The Online Exam Module in InfixEdu is a comprehensive digital assessment suite designed to automate the examination process. It transitions traditional paper-based testing into a secure, scalable, and paperless environment.
Key Capabilities:Dynamic Question Banking: Create a reusable repository of questions categorized by difficulty and subject.
Automated Evaluation: Instant grading for objective questions (MCQs), reducing administrative overhead.
Flexible Scheduling: Define specific "availability windows" and time limits for each assessment.
Student Transparency: Real-time exam status tracking and immediate result publishing for students.
2. Core ComponentsTo utilize the module effectively, it is essential to understand its three pillars:
Component
Description
Question Group
The organizational layer. Use this to categorize questions by topic (e.g., Algebra, Physics).
Question Bank
The content layer. Create various question types (Multiple Choice, True/False, Short Answer, etc) here.
Online Exam
The delivery layer. Configure the exam rules, assign them to classes, and set the live schedule.
Follow these phases to successfully conduct an online examination.
Phase 1: Structure & CategorizationBefore adding questions, define your groups.
Navigate to Online Exam > Question Group.
Add titles for your subject areas. This ensures that when your question bank grows, content remains findable.
Navigate to Online Exam > Question Bank.
Select the Group, Class, and Section.
Choose the Question Type:
Multiple Choice: Set options and designate the correct answer for auto-grading.
True/False: Ideal for quick knowledge checks.
Fill in the Blanks: Requires precise student input.
Assign marks for each question and save.
Phase 3: Exam ConfigurationTransform your bank of questions into a formal test.
Navigate to Online Exam > Online Exam.
Setup Rules: Select the Class, Section, and Subject.
Define Schedule: Set the Date, Start Time, and End Time.
Availability: Input the Minimum Percentage required to pass and specific instructions for the students.
Select Questions: Pull questions from your Question Bank into the specific exam instance.
Once an exam status is set to Published, students will see it in their dashboard under Examinations > Online Exam.
Taking the Exam: The "Take Exam" button becomes active only at the scheduled start time.
Submission: Upon completion, students submit their answers digitally.
Objective Questions: System automatically calculates marks based on the Question Bank keys.
Subjective Questions: If applicable, teachers can view submissions and manually input marks.
Publishing Results: Once finalized, administrators can toggle the "Published" status to allow students to view their performance and marks.
