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Design for screen-first logic

• Use Google Forms or Quilgo-native tools from the start;
• Keep content layout clean and screen-optimised.
• Treat every question as a digital object.

“Writers spent more time formatting than composing questions. It felt like content creation was limited by layout constraints.”

Build auto-marking carefully

• Use auto-marking for:
  • numbers,
  • standardised answers,
  • controlled vocab.
• Always list all valid variations of correct answers.

“Entering all acceptable variants of an answer was a key pain point. One participant said they changed a question to match auto-marking capabilities.”

Simplify visual complexity

• Avoid complex formatting (e.g. tables, multi-column layouts);
• Use bold headings, spacing, and concise instructions;
• Keep visual load low, especially for mobile users.

“I knew what em wanted to do, but couldn't do it on the platform. That was the most frustrating part.” — Sc3

Standardise your question structure

• Use consistent command verbs (“select”, “enter”, “type”);
• Align visuals, numbering, and units of measure;
• Document how to format multi-part or compound questions.

“Even inserting units like 'kg' after the answer box was unclear to many writers. Formatting guidance is essential.”

Types of Questions and How to Write Them Well

Multiple Choice (MCQ)

Still, the most common format. A strong MCQ includes:

• A clear, concise stem
• 3 - 5 well-written alternatives
• One correct answer, and several plausible distractors

Best practices:

• Avoid “All of the above” or “None of the above” unless necessary.
• Keep all answer choices similar in length and tone.
• Use positive phrasing; negatives add unnecessary confusion.
• Cambridge found that MCQs with more than one correct-looking answer caused up to 45% more “review requests” during pilot tests.

Short-Answer

• Great for checking factual recall (names, formulas, definitions).
• Avoid asking for complete sentences.
• Provide automated grading whenever possible (e.g., with Quilgo)
• Phrase the question so there's one clear, correct answer.

Cambridge notes: “Short-answer questions reduce guesswork but require precise formulation. Minor formatting variations can lead to inconsistent grading.”

Descriptive / Essay

Use these when you want deep insight into critical thinking, judgment, or argumentation.

• Be clear about expectations (length, structure, content)
• Avoid vague prompts (“Discuss X”); instead, provide clear guidance for the response.

Cambridge found that essay questions were the most misaligned with digital platforms, mainly when screen space limited the ability to review long texts.

Always test and review

• Test the quiz end-to-end yourself.
• Check:
  • question display,
  • auto-scoring,
  • logical progression;
• Ask a colleague to review.

“Reviewers focused so much on the mechanics (e.g. auto-scoring) that sometimes they overlooked clarity of the actual question.”

Start with Context, Not Content

Before writing a single question, ask yourself:

• Who is taking the test?
• What do they already know?
• What decisions will be based on this test?

Design your assessment to reflect real-world situations. Research shows that authentic, skill-based assessments not only reduce cheating but also improve engagement. Use realistic scenarios. For recruitment or training, describe tasks they'd face on the job. For students, make questions relevant to their future careers.

Build an author onboarding kit.

• Provide templates and guides:
  • How to write practical digital questions;
  • Auto-marking setup;
  • Platform limits and workarounds.
• Offer peer mentoring or short onboarding sessions.

“Without training, writers avoided complex items and limited themselves to what they could guess how to do. Creativity suffered.”

Quilgo test creators can deliver higher-quality assessments by treating the platform as a native medium, not a secondary container. Standardised workflows, clarity-first design, and innovative author training are the path forward. This research shows us how.

Sources:

Cambridge Assessment, Writing and Reviewing Assessment Questions on Screen: Issues and Challenges, 2020.

Read full study →

1. The "Grey Area" Problem

Many students don't believe they are cheating, and in some cases, they may not be incorrect in their thinking. A significant reason behind academic misconduct is confusion. Students often misunderstand what constitutes plagiarism, collaboration, or a violation of academic rules. What one student may view as a "creative solution," another may consider academic fraud.

Students are less likely to engage in cheating when expectations are clear, specific, and consistently reinforced, not just communicated during orientation week.

What Educators Can Do:

• Provide detailed examples rather than relying on abstract policies.
• Explain the reasoning behind the rules, not just the rules themselves.
• Reinforce expectations before each assessment.

2. The Peer Influence Effect

"If everyone else is doing it, why shouldn't I?"

Social dynamics play a significant role in student behaviour. Students are much more likely to cheat if they believe their peers are doing the same, particularly if those peers seem to avoid consequences. This creates a feedback loop that normalises dishonest behaviour and undermines academic integrity. Peer behaviour is not only influential; it can also be predictive of individual actions.

What Educators Can Do:

• Promote a strong culture of integrity.
• Make instances of cheating visible and accountable, without resorting to fear-based tactics.
• Training staff to address misconduct consistently and confidently

3. Disconnected Assessments

"This test doesn't reflect the real world, so why follow the rules?"

Some students justify misconduct by arguing that assessments are irrelevant to their career paths. They have a point: if success in the workplace relies on collaboration, open access to information, and creative problem-solving, then a memory-based quiz may seem meaningless.

The Shift Forward:

• Embrace authentic assessments.
• Allow controlled resources (if that's appropriate)
• Combine open-ended tasks with secure proctoring to ensure fairness.

4. High-Stakes Anxiety

"I didn't mean to,I just couldn't afford to fail."

For many students, cheating isn't a premeditated choice; it often becomes a last resort under immense pressure. Factors such as academic anxiety, parental expectations, financial stress, and poor time management can push students to take shortcuts they would not normally consider.

Research shows that 67% of students report experiencing significant stress related to tests.

Better Solutions:

• Offer flexible timing for assessments.
• Foster a less punitive academic culture.
• Design assessments that reward effort and the learning process, rather than just the final answers.

5. Digital Workarounds = Digital Literacy?

"I was just being smart with tech."

Today's students are digital natives. Some view technological shortcuts not as cheating, but as clever solutions, such as sharing answers via messaging apps or using AI tools during an exam.

It's essential to go beyond simply blocking websites. We need to help students understand why specific tools can undermine the integrity of learning. Additionally, we should design systems that promote fairness without creating a surveillance state.

How Do We Move Forward?

Research indicates that the most effective strategies for reducing cheating are proactive, educational, and systemic.

These include:

• Clear and consistent communication about the importance of integrity
• Improved support and training for staff
• Diverse, engaging, and authentic assessment methods
• Intelligent proctoring that identifies misconduct without increasing stress for students

At Quilgo, we believe that academic integrity and meaningful learning should work together. That's why we are developing proctoring tools that go beyond simple surveillance. Our tools empower educators to conduct secure and scalable assessments without sacrificing trust, transparency, or the student experience.

Our platform offers institutions the flexibility to create assessment workflows that align with academic standards while remaining relevant to real-world situations. We understand that ensuring fairness should not undermine the overall value of learning; instead, it should enhance and protect it.

Want to learn more?

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Note: Currently, the storage is fully managed by Quilgo.

How It Works:

1. You request your preferred retention period and data location.
2. Our team calculates the cost based on the chosen location and duration.
3. Once the details are confirmed and payment is made, we will enable the configuration on your account.

Important Information:

• This option is currently available exclusively for Moodle clients and must be arranged through our team, not via the dashboard interface.
• Pricing is determined solely by the storage duration and the chosen region, not by the volume of data.
• Past images cannot have their retention period extended retroactively; the new retention period begins from the date of activation.
• Data will be automatically deleted at the end of the selected term.

If your organisation requires long-term data retention or has specific regional data storage needs, please contact us at [email protected] for a custom setup and pricing.

Q&A: Custom Proctoring Data Retention and Location for Moodle plugin

What data does this feature apply to?

Test session screenshots and camera photos collected during proctored Moodle assessments.

What is the default retention policy?

By default, proctoring images are stored for 3 months in Quilgo's standard storage.

Can I extend retention to 1–3 years?

Yes, you can request storage for 1, 2, or 3 years of future test images.

Can I choose a specific storage location?

Yes, you can request storage in a specific Google Cloud region or Amazon Web Services S3 locations. (e.g., India, Indonesia, or the USA).

Does this apply to a single test or all tests?

This feature is applied at the Moodle license/account level, not to individual tests or users.

Can I apply it retroactively to old data?

No. Retention settings take effect immediately upon activation. Previously stored data will follow the original retention policy.

Can I extend the duration later if I change my mind?

For existing data - no. For new data in the future, yes, you can change the retention policy at any time (starting a new period from that moment).

Is this feature available through the admin panel?

Not yet. This is a manual setup, handled directly by our team.

Is this feature included in any of the existing plans?

No, this is a separate, paid feature of the enterprise.

How much does it cost?

Pricing depends on your selected region and storage duration. It does not rely on the volume of data. Contact us for a personalised quote.

Quilgo: Joe, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your role at Quilgo?

Joe: I'm a lecturer at UCL's School of Management, where I teach mathematics and data analytics. Over the past few years, I've witnessed the digital transformation of education - especially during the COVID-19 shift - and the new challenges that came with it.

At Quilgo, I focus on developing machine learning-based algorithms for online proctoring. We build tools that monitor student behaviour during tests - from camera activity to screen usage - to help institutions preserve academic integrity, especially in remote settings. With the rise of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, which can generate incredibly human-like text, traditional assessments, such as essays, are now far more vulnerable to cheating. That's why our work at Quilgo is more relevant than ever.

Quilgo: What are the most prominent challenges educators encounter with online testing today?

Joe: It ultimately comes down to a trade-off between flexibility and integrity. Online testing offers significant flexibility, being scalable, accessible, and convenient. However, it also increases the potential for academic dishonesty. This trade-off is what prevents many major institutions from fully adopting digital assessments.

Quilgo: So, how do you see the future of assessments evolving?

Joe: The essay is dying. I believe we're seeing a shift back toward time-constrained, high-intensity assessments. Essays are now too vulnerable to LLMs. The more scalable, fair, and data-driven approach is to test comprehension under real-time conditions - something tools like Quilgo enable.

Quilgo: What does a "great" digital testing experience look like to you?

Joe: For instructors, a great platform focuses on providing valuable insights. It should deliver precise data on where students struggle, particularly in formative tests. Additionally, it should automate grading, streamline test delivery, and minimize errors.

For students, a great experience is characterized by clarity and smooth progression. They require uninterrupted testing with clear instructions and, ideally, constructive feedback.

Quilgo: In your view, what role does AI play in protecting test integrity?

Joe: A huge one. We're already seeing AI vs. AI: students using AI to cheat and educators using AI to catch it.

Take plagiarism. With the ease of generating essays using LLMs, plagiarism is evolving rapidly. But AI can fight back - by detecting machine-generated content and scanning proctoring footage for unusual patterns. Imagine a system that flags suspicious behaviour in real time, allowing a human proctor to focus only on red flags. That's the direction we're going.

Quilgo: What do educators still misunderstand about AI in assessments?

Joe: There is potential for misuse of AI if assessments are left solely to the AI in a bureaucratic manner. However, healthy usage involves AI-powered assessments where the assessor focuses on identifying key weaknesses in students and providing tailored feedback.

Additionally, human oversight is crucial for determining instances of cheating. With human involvement, AI can significantly enhance productivity in the assessment process, multiplying it by 10 or even 100 times.

Quilgo: Do you use Quilgo in your teaching?

Joe: Yes, I do, particularly for midterm quizzes in my math modules. It has enabled me to intervene early with students who are struggling. Understanding who is underperforming and why has completely transformed my approach to tutoring and providing feedback.

Quilgo: Have you noticed any changes in student behaviour or performance since transitioning to online proctoring?

Joe: Absolutely. Digital proctoring provides insights that traditional testing cannot. You can observe engagement levels, behavioural trends, and even micro-patterns in how students interact with the test. This type of data not only helps shape future assessments but also enables more targeted feedback. It's like having a window into each student's experience, both on an individual level and across the entire cohort.

Data is the Future of Assessment

Joe believes that assessments are undergoing a significant transformation. While flexibility is now a permanent feature, maintaining integrity will require effort. Platforms like Quilgo, which integrate AI, behavioral insights, and human oversight, can provide educators with the necessary tools to create a secure, scalable, and fair assessment model for the future.

If Joe's prediction comes true, we might eventually consider traditional essays to be outdated relics of a pre-AI era.

Want to learn more about how AI is transforming academic integrity?

Read our feature: The Rise of AI Cheating Tools and How Quilgo Stays Ahead →

Ready to modernize your assessments?

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If unusual patterns are detected, your report will now include a flag:
Potential use of cheating applications detected

This helps admins and instructors:

• Focus on high-risk attempts
• Back up decisions with data-driven insights
• Stay ahead of new threats - without manual review.

How it works

Quilgo continuously monitors the landscape of cheating tools. Our engineering team reverse-engineers newly released student-side apps, and we integrate detection algorithms based on real behaviour - not just browser metadata. This feature is now live on all proctored tests using screen monitoring.

Why this matters

You're not just assessing knowledge; you're upholding trust. As AI-based cheating becomes increasingly sophisticated, traditional test platforms struggle to keep up. Quilgo is different: we don't just block known threats; we analyze their behaviour to identify and mitigate potential threats.

Ready to try it? Start your free trial.

And they're not operating in the shadows.With millions of views on platforms like TikTok, these tools are boldly promoted with messages like: "Pass any online test - completely undetected." This isn't just a marketing trend. It's a wake-up call.

The Technology Race is On

Let's be clear: students aren't stumbling upon these solutions - they're searching, comparing, and paying for tools that can outsmart your proctoring platform. And unfortunately, many of those tools do work - unless your system is specifically designed to detect them.

What We've Found - and How We Respond

At Quilgo, we continually track and test these developments. Our team regularly investigates newly released student-side software to understand how it works - and to proactively close any gaps. Recently, we analysed two of the most popular cheating tools that are spreading online.

We uncovered that:

• They use off-screen overlays to feed live answers while avoiding screen-capture detection
• Their behaviour mimics regular usage to avoid triggering alerts
• Most platforms don't yet have mechanisms in place to recognize these patterns

That's where we stand out. Quilgo is one of the first platforms to identify and effectively respond to these techniques.

The Good News: We See Everything

At Quilgo, we take this seriously - our team analyzes new "student-side" tools. We investigate how they operate, bypass detection - and how to stop them.

We recently identified and reverse-engineered two of the most popular cheating apps.

Here's what we found:

• Both tools use off-screen overlays to feed live answers without showing up in screen recordings
• They evade detection from most legacy proctoring platforms

We built targeted detection mechanisms into Quilgo to catch exactly this kind of behaviour - and we're one of the first platforms that can do so.

Why It Matters

You're not just looking for a generic testing tool. You want a robust, adaptable, and transparent solution that keeps pace with new threats.

Online exams today are no longer just a question of logistics - they are a question of digital trust and technological preparedness. The environment is rapidly changing, and institutions need partners that can move just as fast.

At Quilgo, we don't just adapt — we anticipate. Let us help you stay ahead!

👉 Contact us for a live demo or start your free trial today.

Skills gaps are now the #1 risk to business growth

41% of executives cite upskilling and reskilling as a top concern — higher than economic volatility. Yet only 37% believe their investments in skills will pay off this year.

Productivity is the top driver of transformation — but only 17% feel ready.

Despite widespread attention, only 17% of HR leaders say their organization is advanced in addressing productivity issues. Work redesign — once viewed as low-impact — has now proven to be most effective in driving real productivity gains.

What makes employees truly thrive at work?

A Mercer regression model shows five key drivers:

• Psychological safety
• Digital enablement
• Skills growth and job security
• Financial stability
• Sense of purpose

Forty-two per cent of employees thriving is explained by these factors combined.

The rise of internal talent marketplaces

Employees want to contribute more — and technology can help them do so.

The best talent marketplaces connect workers to projects, personalize learning, and empower internal mobility. Three in four employees say lateral moves are rare, indicating significant room for improvement.

60% of organizations now link pay to skill development

The “pay-for-skills” model is quickly becoming a standard. However, fewer than half of workers believe their managers understand their current skills, showing a gap between intent and execution.

Lessons from Arcadis: Becoming a skills-powered organization

Global consultancy Arcadis redesigned its talent strategy around skills. Fifty-six per cent of test users accessed internal career opportunities, and 20% engaged with personalized learning — demonstrating early success in building a future-ready workforce.

Human-centered tech is more important than ever

While 65% of leaders believe their organizations need to embrace more digital solutions, 32% of employees report feeling overwhelmed by the tools they are expected to use. This disconnect is one of the top causes of employee burnout. To foster a thriving "digital-first" culture, organizations must prioritize clarity, simplicity, and alignment with human needs.

Trust and purpose still matter

Eighty-four per cent of employees say their work contributes to a worthwhile mission. Trust in leadership and alignment with sustainability values are emerging as core drivers of retention and engagement.

Personalized rewards are the future.

46% of employees would give up a 10% raise for better well-being benefits. Only 15% of companies offer hyper-personalized reward experiences—a significant opportunity for differentiation.

Why this matters

HR, L&D, and EdTech teams need tools that match the pace of today's talent shifts. Quilgo helps you automate testing, validate skills, and deliver fair, secure assessments.

Try Quilgo today!

Quilgo: What were the biggest obstacles in managing such a large-scale selection process before moving online?

G. Umasankar Rao: All testing was conducted offline, with locations spread across multiple states and districts, utilising local centres. This process was resource-intensive, expensive, and difficult to manage. However, the pandemic forced us to reevaluate our approach. We had to transition to a digital format quickly. After exploring several options, we discovered Quilgo and decided to use it. It struck a balance between user-friendliness and the strong features we required.

Quilgo: What made Quilgo stand out compared to other platforms you tested?

G. Umasankar Rao: Two crucial aspects to consider are simplicity and integrity. Quilgo is remarkably user-friendly, which is essential when your test-takers may have limited access to technology. Additionally, it provides us with confidence in test security due to features such as camera monitoring, screen toggling detection, and behavioural indicators like the trust score.

Quilgo: How has your testing process evolved since adopting Quilgo?

G. Umasankar Rao: The impact has been tremendous. We now manage our national testing process entirely from our head office. Attendance rates increased from 30% to 70%, representing a significant shift. And we can now invite significantly more students to take the test - something that would've been impossible before. And since everything is online, we've dramatically reduced our operating costs and manual workload.

Quilgo: What features or tools within Quilgo have been most helpful to your team?

G. Umasankar Rao: The built-in proctoring tools are key - we rely on camera reports, screen toggling counts, and the confidence metric to monitor test integrity without making students uncomfortable. We also love the integrated email feature. Being able to send bulk, individualised test links directly from the platform is a significant time-saver and helps us stay organised across thousands of participants.

Quilgo: How often do you use Quilgo, and what role does it play in your annual process?

G. Umasankar Rao: We use Quilgo annually during our three-month selection cycle. During this time, it is essential as it powers our entire nationwide testing process.

Summary of Results

• Attendance rate increased: from 30% to 70%
• Fully scalable and stable for large volumes - smoothly supports 10,000+ concurrent test-takers
• Significant cost and time savings processes
• Complete transition from offline to digital testing managed centrally
• Effective proctoring (camera, screen, behaviour metrics)
• Streamlined communication via integrated bulk email tools
• Accessible and student-friendly through mobile

At Quilgo, we are proud to support meaningful missions like Vidyadhan's, which helps thousands of talented students gain access to life-changing educational opportunities. We are deeply grateful to the Sarojini Damodaran Foundation team for trusting us to be a part of this essential process.

Thank you to Mr. G Umasankar Rao and the entire operations team for sharing your story and the impact of your work.

We look forward to supporting more organizations around the world as they scale, modernize, and create fairer and more accessible testing experiences.

What Is Zapier?

If you're unfamiliar with Zapier, consider it your personal automation assistant.

Zapier connects thousands of the tools you already use (like Gmail, Google Sheets, Airtable, Slack, Notion, and more). With simple “if-this-then-that” logic - no code required - Zapier lets you build custom workflows called Zaps.

Thanks to our new integration, you can now use Quilgo as the trigger in these workflows - for example, when a test is submitted.

What Can You Automate with Quilgo + Zapier?

Here are just a few of the automation you can build in minutes:

Send instant test results via email

Automatically email the candidate or student their score when they submit their test.

Post results in Slack or Microsoft Teams

Example: “Candidate Jane Doe just finished the Marketing Quiz — 9/10.”

Sync test data with Google Sheets

Use this data for dashboards, analytics, or training logs.

Get daily test digests

Receive a summary of all completed assessments daily in your inbox or chat.

Notify managers or instructors when someone completes a module

Perfect for compliance tests, onboarding, or internal certification.

And that's just scratching the surface.

A Simple Setup with Big Power

With no coding and only a few clicks, you can set up advanced workflows using:

• Trigger: “Test submitted” event from Quilgo
• Data provided: Test name, taker's email and name, score, start/end time, and more
• Polling model: Zapier checks for new test data every ~15 minutes
• Plan compatibility: Available to all Quilgo users, including free and trial accounts
• App compatibility: Works with 7,000+ apps in Zapier's ecosystem

Want to See It in Action?

We've created a step-by-step video tutorial to walk you through your first automation.

👉 Watch the setup tutorial here

Why This Matters

Testing should be more than start →, submit →, repeat.

With automation, you can:

• Improve speed
• Reduce errors
• Delight students, candidates, or colleagues
• Reclaim your time for things that matter more

Let's Build Smarter Workflows Together!

We're excited to see what you create with Quilgo and Zapier. As always, we would love to hear your feedback. Share with us what you automate and let us know what features you need next.

We're not just building features; we're committed to creating better ways to work.

The Quilgo Team.

One of the biggest reasons for this mismatch is the lack of secure, controlled assessments. In an age of ChatGPT, browser extensions, and dual monitors, candidates can easily receive help during unproctored online tests — giving you a false impression of their true capabilities.

Without reliable testing conditions, you're not assessing what someone knows — you're evaluating how well they use external tools.

That's why more HR teams are turning to proctored assessments, which prevent cheating, confirm identity, and deliver real insights into actual skills.

The Data Behind the Shift

70% of companies report a gap between expectations and fundamental on-the-job skills.

Source: Escalate Journal (Noor et al., 2024)

82% of organizations plan to increase HR tech spending in the next two years — up from 32% — reflecting the urgency to modernize assessment processes.

Source: HR.com, State of HR Tech Stack and Integrations, 2024

49% of HR professionals use 2–4 paid tools in their hiring tech stack, and 13% rely on an all-in-one platform. Modern HR prefers flexibility and integration over monolithic systems.

Source: HR.com, State of HR Tech Stack and Integrations, 2024

61% of employees fear they lack the skills to stay relevant in the next 5 years, while 80% of CEOs say digital skills are a top concern.

Source: Critical Recruiting Trends in 2024 – Harris Lord Recruitment

Why Proctoring Isn't a "Nice-to-Have" Anymore

Proctoring isn't about surveillance. It's about:

• Fairness – creating equal conditions for every candidate
• Clarity – understanding who has the skill
• Trust – in the hiring decision, in your process, in your brand

Modern proctoring tools let you prevent cheating, monitor behaviour, and analyze results in ways traditional assessments simply can't.

It's especially valuable for:

• High-volume hiring
• Critical roles where errors are costly
• Global and distributed teams
• Recertification or internal promotions

Case in Point: How Quilgo Helps HR Teams Hire Smarter

At Quilgo, we use our own platform to evaluate job applicants, as do hundreds of HR professionals worldwide.

No AI or third-party help — every candidate completes their test independently
Built-in analytics — timing, integrity, and behaviour insights at a glance
Scalable — works just as well for 10 candidates or 10,000
No downloads required — browser-based, easy to launch
Cost-effective — even for small agencies and freelance recruiters

What Makes Quilgo Different

Simple, fast setup for any test
Secure access links per candidate
Session monitoring (camera + screen)
Flexible for remote or hybrid teams
Affordable — no bloated costs or complex integrations

Final Thoughts

In today's global hiring race, guessing is not a strategy. Neither are charm or good storytelling in interviews. You need tools that reveal real-world skills, detect cheating in real-time, and help you hire confidently. That's precisely what we've built Quilgo for.

2. Exam design drives stress more than software

Students identified poorly designed exams — too many questions, unrealistic time limits, unclear instructions — as top stressors. Many felt that traditional exams don't reflect real-world thinking or learning.

Takeaway: Online exams must evolve beyond replicating paper tests.

3. Students prefer staying off campus

Negative comments about in-person exams increased 17x in one year. Returning to on-campus testing after lockdowns created unexpected anxiety, logistical challenges, and discomfort.

Takeaway: Flexibility and comfort matter more than ever.

4. Not all tech issues are equal

Students from diverse backgrounds faced unequal access to proper devices or strong internet at home and on campus. Even in exam halls, lack of peripherals or dead laptop batteries were frequent complaints.

Takeaway: Equity in assessment starts with tech preparedness.

5. Human support can make or break the experience

Invigilators and tech staff had a significant emotional impact—for better or worse. Friendly, responsive support helped students feel calmer and more focused, while poor communication did the opposite.

Takeaway: Support roles should be trained for both competence and empathy.

Source: Blondeel et al., Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2024

Full study link (PDF)

The research is clear: Successful online exams depend on more than just tech—they require thoughtful design, robust support, and a student-centered environment.

At Quilgo, we're building tools that address exactly that. Our platform enables secure, streamlined, and flexible assessment experiences for educators and learners alike.

Quilgo: What challenges did you face when moving your assessments online?

Teacher:  Moving exams online wasn't easy. One of the primary challenges was ensuring that students couldn't cheat—despite lockdown modes, there were always ways to access the answers. Additionally, tracking time efficiently during exams and ensuring I could confidently assess their knowledge was difficult. There was also the question of how to keep track of their overall performance securely and efficiently.

Quilgo: What main problems did you want to solve with an online testing platform?

Teacher:  I was looking for a tool that could help me:

1. Prevent cheating and ensure that my exams are secure.
2. Help me monitor the time each student took without spending excessive time on administrative tasks.
3. Streamline my exam management process and provide a more professional experience for my students.

Quilgo: How did Quilgo help you address these issues?

Teacher:  Quilgo has been a game-changer for me.

• Cheating prevention: The individual test links for each student have been handy. They prevent sharing answers and allow me to track who accessed the test and when.
• Time management: I no longer have to monitor how much time each student takes manually. The timer functionality is automated, so I can focus on the content and not worry about timing issues.
• Data insights:  I can now easily track each student's progress, helping me follow up with students who need more support and provide quick feedback.

What aspects of Quilgo have been the most helpful for your exams?

Teacher:  Time tracking has been one of the most valuable features. It ensures the students stay on track and that no one has extra time, which makes the process fairer. Additionally, I love the individual links for each student. It's a minor feature but has made a massive difference in exam security. Lastly, tracking exam completion helps me monitor who has finished their test and who hasn't, making follow-up much easier.

Quilgo: How has Quilgo improved your overall testing experience?

Teacher:  Since adopting Quilgo, managing exams has become a breeze. I can now monitor everything remotely with little effort. It has saved me significant time—what used to take hours now happens automatically. I can focus on what matters: teaching. Quilgo has also improved the professionalism of my testing process. My exams look polished, and students have a smooth, consistent experience.

Quilgo: Can you quantify the impact that Quilgo has had on your workflow?

Teacher:  Of course. Since I started using Quilgo, the efficiency of my exam process has significantly improved. On average, I take three exams per semester , each lasting about two hours. With Quilgo, I no longer have to manually track the timing or worry about students attempting to cheat. This has reduced my time managing each exam, allowing me to focus more on teaching. I now use Quilgo once a month for each subject, and the platform has made these assessments much smoother and more secure. It's saved me valuable time to reinvest in supporting my students and further refining my teaching methods.

Quilgo: How would you describe Quilgo to other educators who might be considering it?

Teacher:  Useful tool for online assessment, friendly to use and implement.

Quilgo has been instrumental in securing online exams, improving efficiency, and streamlining the exam process. By eliminating manual tasks, increasing exam integrity, and giving her more control, Quilgo has truly transformed her teaching experience. With a more organized system, she can focus on what matters most—teaching and supporting her students.

An Interview with Saten Harutyunyan, Founder of SAT with Sat

Quilgo: Tell us a bit about yourself and your educational center. What do you do at SAT with Sat?

Saten: I'm Saten Harutyunyan, specializing in preparing students for the SAT Math exam. I founded SAT with Sat as a dedicated educational center where I could provide students with the structure, tools, and motivation they need to succeed on this international exam. My goal is to help them get into top universities worldwide — and math, one of the most challenging parts of the SAT for many students, is where I focus all my energy.

Quilgo: What challenges did you face when the SAT went digital?

Saten:  It changed everything. Suddenly, paper-based resources were outdated — but there weren't many digital alternatives. That hit tutors hard. So, I created my digital prep materials and built a program from scratch. But I needed a platform to make the testing experience feel like the real exam — secure, timed, and seamless.

Quilgo: What problems did you need to solve when moving your program online?

Saten:  There were three significant challenges:

• Security — I wanted to protect my original tests and keep them exclusive to my students. Even though I planned to host the course on my own website, I needed to ensure that the materials were not shared or accessed by unauthorized users.
• Cheating — Since SAT prep is high-stakes, it was important to recreate a real exam setting and discourage cheating, such as pausing the test or getting help from others during the session.
• Flexibility — I had already built many of my tests on Google Forms, so I searched for a tool that could integrate easily, adding features like a timer, tracking, and more control over the testing environment.

Quilgo: How did Quilgo meet those needs? What stood out to you about the platform?

Saten:  Honestly, Quilgo exceeded my expectations. It didn't just solve my problems — it gave me extra tools I didn't even know I needed.

• First, I love that there are no limits on the number of tests I can create. That's crucial for my program, where students often take 50+ tests per month.
• Second, the cheating detection features are handy. I can see a student's trust score and even check if someone submitted a 100-question test in 16 minutes — which means something suspicious is happening.
• Third, it's made communication with parents much more transparent. Instead of just sharing a personal opinion, I now send them objective test summaries, which build trust and shows them exactly how their child is progressing.
• Finally, Quilgo gave me total control over each test. I can customize the timer, restrict access, allow overtime if needed, and make each test personalized and secure.

Quilgo: When did you start using Quilgo, and how has it changed your day-to-day work since then?

Saten:  I started using Quilgo on December 6th, 2022, and it's still one of the best decisions I've ever made. Since then, it's become the foundation of my teaching process—I use it daily, and every test my students take runs through Quilgo.

It has completely streamlined my workflow. Tasks that used to take 30 minutes or more — like checking whether a student followed the time limit or manually calculating scores — now happen automatically. That's 30 minutes saved per student per lesson, which is massive when you consider each session lasts 3 hours. That efficiency lets me focus on what I love most: teaching and supporting my students.

Quilgo: How has your overall testing experience changed since adopting Quilgo?

Saten:  Quilgo has genuinely elevated the way I run my program. Evaluating student performance is now much more streamlined — I can quickly access detailed insights and trust scores, which helps me track progress and address issues more effectively. But it's not just about functionality; Quilgo also helped me improve the branding and presentation of my tests. I can now customize each assessment with my brand elements so that every touchpoint with my students feels professional and consistent. It reinforces the quality of my program and builds trust from the first click.

Quilgo: What part of Quilgo has surprised or impressed you the most?

Saten:  Aside from the features, the customer support team truly sets Quilgo apart. I don't have an IT department, so I rely heavily on external help when something goes wrong. The Quilgo team has been fantastic—always quick to respond and willing to go the extra mile. That support is critical, especially for solo educators like me.

Quilgo: How would you describe Quilgo to another educator considering it?

Saten:  It's simple, professional, and multifunctional. If you're running any testing program — whether it's for SAT, school exams, or corporate assessments — Quilgo is a platform you can trust. It gives you control, saves you time, and helps you scale your work without sacrificing quality.

Quilgo: Is there anything else you'd like to share with the Quilgo team or others reading this?

Saten:  Thank you. You've created a product that genuinely empowers teachers. I feel more confident, organised, and in control of my business, and that wouldn't have been possible without Quilgo. Love you all!

At Quilgo, we're driven by a simple but powerful mission: to empower educators with innovative, intuitive tools that make teaching more straightforward, secure, and impactful. Stories like Saten's are at the heart of what we do — they remind us why building products that genuinely support the people shaping the future matters.

We're proud that Quilgo has become a trusted part of her teaching process and grateful for the incredible educators who choose to grow with us. Thank you for being part of the Quilgo community — we're here to help you do your best work every step of the way.

As online testing became the new norm, these issues became more apparent. From unpredictable traffic spikes to unfair pricing models, many organizations faced roadblocks, making remote assessments frustrating and inefficient. Here are the biggest challenges with online exams—and how Quilgo's unique concurrency-based pricing model helps solve them.

Problem #1: Platforms crash under high traffic

Have you ever seen an exam platform slow to a crawl—or worse, crash—right in the middle of a test? When hundreds (or thousands) of people log in simultaneously, systems struggle to keep up. And it's not just about large-scale exams—even a single test matters. Behind every exam is hard work, preparation, and high stakes for test-takers and organizers. A technical failure at the wrong moment can mean lost opportunities, frustration, and even reputational damage.

Quilgo's Fix: Our concurrency-based pricing ensures we anticipate high-load scenarios and allocate resources accordingly. No matter how many people are taking your test, performance stays smooth and reliable—so every exam gets the stability and attention it deserves. We guarantee seamless performance within every plan's concurrency limit or a custom-tailored solution, ensuring your assessments run without disruption, regardless of scale.

Problem #2: Per-test pricing drains your budget

Most platforms charge per test-taker, meaning costs skyrocket as your audience grows—making large-scale assessments incredibly expensive.

Quilgo's fix: With Quilgo, you're not charged per test or student. You get unlimited tests and unlimited test-takers. Our pricing is based only on concurrency—meaning you pay for the number of people taking a test simultaneously, not the total number of participants. Whether you test 1,000 students in small batches or all at once, you control your costs.

Problem #3: One-size-fits-all pricing models don't work

Quilgo's Fix: Our pricing scales with you. Need a small capacity today but a huge one next month? No problem. You only pay for what you use when you need it.

Problem #4: Hidden fees and feature lock-in

Some platforms lure you in with a low starting price, then charge fees for essential features like analytics or exports.

Quilgo's fix: There are no surprises. Our pricing is transparent, with no hidden charges for your needed tools.

Problem #5: Paying for features you don't need

Many online exam platforms overload their products with excessive features, driving up costs. While some advanced tools have their place, most organizations need a balanced solution that provides essential functionality without unnecessary complexity.

Quilgo's fix: We focus on what truly matters—seamless test delivery, security, and efficiency—without inflating costs with unnecessary features. Our pricing reflects this philosophy, providing precise exam monitoring, reliable performance, and complete remote assessment control at a competitive price. And it works—customer surveys confirm that Quilgo offers precisely what's needed for smooth, secure exams.

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Who benefits from this update?

Education: from middle school to university

High school & University exams

Educators often assess multiple skills within a single subject. Section-based scores make it easier to pinpoint where students excel or need improvement.

• Mathematics — The algebra, geometry, and calculus sections can be graded separately to identify which concepts students struggle with.
• Science — A physics exam might have theoretical, practical, and problem-solving sections, requiring students to meet minimum standards in each.
• History and social studies — Assessing critical thinking, factual recall, and essay writing separately gives a more complete picture of student learning.

Standardized testing & College admissions

Many entrance exams require section-based scores to evaluate well-rounded academic abilities.

• SAT/ACT — Universities often individually set minimum math, reading, and writing requirements.

• Placement tests — Language and math placement exams categorize students into appropriate course levels based on section scores.

Language Proficiency Exams (IELTS, TOEFL, DELF, etc.)

For language certifications, test-takers must meet minimum score requirements across multiple sections—speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing—to qualify for a specific level. A single overall score doesn't reflect whether someone meets the requirements in all categories.

Professional certifications & licensing exams

• Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CEH, etc.): Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in different domains (e.g., risk management, cryptography).
• Legal and finance exams (CPA, CFA, Bar exams): Passing criteria often include achieving a minimum score in multiple knowledge areas.

Hiring & skills assessments

Recruiters and hiring managers need detailed breakdowns of candidates' skills, especially in technical roles:

• Software engineering — A test may include separate coding, logic, and algorithms sections. A high overall score doesn't help if a candidate struggles in a critical area.
• Customer support roles — Assessments might separately evaluate product knowledge, communication skills, and problem-solving.


Corporate Training & Compliance Assessments

Companies running internal training programs (e.g., safety training, compliance certification) must ensure employees perform well in every key area before considering them "certified."

How this improves your assessment workflow

With our update, your exports now include Score, Percentage, and Max Points per section, making it easier to:

• Identify performance gaps across different categories
• Ensure candidates meet minimum section scores for certification or hiring
• Generate more apparent reports for stakeholders (recruiters, educators, certification bodies)

Built for Precision, Designed for Reliability

We didn't just add a feature—we ensured it was accurate, stable, and seamlessly integrated into your existing workflow. Whether running high-volume assessments with thousands of participants or small team evaluations, your data is now more structured and actionable than ever.

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Your feedback drives our roadmap. If you've been waiting for section-based score calculation, it's ready to refine how you evaluate test results.

Built for scale, ready for anything

Handling a classroom quiz is one thing. Running a nationwide or even global competition? That's a whole different league. Quilgo is designed to manage high-stakes, high-volume assessments without breaking a sweat.

✅ 10,000+ simultaneous test-takers? No problem.
✅ Camera, screen tracking across thousands of exams.
✅ Zero interruptions, even under peak loads.

We've stress-tested our system to handle massive traffic spikes, ensuring a seamless experience for both students and organizers. Whether it's a university entrance exam, an international math Olympiad, or a corporate certification test, Quilgo delivers stability when it matters most.

Why reliability matters for large-scale assessments

Large-scale online exams come with unique challenges:

• Server load - Can your platform handle thousands of test-takers logging in simultaneously? Ours can.
• Security & Integrity - We ensure a fair testing environment with screen and camera tracking and secure access links.
• Time management - Every second counts in high-stakes exams. Our precision-timed system ensures synchronized test sessions.

More than just scalability—a complete testing solution

Quilgo isn't just built to withstand high traffic and make testing seamless, efficient, and secure.

• Instant setup - No complex integrations; send a secure link and start testing.
• Customizable monitoring - Choose the level of proctoring that fits your needs.
• Automated data exports - Get all test results in one click for easy analysis.

Join the institutions trusting Quilgo for large-scale exams

From national competitions to corporate assessments, Quilgo powers high-impact exams worldwide. If your organization needs a testing platform that can handle thousands of participants without lag, crashes, or chaos—you need Quilgo.

No more switching between screens or manually compiling data. Now, with a single click, you can download everything you need in a universal format, ready for analysis, reporting, or sharing.

What's inside your export now?

Student Details & Test Statuses - See who took the test, who didn't, and when they started.

Proctoring Insights - Get a full breakdown of security events:

Test configuration & settings - Understand how each exam was set up:

Student performance & answer   - A complete record for grading and progress tracking:

The Export data feature is just one of the many ways Quilgo streamlines online testing, but convenience doesn't stop here. This update is part of a bigger mission: making Quilgo the most seamless and intuitive platform for secure online testing.

Here's how we do it:

Automated Proctoring - AI-powered fraud detection and face consistency checks.

Seamless LMS Integration  - Works effortlessly with Moodle, Google Forms, and Google Classroom.

Flexible Pricing Model  - Pay only for concurrent test-takers, ensuring cost-efficiency.

With every update, we're making online assessments smarter and more efficient. The new Export Data feature is one more step toward making Quilgo the easiest, fastest, and most powerful assessment tool available.

Better focus, fewer distractions

Online exams have endless distractions—switching tabs, checking messages, and background noise. Proctoring tools help students stay engaged.

Data from Quilgo: Students in monitored tests show higher completion rates and extended periods of uninterrupted focus.

Supporting research: A 2023 study found that external monitoring reduces multitasking during exams, leading to more accurate assessment results. (Source)

Why it works: Structured conditions mimic traditional test-taking environments, reinforcing deep concentration and time management habits.

More apparent test conditions, less stress

Proctoring isn't just about security—it also provides structure to help students feel more prepared.

With Quilgo, students have:

• Clear start times, deadlines, and duration limits
• Transparent monitoring settings (camera, screen tracking, etc.)
• A distraction-free environment that helps them stay engaged

The result? Fewer surprises, more confidence, and a smoother test experience.

Ethical testing builds student confidence

A well-monitored test ensures that grades reflect a student's effort and knowledge. Instead of worrying about others cutting corners, students can focus on doing their best.

Key benefits:

• Fair conditions encourage honest effort
• Students trust their grades are earned, not given
• A greater sense of accomplishment and motivation

At Quilgo, we believe that monitoring should support students—not stress them out.

Proctoring that helps, not punishes

Quilgo's monitoring tools create a fair, structured, and distraction-free test-taking experience:

• Timer - helps students manage their time effectively, reducing stress and last-minute rushes.
• Screen & camera tracking -  Encourages focus by gently discouraging distractions without disrupting the test.
• Secure test links - Ensures only the right students access the exam, maintaining fairness and integrity.
• Results directly from educators - Students receive their scores from instructors, ensuring full control over grading and feedback.

Want to see how Quilgo can improve your students' performance?

🚀 Try Quilgo today and experience online exams as they should be—structured, fair, and focused.

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Key features compared

The online assessment industry is filled with robust, feature-rich solutions, and we acknowledge that many competitors provide high-quality tools for secure and efficient testing. The core functionalities across platforms have reached an impressive standard, from proctoring to analytics. However, when choosing the right tool, it's not just about features—it's about how these tools are structured, priced, and scaled to fit real-world needs.

Pricing models: how Quilgo stands out

Pricing models can vary significantly when choosing an online proctoring or assessment tool. Some platforms charge per test, others per student, and many require costly institution-wide licenses. Understanding these differences is crucial in selecting the most cost-effective and scalable solution.

Standard pricing models in the market

Most online proctoring and exam platforms follow one of these pricing structures:

• Pay-per-exam - Charges for each test attempt, regardless of how many students take exams simultaneously.
• Per-student subscription - A flat rate per student per month or year, often limiting the number of exams.
• Institution-wide licensing - A high-cost, bulk contract for unlimited use within an organization.
• Hidden or custom pricing - Some platforms require direct contact for a quote, often leading to unclear costs.

How Quilgo's unique pricing model works

Quilgo redefines exam pricing with its test-taker seats model, which charges based on the number of students taking tests simultaneously (concurrent test-takers).

No limits on total exams - You can conduct unlimited tests, and pricing is based only on how many students are testing concurrently.

Scales with your needs - Whether you have 10 students or 10,000, you only pay for the number of simultaneous test-takers, making it cost-effective for institutions with fluctuating testing schedules.

Transparent and predictable - No hidden fees, per-test charges, and unnecessary expenses for inactive students.

Why Quilgo's pricing model is a game-changer

 Fair and scalable  - You're never overpaying for inactive students or locked into per-test fees.

 Perfect for fluctuating demand  - If your institution runs exams in waves or has peak testing seasons, this model ensures you only pay for active test-takers.

 No budget waste  - Unlike per-test or per-student subscriptions, you won't pay for unused capacity.

Ready to experience the most cost-efficient proctoring model?

🚀 Try Quilgo today and maximize your testing budget.

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Whether searching online, checking notes, or collaborating, these behaviours put test integrity at risk. Without monitoring tools, how much do you trust online exam results?

Quilgo for Moodle: the ultimate solution for secure exams

Our Moodle plugin brings enterprise-level security to online assessments with:

🔹 AI-Powered fraud detection - detect unusual behaviour like copy-pasting, multiple screens, and unauthorized help.
🔹 Live Proctoring with camera monitoring - ensure the right person is taking the test with real-time face detection.
🔹 Plug & Play, no API configuration needed - get started instantly without extra technical setup.
🔹 Runs directly in Moodle, no extra software required - no additional downloads for test-takers or administrators.
🔹 High-demand performance - designed for large-scale assessments, handling thousands of students without lag.
🔹 Available in 12 languages - make exams accessible to a global audience.

Why It Matters

Whether you're an educator, university administrator, or corporate L&D professional, your assessments should reflect actual knowledge—not just a well-timed browser switch.

Integrating seamlessly into Moodle, Quilgo empowers institutions to ensure fairness, accuracy, and efficiency in online testing.

Protect your exams today!

🚀 Join leading educators and organizations already using Quilgo for secure, reliable, and fair online assessments.

What is driving these improvements? It's not just the development of better tools; it's also about the adoption of more effective behaviors. Participants are becoming increasingly aware of monitoring features, which encourages them to remain focused and accountable. At the same time, educators and recruiters are using insights from past results to enhance their preparation and promote greater engagement. This collaboration fosters a culture in which genuine effort leads to success, making assessments more meaningful and impactful.

Less Cheating, More Integrity

One of the biggest challenges in online assessments is ensuring test-takers stay honest. But Quilgo's proctoring features tackle this head-on. In 2023, 64.88% of participants left their test screens at least once. By 2024, this number dropped to 60.47%. Among proctored tests, the results are even more promising:

• With camera monitoring, page-leaving decreased from 57.58% to 51.70%.
• Screen monitoring reduced it from 57.32% to 52.33%.
• With combined monitoring , it dropped from 56.72% to 51.74%.

Still, 60% of participants leave their screens, which is significant. Without Quilgo, online assessments could quickly lose their credibility. By identifying and addressing these behaviours, Quilgo ensures assessments reflect actual skills and knowledge — not shortcuts or dishonest tactics. While the numbers are improving, there's still work to do, and Quilgo is leading the charge toward genuinely objective online evaluations.

More Innovative Tools for Better Testing

Quilgo is more than just a tool — it's a partner for educators, recruiters, and trainers who prioritize fairness, efficiency, and insight. By offering advanced features such as proctoring, detailed analytics, and scalable solutions, the platform transforms the possibilities of online assessments.

Suppose you must host an online test for 50 people simultaneously. To do that, you need 50 test-taker seats. During the test, all the seats will be occupied. Once the test is over, those 50 seats become vacant, and you can host another test for up to 50 people. You can do as many tests per month as you wish as long as the number of simultaneous people taking your tests is within the test-taker seat limit.

Now, let's imagine you have a colleague. You invite your colleague to your team and now share the test-taker seat allowance. Your colleague also needs to host a test for 50 people. If you and your colleague host your tests at the same time, you will need 100 test-taker seats. However, if you coordinate to host your tests at different times, you will need 50 test-taker seats only.

We hope this article helps you to understand how the test-taker seat model works. If you are not sure how many seats you need, please contact us at [email protected], and we will help you.

• Paste an article and generate a test instantly
• Import questions using our new universal format
• Show a single question at a time to your students
  
• Set a start time and submission deadline
• Restrict self-registration to your domain
• Use automatic response submission
• Create a section with a bank of questions and enable question randomization
• Generate personal test reports and download PDFs
  
  
• Download extended data, like the exact time the answer was given. Can Google do that? We doubt so.
• Get insights: spot knowledge gaps instantly and see the overall class performance. Coming soon!
  

Imagine you have a piece of text or educational material that you need to conduct an online assessment on. How much time would you need to spend on constructing questions, thinking of options lists etc? Well, now you would need a few seconds to generate an online assessment from text, educational material or an article.

To use the feature click the "Create Quiz" button in your Quilgo Dashboard and choose "Generate from material". Paste a piece of text, click "Generate", tune according to your needs and you have an online test ready to be sent.

Make sure your online quizzes are relevant and unique so your assessment process becomes unbiased, starts generating top-quality results, and never takes hours from your time.

In online quizzes, it's better to show one question at a time rather than many questions together. This simple approach has several advantages that make learning easier and more effective. Let's explore why it's a good idea:

Pay Better Attention

When you see only one question, it's easier to focus and understand it. You won't get distracted or overwhelmed, which helps you give a better answer.

Less Stress

Having one question at a time lowers anxiety. You can take your time, think clearly, and answer without worrying about missing anything.

Remember More

By focusing on one question, you can remember the information better. It helps your brain make connections and keeps the knowledge in your mind longer.

No Guessing

When faced with multiple questions together, you might guess or pick randomly. But with one question at a time, you think more carefully and give honest answers.

Instant Feedback

Getting immediate feedback on each answer helps you learn faster. You know what you got right and where you need improvement.

Easy to Use

Online quizzes with one question at a time are user-friendly and enjoyable. You won't get confused, and they work well on phones and tablets too.

Summarizing, showing one question at a time in online quizzes is a smart choice. It helps you focus, remember better, and reduces stress. With immediate feedback and a friendly design, it makes learning more effective and enjoyable. So, next time you take an online quiz, remember the power of simplicity!

Here is how you can start using Quilgo today:

👩‍💻 Having a team? Assess their tech, safety, social or team working skills.
🔍 Hiring? Increase the quality of the candidates you interview.
👨‍🎓 Educating someone? Run homework, tests and exams on any subject.
✨ ...turn on your imagination!

Quilgo works great for businesses, recruiting, and education. You can build online quizzes with a timer, add media, enable question randomization, set a start time and a deadline, turn the automated camera and screen AI proctoring on, send a single link to your test takers, get and download reports.

📺 Here is how Quilgo works: Watch 3-minute video

💎 You don't need to request a demo, install anything, speak to sales etc. Join now and one moment later you have your own online assessment ready to use. Yep, just like this!

Deadlines play a crucial role in online assessments, whether it's a quiz, an exam, or an assignment. Setting a deadline is a way to ensure that students complete the task on time and that the grading process is fair and consistent for all students. In this article, we will discuss how deadlines can be used effectively in online assessments.

1. Encourage timely completion: Deadlines help to encourage timely completion of assessments. They create a sense of urgency that motivates students to prioritize their work and complete the task on time. This is especially important in online assessments where students have more flexibility in their schedules and may be prone to procrastination.
2. Facilitate planning: Setting deadlines allows students to plan their work and allocate time accordingly. This helps them to avoid last-minute cramming and ensures that they have enough time to review their work and make any necessary corrections before submitting.
3. Promote fairness: Deadlines ensure that all students are evaluated on the same criteria, as they are given equal amounts of time to complete the assessment. This promotes fairness in grading and reduces the risk of bias or discrimination.
4. Provide structure: Deadlines provide structure and help students to manage their time effectively. This is especially important in online assessments, where students are often working independently and may need more guidance to stay on track.
5. Support assessment design: Deadlines can be used to support the design of assessments, ensuring that they are well-constructed and aligned with learning objectives. For example, setting a deadline for an essay may help to ensure that students focus on the most important points and avoid unnecessary details.
6. Prevent cheating: Deadlines can be used as a deterrent to cheating. If students are given an adequate amount of time to complete an assessment, they are less likely to seek unauthorized help or resources during the process.
7. Encourage time management skills: Deadlines provide an opportunity for students to practice and develop their time management skills. This is a valuable skill that will serve them well in their academic and professional careers.

Deadlines play an important role in online assessments. They help to encourage timely completion, facilitate planning, promote fairness, provide structure, support assessment design, prevent cheating, and encourage time management skills. By setting appropriate deadlines, instructors can ensure that online assessments are effective and meaningful tools for evaluating student learning.

Deadlines are not only important in online assessments for students but also for online interviews. Just like in assessments, deadlines help to provide structure and encourage timeliness in the interview process. Here are some ways in which deadlines can be used effectively in online interviews:

Encourage timeliness: Deadlines can be used to encourage candidates to be punctual and arrive on time for their online interview. This can help to avoid delays and ensure that the interview runs smoothly.
1. Provide structure: Deadlines can help to provide structure to the interview process. By setting a time limit for each interview, interviewers can ensure that they cover all necessary topics and questions within the allotted time.
2. Promote fairness: Deadlines can promote fairness by ensuring that all candidates are given equal amounts of time to showcase their skills and experience during the interview. This can help to reduce the risk of bias or discrimination.
3. Facilitate planning: Deadlines can help candidates to plan and prepare for their interview. By knowing when their interview will take place, candidates can make sure they are available and can adequately prepare for the interview.
4. Avoid scheduling conflicts: Deadlines can help to avoid scheduling conflicts that may arise during the interview process. By setting clear deadlines for the interview, candidates can plan their schedule accordingly and avoid conflicts with other appointments or commitments.
5. Respect candidates' time: Deadlines show respect for candidates' time and demonstrate that the interviewer values their time as well. This can help to create a positive impression of the organization and encourage candidates to view the organization as a professional and respectful employer.
6. Encourage time management skills: Deadlines can help to encourage time management skills in candidates. By providing clear deadlines for the interview, candidates are encouraged to manage their time effectively and arrive on time for the interview.

In conclusion, deadlines are an important component of online interviews. They help to encourage timeliness, provide structure, promote fairness, facilitate planning, avoid scheduling conflicts, show respect for candidates' time, and encourage time management skills. By using deadlines effectively in the interview process, organizations can ensure a smooth and efficient interviewing process that is respectful and fair to all candidates.

Online quiz generation with AI is a modern tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create quizzes and assessments. This digital tool has revolutionized the way educators create assessments, making it faster, more efficient, and more accurate. In this article, we will explore the benefits of online quiz generation with AI.

Save time and effort

Online quiz generation with AI saves time and effort for educators. Instead of spending hours creating a quiz manually, educators can simply input the questions and let the AI generate the quiz. This tool can generate multiple quizzes in a matter of minutes, allowing educators to focus on other aspects of their job.

Despite we started with online quiz creation with AI, we also are looking into other aspects for AI integration:

Provide personalized assessments

One of the significant benefits of online quiz generation with AI is the ability to create personalized assessments. AI can analyze the performance of respondents and create assessments that are tailored to their strengths and weaknesses. This personalized approach helps respondents better understand the material and identify areas where they need to improve.

Increase accuracy

Online quiz generation with AI increases the accuracy of assessments. The AI algorithm can analyze the questions and answers to ensure that they are relevant and free of errors. This reduces the likelihood of mistakes and ensures that the assessments accurately measure the respondents' knowledge and understanding of the material.

Provide instant feedback

Online quiz generation with AI provides instant feedback to respondents. The AI algorithm can grade the assessments immediately and provide feedback to the respondents, highlighting areas where they did well and areas where they need to improve. This feedback helps respondents identify their strengths and weaknesses and make improvements in their learning.

Allow for data-driven decision-making

Online quiz generation with AI allows educators to make data-driven decisions. The AI algorithm can analyze the data collected from the assessments and provide insights into the respondents' performance. This information can help educators identify areas where they need to improve their teaching methods and adjust their curriculum to better meet the needs of their students.

In conclusion, online quiz generation with AI provides many benefits for educators and respondents alike. It saves time and effort, provides personalized assessments, increases accuracy, provides instant feedback, and allows for data-driven decision-making. By utilizing this tool, educators can create high-quality assessments that accurately measure respondents' knowledge and understanding of the material, leading to better learning outcomes.

Here are some benefits of question randomization in online assessments:

1. It ensures fairness. Without question randomization, respondents could potentially share assessment questions with each other, giving some respondents an unfair advantage over others. By randomizing the order and selection of questions, each respondent receives a unique set of questions, making it much more difficult for respondents to share answers.
2. It helps prevent cheating. When respondents know the order or content of questions in advance, they may have the opportunity to cheat by accessing answers before the assessment. Randomizing the questions ensures that respondents cannot predict the order or content of the assessment, making cheating much more difficult.
3. It ensures that the assessment is valid and reliable. Validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure. Reliability refers to the consistency of results over time. By randomizing the questions, we ensure that each respondent is tested on the same content and that the assessment is consistent over time.
4. It helps respondents to focus. When respondents know the order or content of questions in advance, they may be more likely to focus on certain topics or concepts, while neglecting others. By randomizing the questions, respondents are forced to pay equal attention to all topics, which helps to ensure a more comprehensive understanding of the subject.
5. Makes it easier to analyze results. When questions are randomized, it is easier to compare the performance of respondents. If each respondent receives the same set of questions in the same order, it becomes much more difficult to compare results accurately.

In conclusion, question randomization is an important aspect of online assessments. It ensures fairness, prevents cheating, ensures validity and reliability, helps respondents focus, and makes it easier to analyze results. By using question randomization, we can ensure that online assessments are a fair and reliable way to assess respondent knowledge and understanding.

Here is how screen proctoring can help:

Preventing cheating

One of the primary benefits of online assessment proctoring is that it can prevent cheating by respondents. Proctoring software can monitor respondents' behavior during exams, including recording their screen and webcam, flagging suspicious activities such as opening new tabs or attempting to copy and paste answers. This way, educators can ensure that the respondents are following the rules and not using external sources to complete their exams.

Convenience

Online assessment proctoring is also convenient for respondents, as they can take the exam from anywhere, at any time, as long as they have an internet connection. This flexibility can help reduce stress and anxiety, as respondents can take the exam in a comfortable environment without the pressure of a physical testing center.

Cost-effective

Online assessment proctoring can also be cost-effective for educational institutions. Traditional in-person proctoring requires physical facilities and personnel to monitor the exams, which can be expensive. Online proctoring eliminates the need for physical facilities and personnel, reducing costs and allowing educators to allocate resources elsewhere.

Time-saving

Online assessment proctoring can also save time for educators. Traditional in-person proctoring requires scheduling and coordinating with respondents to take the exam at a specific time and place. With online proctoring, educators can simply provide the exam and let respondents take it on their own schedule. This allows educators to focus on other tasks, such as grading and providing feedback to respondents.

Improved accessibility

Finally, online assessment proctoring can improve accessibility for respondents with disabilities. Proctoring software can include accommodations such as screen readers and enlarged text, making exams more accessible for respondents with visual impairments. Online proctoring also eliminates physical barriers that may prevent respondents with mobility impairments from taking in-person exams.

In conclusion, online assessment proctoring provides many benefits for educational institutions and respondents alike. By preventing cheating, providing convenience, reducing costs and saving time, and improving accessibility, online proctoring can help ensure academic integrity and fairness in the evaluation process.