Combined Exams with Test Banks

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On Friday, October 6th, instructors will be able to combineSIMnet simulation questionsand t**est bankquestionsinto a single exam for 2016 content. This feature is available for any SIMnet exam, SIMnet exam template, practice exam, or practice exam template.

To create a combined SIMnet simulation and test bank exam, selectExamson the left hand menu of the Course Manager, then selectCreate. Ensure that yourTypeselection isSIMnet Exam,SIMnet Exam Template,Practice SIMnet Exam, orPractice SIMnet Exam Template. On the right select the radio button for SIMnet 2016 content.

To add SIMnet simulation questions, select the desired Textbook, Module, Exam, or Template and add the desired questions. If you are adding SIMnet simulation questions by Textbook, ensure that theSIMnet Simulationradio button is selected.

To add test bank questions, select the desired textbook and chapter, then select theTest Bankradio button. You can further refine your selection by choosing a question type from theAll Question Typesdrop-down menu.

In a SIMnet exam, test bank questions will each appear on their own screen. Test bank questions can be attempted a single time only, even if the exam settings allow for multiple attempts on other questions.

Instructors can tell whether an exam question is a SIMnet simulation question or a test bank question in theModule Namesection of theAssigned Questionsbox. Test bank questions will be labeled asTest Bank Questions. SIMnet simulation questions will display the specific module they were selected from.