if you are new to TAO you may feel a bit lost on what to do next. Our Userguide ( User Documentation ) may be handy but I wanted to provide some steps forward so you can experiment some of the key features.
Getting started: import a demo test and deliver it
To get hands-on quickly, start by importing a demo test. It showcases several question types and lets you explore the basics.
1) Import a sample test
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Download the ZIP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N2vsMoO4mXVI08o70lPhG3ZjYet-AdRk/view?usp=sharing
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In the Portal, go to Content Bank → Tests.
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Click Import (bottom left) and select the ZIP you downloaded.
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The import can take up to one minute. Behind the scenes, TAO creates editable items.
2) Create a Delivery
A Delivery packages a test so it is ready for administration.
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In the top bar, click Deliveries → New Delivery.
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In Select the Test, type the first letters of your test name. If you didn’t rename it, it is likely TAO Suite Demo v4.
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Click Publish and wait for the process to finish (about 30 seconds).
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Use the arrow in the top-left to return to the Portal.
3) Create a Group and add test-takers
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In the Portal, click Groups → Create Group. Name it (for example, the classroom).
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Click Users on the left, select the demo users (e.g., Demo 01, Demo 02, etc.), and add them to the group.
4) Create a Session
A Session tells TAO which group is allowed to take which delivery.
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Go to Sessions → Create Session.
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Give it a name.
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In Group, select the group you just created.
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In Delivery, choose the delivery you published in step 2.
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You can leave the other fields at their defaults for now, then click Create Session (top right).
5) Try the test as a learner
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Log out from the admin account.
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Log in as Demo 01 (or another demo user). If you did not set passwords yet, see the installation guide: Installation Guide
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You should now see the sample test and can explore additional features.
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