This article explains the differences between a practice test and a practice test course, and how instructors can create them.
- Learn how to add questions to a practice test or a practice test course.
- Learn how to access and review practice test insights.
Table of contents
- What are practice tests?
- The different modes for practice tests: practice and exam
- How to add a practice test to your curriculum
- How to create a practice test course
- Unpublishing a practice test
What are practice tests?
Practice tests are a valuable resource when preparing for third-party certification exams.
Instructors can create comprehensive, long-form simulated tests that are designed to resemble the actual exam in format and difficulty. They serve as an effective tool for learners to gauge their professional skills.
By using practice tests, learners can assess their current knowledge, identify areas for improvement, and become familiar with the types of questions they will encounter in the exam. This approach boosts learner confidence and helps increase the chances of passing an exam.
Please note that due to the unique and proprietary nature of many practice tests, they can only be added to paid courses.
The different modes for practice tests: practice and exam
Learners can interact with practice tests in “practice mode” or “exam mode.”
Practice mode:
- Learners can check answers to questions immediately while working through the test
- Learners can focus on specific subject domains
- Learners can progress through the test with no time limit and at their own pace
Exam mode:
- Simulates the actual test environment
- Times the session like a real exam
- Learners cannot check their answers until after completing the test
How to add a practice test to your curriculum
To add a practice test for your course curriculum, please follow the steps below:
1. Navigate to the Curriculum page of your course.
2. On the side, hover your cursor over the grey space within a section, where you want the practice test to be placed. Click + Curriculum item and then Practice Test.
3. Enter the practice test’s title and then click Add Practice Test.
4. Next, click on the pencil icon beside the practice test title to begin planning the practice test.
5. Enter a description for the practice test, how much time learners have to complete the exam, and the minimum score students must get in order to pass it. The option to randomize the order of questions and answers in the exam, can also be toggled on here.
Once this information has been entered, click Save to proceed. You can now begin adding questions to it.
Please note that a maximum of two practice tests can be published in a regular Udemy course.
How to create a practice test course
Practice test courses help students prepare for certification exams, by providing practice questions. Practice test courses only include practice tests, and do not include other curriculum items like lectures and quizzes.
If you wish to create a course that only contains practice tests, follow these steps:
- Click Instructor at the top of the page.
- Next, click New Course.
- Select the Practice Test option that appears.
- Follow the steps outlined above to create your practice tests and then add questions to them.
- Publish your course.
Please note:
- Practice test-only courses must have a minimum of two practice tests in order to be published to the marketplace.
- A maximum of 6 practice tests can be added to practice test-only courses.
- Practice test-only courses do not offer a certificate of completion.
Unpublishing a practice test
If you need to unpublish a practice test moving forward, you can do so by clicking the unpublish icon at the top of the page.
Please note: once a practice test has been published for a live course it cannot be deleted. This is to ensure that learners will always be able to access their practice test results. You can, however, unpublish the practice test, which will prevent new students who enroll in your course from taking it.