For professional test development

Developing professional assessments is a process with several critical steps, from the design of the test and creation of the blue-print, via item and content authoring, through try-outs and publishing, to maintenance and revision. EnlightKS tools support all steps in the development of professional assessments, allowing a new level of quality and efficiency in the test development process.

EnlightKS Test Studio offers rapid and effective item authoring

The item authoring tools allow rapid and effective authoring of items. A large number of item types are available, including the unique EnlightKS Performer items. All items may be assigned different cognitive levels and  the author can assign each item difficulty levels.

The tools allow sharing of blue-prints between developers, providing control of the items created. All developers may access the same bank of tests, or work independently. Each published test is assigned a unique version number, allowing version management and reducing the risk of incorrect tests being developed.

A large number of different test properties

Developers can define a multitude of different test properties, such as cut-off scores, maximum time used by the candidate, type of test, presentation of results, randomisation of item ordering, and allowing changing answers already submitted.

EnlightKS Test Studio allows developers to instantly publish the tests to try-out groups, allowing global try-outs in days instead of months. All item results are collected instantly and automatically, drastically reducing the time and cost needed for validation and maintenance. Since all item results are stored centrally, analysis of item results can be made at any time. The solution supports using professional statistical packages for e.g. classical or IRT analysis.

Increased security and parallel tests

The security of test delivery is inherently increased by the automated marking, the reduced number of people involved in test distribution, and the elimination of results administration. Further, the tools support development and delivery of parallel tests, reducing the risk of candidates taking the same test when taking an examination multiple times. The tools allow for building modular certification programmes, with multiple certification paths.

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