How long does it take to get a test online?
It's a matter of minutes. Using our easy to use, Web based application (which requires no installation), select the type of question, and start scribing your questions and answers. As a supporting feature, you can choose your layout options and customize your test with your logo, images, colors, and feedback.

How do I launch the test?
The test is launched the moment you allocate students to your test. As a customization feature, the application can automatically sends emails with the necessary details to each user.

Can I see the scores in real time?
Yes. The moment a student completes a test, the application notifies you by instantly by email with the details of the student, the score, and the result. You can also monitor the status of your test online from your computer anytime, anywhere, with easy-to-read reports. Or, you can export the data to Microsoft Excel or an XML format for further analysis.

How many questions can I include per test?
As many as you need.

Can I print tests in paper format for classroom students?
Absolutely. You can print entire tests by providing the number of test papers you require and the application will automatically randomize the questions for each test.

Can I add my logo and other images to my test?
This is a supporting feature of Red inQ by which you can customize your test by adding logos, background images, and background colors.

Can I have the same test in different languages?
Red inq supports multilingual tests. Links for some popular languages appear at the top of every page, starting from the login screen. Once you choose a language, all buttons, menus, and application messages would instantly reflect the chosen language.

Do I require any software for my computer?
No. Red inQ is a Web based application and works on Internet Explorer. This application can also be customized to run on Netscape, Mozilla, etc.

What about security?
Red inQ architecture is a 3-Tier architecture. The Application Server Security, Database Level Security and Web Server security sit over Red inQ. Apart from user and password checks, SSL security using IP lockdown is embedded into the system ensuring that all your data is confidential and owned only by you.

Can someone help me create my test?
Our Flash demos and Help files are part of the application to help you create your test. Other documentation include Word documents, PowerPoint slideshows, and PDFs.

Which database or Application Server does Red inQ work on?
Red inQ runs on MS SQL server. It can also be customized to run on other servers like Sybase, MS Access, etc. and on any Application Server (Web Logic, Web Spear, Sun Application Server- iPlanet, Oracle Application Server, etc).

Can User Id's be imported into the system from external sources?
Yes. Users can be imported into the system from most commonly used file formats such as XML, CSV, or DAT.

Can results be exported?
Yes. Question answers, student assessments, and tests can be exported directly from the database into file formats such as XML, CSV, and DAT.

What are the hardware and software requirements?
Users require an Internet browser, and for implementation, any database or application server is needed.

For what content areas and course subjects are assessments available?

• True/False
• Multiple Choice
• Multiple Answer
• Match the following (Text)
• Match the following (Graphics)
• Fill in the Blanks
• Drag and Drop
• Short Essay Type
  

Are the tests password protected?
Yes. Everything in Red inQ is password protected. Every user is assigned a role in Red inQ: Administrator, Teacher, or Student. Red inQ recognizes the permission levels required by a user with their User ID and Password. Also, the IP address of a user is authenticated during login. Administrators and teachers can access necessary information. Another security mechanism ensures that teachers and administrators can only access assessment results at their level or below.

Are the reports password protected?
Yes. Each user has to be assigned rights in order to view reports.

Can existing items be copied and then modified?
Yes. Each item when altered creates a modified copy for that user. However, other users can view the original item.

Can test items be imported?
Yes. File formats like XML, CSV or DAT are incorporated in the user interface.

Can access to data be restricted by a user? Can groups be assigned access privileges?
Yes. Access to data is restricted based on the user ID.

Can users create tests?
Yes. Red inQ allows users such as testing administrators, teachers, or curriculum specialists to author tests at any time from any computer with a standard Web browser. The school system designates appropriate persons to create assessments. The test developers create the tests, the sections, the questions, the answer choices, and the grading standards. The user interface guides the test developer through the necessary assigning properties.

Can test features include random-item selection?
Yes. As tests are created, the test developer determines the minimum and maximum number of sections and questions included on the tests from a large section and question bank. Sections, questions, and answer choices can be generated randomly. These features make it possible to administer a completely different test to each student taking the test.

Are the tests timed or untimed?
Both. For security, Red inQ allows test developers to determine a test-time limit, decide whether the test takers can "pause" a test, and even require a "Proctor" ID and Password to be entered by a trusted third party before the student can take the test. When the time limit runs out for a test, the student is prompted to "submit" the test for grading. The student does not have access to the test after time expires, unless otherwise defined by the test developer.

Red inQ also can be customized to allow individual sections to be assigned time limits. In a test where the test and individual sections have time limits, the test taker is not allowed in the section longer than the section time limit. Once a test is assigned, a student simply logs into Red inQ, goes into the testing center and takes the assigned assessment. Red inQ makes the test immediately accessible to the student within the timeframe specified.

Can a test be assigned to an individual student?
Yes.

Can a test be assigned to a group of students?
Yes.

Are test results immediately available?
Once the student completes the test, Red inQ automatically scores the test. The results of the tests are scored and displayed according to the requirements specified during the assignment process. Reports are immediately available to students, teachers, and administrators. Various levels of results are available to students, including the ability to see all results immediately, see summary information only, see summary information plus the entire test again, or see all of the above with some instructional feedback or no result at all.

Can results be reported by standard?
Yes. All tests have associated content standards, and those standards will appear on designated reports.

Can results be reported for individual students?
Yes.

Can results be reported by teacher or class?
Yes.

What types of reports are provided?
Red inQ offers comprehensive reports that give educators at every level the information needed to achieve success in their class. Class Reports exist for teachers and school administrators to monitor student skills and progress. Higher-Level Reports provide instant reporting across district, school, grade, class, and student averages.

What types of standard item analysis reporting is provided?
Red inQ reports on the number and percent of students who answered correctly, number and percent of students who did not answer correctly, and number and percent of students who did not answer. In addition, a link is provided back to the item for review.

Can the report data be exported?
Yes.

Are progress reports-difference between two test scores or over time-provided?
Yes.

Can test start times and end times be reported?
Yes.

Are reports available through the Web?
Yes. Everything is available through a Web browser. All users will interact with the Red inQ software through a Web browser and will not need to install Red inQ or any other software on their computers. Computers require a standard Web browser that supports JAVA applets with Internet, intranet, or extranet access to the server.

Can tests be printed for those who cannot take them online?
Yes. After specifying the number of copies required along with the test name, the questions are randomized when printed.

What type of documentation and help are provided?
Documentation is provided in PDFs, HTML files, and Microsoft Word documents.