Two options exist for adding exams created by other instructors to a class. The method you use depends on whether you would like to have a copy of the exam stored within your account.
Contents:
A. Adding a Shared Exam directly to a Class
- If you would like to assign another instructor's exam to your class, follow the directions below.
B. Importing a Shared Exam into your Instructor Account
- If you want a copy of the exam in your instructor account. Having a copy in your account allows you to use that test to pull questions from it into future exams using "Pull Questions From My Active Tests."
A. Adding a Shared Exam directly to a Class:
1. Go into your instructor role for EMSTesting.
2. Select the tab Manage Tests.
3. Use the search parameters to find the exam you are looking for. Change the Author to either Any or a specific instructor. You need not enter anything in the Search tests box to see options.
4. Click Search once you are satisfied with your entered perimeters.
5. If you want to view the exam before assigning it, click View Test.
6. Click Add to Class once you are ready to assign an exam to a class. Enter the test settings and Save.
B. Importing a Shared Exam into your Instructor Account:
As long as the test creator has shared the question test, you can add that test to your Manage Tests by doing the following:
1. Go into your instructor role for EMSTesting.
2. Select the tab Manage Tests.
3. Click the Create New Test button in the upper right. This will take you to the Add New Test page.
4. Add the Program Type, Provider Level, and Test Type. Once these are selected, the Import Test From dropdown will appear. You do not need to add the Test Name, Test Title, or Reference. These will default once you import the exam.
5. Click the dropdown for Import Test From and select the exam you want.
Note: Tests followed by (Platinum) are our premade tests created by our Education Team.
6. Once you select the test you would like to import, you will see a confirmation window pop up warning you that you cannot change any of the questions and that importing the test will overwrite any questions you've already added to this test. In this case, this was a fresh test, so nothing will be overwritten. If you are okay with these terms, click Continue.
7. Change any of the test settings needed, then click Save. This will bring you back to Manage Tests. From there you can view or assign the exam.
Info: For instructions on how to share a test you've made, go to this article here.