> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.simnetonline.com/blog/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.simnetonline.com/blog/2017-posts/combined-exams-with-testbanks.md).

# Combined Exams with Test Banks

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On Friday, October 6th, instructors will be able to combine*SIMnet simulation questions*and *t\*\*est bank*questionsinto 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, select**Exams**on the left hand menu of the Course Manager, then select**Create**. Ensure that your*Type*selection is**SIMnet Exam**,**SIMnet Exam Template**,**Practice SIMnet Exam**, or**Practice SIMnet Exam Template**. On the right select the radio button for SIMnet 2016 content.![](https://3071401631-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4H0WSwYCmWPAUTpA5M%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8dffa8bb04595fea030c368777cf9cf3b98dbb4c%2F2017-10-Combinedexamswithtestbanks1.png?alt=media)

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 the**SIMnet Simulation**radio button is selected.

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To add test bank questions, select the desired textbook and chapter, then select the**Test Bank**radio button. You can further refine your selection by choosing a question type from the**All Question Types**drop-down menu.

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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 the*Module Name*section of the*Assigned Questions*box. Test bank questions will be labeled as*Test Bank Questions*. SIMnet simulation questions will display the specific module they were selected from.

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