Taurus Exam Editor supports importing exams from other files of these two formats: PDF and TXT.
To import a file:
Importing from PDF files also fetches the images, so the process may take quote some time.
To ensure the successful import, the PDF and TXT files must comply with the following structure:
Below are examples of the file structure.
Information about exam title, number, completion time, passing score, etc. is provided at the very beginning of the file.
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam: | Exam title |
| Exam Name: | - |
| Exam name: | - |
| Time Limit: | Time allowed for passing the exam |
| Passing Score: | Passing score (minutes) |
| Date: | Date created/updated |
| File Version: | Version of the file |
| Version: | - |
The application allows storing several exams in a single file. To enter the command for creating a new exam, type one of these keywords:
Example:
Exam A
A Case Study section can be added to both the entire exam and a single question.
To add a Case Study for the exam, include this section after the "Exam" (or "New Exam") option and before the first question (i.e. the "Question" keyword).
Keywords:
Example:
NewExam
Case Study
Text to be placed to the Case Study section…
Question 1
...
To mark the beginning of the question, use one of the keywords. Specifying the serial number for the question is not necessary.
Keywords:
Example:
Question
Followed by the question text ...
Answer options begin after the question. The beginning of an answer consists of a capital letter followed by the period and the space. For example: "A. ", "B. ", etc.
Example:
A. First answer
B. Second answer
C. Third answer
The import function automatically detects the type of the question by the correct answer. Here are examples of question type detection:
Keywords identifying the correct answer:
| Record | Question type |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer: A | Multiple choice & Single answer |
| Correct Answer: A, B and C | Multiple choice & Multiple answer |
| Correct Answer: some text | Type answer |
The list of sections is generated automatically upon the completion of the import; therefore, there is no need to specify them manually.
Keyword: Section
Example:
Section: First section
If you need to explain why a certain answer is correct, use the Explanation section. The entire text placed in this section will be automatically included.
Keyword: Explanation
Example:
Explanation:
The text below will be included in the hint.
Exam Name: Example #1
Number: 000-000
Passing Score: 800
Time Limit: 120 min
File Version: 10.5
Date: 07/30/2015
NewExam
Case Study
Text to be placed to the Case Study section...
Question 1
Question's body
A. answer 1
B. answer 2
C. answer 3
D. answer 4
Correct answer: B
Section: First section
Explanation:
The text below will be included in the hint.
Question 2
Question's body
A. answer 1
B. answer 2
C. answer 3
D. answer 4
Correct answer: B
Section: First section
Explanation:
The text below will be included in the hint.
NewExam
Question 3
Question's body
A. answer 1
B. answer 2
C. answer 3
D. answer 4
Correct answer: B
Section: First section
Explanation:
The text below will be included in the hint.