exams system is a significant investment; you’ll want to be sure you have chosen the best value service that meets your specific needs. All too often, however, systems designed to modernise exams neglect the critical authoring side of the process. The tools which come as part of most exam delivery systems are often too simplistic – if they are present at all. Your team can be left having to […]

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Quality will always be the primary consideration when developing high-stakes exams.

So at a time of transition from paper to online test delivery, a key challenge will be in ensuring your quality assurance process remains robust as you introduce new workflows, new item types, and new ways of trialling tests.

Two-Factor Authentication is now standard to most high-stakes online services, but its benefits are not limited to simply enhancing security. By modernising authoring technology to incorporate 2FA you can now significantly improve your processes in other ways too.

These innovations have made it easier for exam creators to design, review and deliver assessments, ultimately improving the overall testing experience.