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    • ComponentsTAO’s robust suite of modular platform components and add-ons make up a powerful end-to-end assessment system that helps educators engage learners and raise the quality of testing standards.
      • AuthoringBuild feature-rich online assessments based on open education standards.
      • ReportingConnect assessment to learning and leverage data you can act on with deep reporting tools.
      • Rostering & DeliveryManage exam candidates and deliver innovative digital assessments with ease.
      • Cloud ServicesLeverage the felxibility, scale and security of TAO in the Cloud to host your solution.
    • Add-ons
      • TAO AdvanceNext-generation test delivery engine.
      • TAO GraderTechnology-assisted human scoring.
      • TAO InsightsAccess dynamic data from our datastore via API.
      • Partner IntegrationsAmplify your platform experience.
  • Product & Pricing
    • Tiers / SolutionsTAO offers four modern digital assessment platform editions, ranging from open source to a tiered turn-key package or completely customized solution.
      • TAO CoreThe foundation of the TAO solution stack. Our open source assessment platform provides enhanced freedom and control over your testing tools.
      • TAO ProOur most popular turn-key assessment system with added scalability and account support.
      • TAO IgniteA turn-key assessment solution designed to help you get your small or mid-scale deployment off the ground.
      • TAO EnterpriseOur most powerful, bespoke TAO platform solution designed to meet your unique needs, including custom integration support.
    • Pricing
      • Pricing OverviewCompare platform pricing tiers based on user volume.
      • Compare PlansSee what’s included in each platform edition.
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  • Knowledge Base
    • SupportWe provide support at every stage of the assessment cycle, including free resources, custom campaign support, user training, and more.
      • User GuideAccess step-by-step instructions for working with TAO.
      • Ignite & Pro Support PortalIgnite & Pro customers can log support tickets here.
      • Enterprise Support PortalEnterprise customers can log support tickets here.
      • Release NotesDiscover the latest platform updates and new features.
    • Training
      • User AdoptionTraining & support overview.
      • Training PortalLessons, videos, & best practices for maximizing TAO.
  • Resources
    • Resource CenterDiscover how TAO can be used to improve candidate learning, assessment, and certification across a wide range of subjects and industries.
      • Data SheetsDownload a comprehensive overview of our product solutions.
      • WhitepapersTake a deep dive into important assessment topics and glean insights from the experts.
      • eBooksLearn more about the ins and outs of digital assessment, including tips and best practices.
      • Tutorial VideosFollow along as we walk you through the basics of getting set up in TAO.
      • FAQDiscover frequently asked questions from other TAO users.
      • BlogKeep up with the latest trends and updates across the assessment industry.
    • Use Cases
      • Case StudiesSee how we’ve helped our clients succeed.
      • InteroperabilityEliminate data silos and create a connected digital ecosystem.
      • AccessibilityFind out how to promote equity in learning and assessment with TAO.
      • Online Human ScoringLearn more about the use cases for human scoring technology.
      • What Are Online Assessments?Unpack the fundamentals of computer-based testing.
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  • Platform
    • ComponentsTAO’s robust suite of modular platform components and add-ons make up a powerful end-to-end assessment system that helps educators engage learners and raise the quality of testing standards.
      • AuthoringBuild feature-rich online assessments based on open education standards.
      • ReportingConnect assessment to learning and leverage data you can act on with deep reporting tools.
      • Rostering & DeliveryManage exam candidates and deliver innovative digital assessments with ease.
      • Cloud ServicesLeverage the felxibility, scale and security of TAO in the Cloud to host your solution.
    • Add-ons
      • TAO AdvanceNext-generation test delivery engine.
      • TAO GraderTechnology-assisted human scoring.
      • TAO InsightsAccess dynamic data from our datastore via API.
      • Partner IntegrationsAmplify your platform experience.
  • Product & Pricing
    • Tiers / SolutionsTAO offers four modern digital assessment platform editions, ranging from open source to a tiered turn-key package or completely customized solution.
      • TAO CoreThe foundation of the TAO solution stack. Our open source assessment platform provides enhanced freedom and control over your testing tools.
      • TAO ProOur most popular turn-key assessment system with added scalability and account support.
      • TAO IgniteA turn-key assessment solution designed to help you get your small or mid-scale deployment off the ground.
      • TAO EnterpriseOur most powerful, bespoke TAO platform solution designed to meet your unique needs, including custom integration support.
    • Pricing
      • Pricing OverviewCompare platform pricing tiers based on user volume.
      • Compare PlansSee what’s included in each platform edition.
      • Try Tao Now
  • Knowledge Base
    • SupportWe provide support at every stage of the assessment cycle, including free resources, custom campaign support, user training, and more.
      • User GuideAccess step-by-step instructions for working with TAO.
      • Ignite & Pro Support PortalIgnite & Pro customers can log support tickets here.
      • Enterprise Support PortalEnterprise customers can log support tickets here.
      • Release NotesDiscover the latest platform updates and new features.
    • Training
      • User AdoptionTraining & support overview.
      • Training PortalLessons, videos, & best practices for maximizing TAO.
  • Resources
    • Resource CenterDiscover how TAO can be used to improve candidate learning, assessment, and certification across a wide range of subjects and industries.
      • Data SheetsDownload a comprehensive overview of our product solutions.
      • WhitepapersTake a deep dive into important assessment topics and glean insights from the experts.
      • eBooksLearn more about the ins and outs of digital assessment, including tips and best practices.
      • Tutorial VideosFollow along as we walk you through the basics of getting set up in TAO.
      • FAQDiscover frequently asked questions from other TAO users.
      • BlogKeep up with the latest trends and updates across the assessment industry.
    • Use Cases
      • Case StudiesSee how we’ve helped our clients succeed.
      • InteroperabilityEliminate data silos and create a connected digital ecosystem.
      • AccessibilityFind out how to promote equity in learning and assessment with TAO.
      • Online Human ScoringLearn more about the use cases for human scoring technology.
      • What Are Online Assessments?Unpack the fundamentals of computer-based testing.
  • Request a Demo
  • Introduction
    • About the Guide
    • What is TAO?
    • Take a tour
    • Customizing Look and Feel
  • Creating Test Materials
    • Overview
    • Creating a test item
    • Adding Interactions
      • Overview
      • QTI Interaction Types
        • Overview
        • Choice Interaction
        • Order Interaction
        • Associate Interaction
        • Match Interaction
        • Hottext Interaction
        • Gap Match Interaction
        • Slider Interaction
        • Extended Text Interaction
        • File Upload Interaction
        • Media Interaction
        • Inline Choice Interaction
        • Text Entry Interaction
        • Hotspot Interaction
        • Graphic Order Interaction
        • Graphic Associate Interaction
        • Graphic Gap Interaction
        • Select Point Interaction
      • PCI Interaction Types
        • Overview
        • Audio Interaction
        • Likert Interaction
        • Liquid Interaction
        • Math Entry Interaction
        • Text Reader Interaction
        • Fractions Interaction
        • Graphing Function Interaction
        • Line & Point Interaction
        • Number Line Interaction
        • Point Graph Interaction
        • Zoom Number Interaction
      • Configuring Interactions
        • Overview
        • Modifying the scoring method
        • Giving hints and feedback to the test-taker
        • Placing constraints on the response
        • Displaying answer options
    • Adding other content
      • Overview
      • Inserting a Text Block
      • Inserting a passage
      • Adding assets to an item
      • Using math expressions
      • Word processing options
      • End Attempt
    • Item style editor
    • Item language
    • Item status
    • Classifying items
  • Putting Tests Together
    • Overview
    • Creating a Test
    • Configuring Tests
      • Overview
      • Test settings
      • Test Section Shuffling
      • Test-taker tool configuration
      • Providing test-level instant feedback
    • Previewing a test
    • Publishing a test
  • Managing your Resources
    • Overview
    • Managing items
      • Overview
      • Managing different versions of an item
      • Importing items
      • Exporting items
      • Moving, copying and duplicating items
    • Managing assets
      • Overview
      • Using the asset manager
      • Passage editor
      • Moving assets
    • Managing tests
      • Overview
      • Importing a test
      • Exporting a test
      • Moving, copying and duplicating tests
    • Exporting resources
    • Importing resources
    • Using built-in APIs
  • Preparing Test Sessions
    • Overview
    • Test Takers
      • Overview
      • Creating test-takers
      • Importing test-takers
      • Exporting test-takers
      • Moving test-takers
    • Groups of Test-takers
      • Overview
      • Creating a group
      • Importing groups
      • Exporting groups
      • Moving groups
    • Deliveries
      • Overview
      • Creating a delivery
  • Delivering Tests
    • Overview
    • Delivering tests internally
    • Delivering tests via test centers
    • Test Centers
      • Overview
      • Setting up a test center
      • Importing a test center
      • Removing a test center
    • Proctoring
      • On-Site Proctoring
    • Using LTI for assessments
  • Taking Tests
    • Overview
    • Test navigation
    • Keyboard shortcuts
    • Review panel
    • Visual aids
    • Text-to-speech
    • Using calculators
    • Scratchpad
    • Progress information
  • Processing Completed Tests
    • Overview
    • Scoring
      • Overview
      • Scoring items automatically
      • Scoring items manually
      • Scoring tests
    • Results
      • Overview
      • Viewing results
      • Exporting results
  • Managing TAO
    • Overview
    • System Administration
      • Overview
      • Changing IPs
      • Maintenance mode
      • Setting languages
    • Management
      • Overview
      • Main roles
      • Atomic roles
      • Users
      • Permissions
      • User settings
      • Extensions manager
    • Troubleshooting
      • Overview
      • Set system to debug mode
      • Change admin password
  • Installing TAO
    • Overview
    • Prerequisites
    • Windows
    • CentOS, RedHat and Fedora
    • Ubuntu and Debian
    • MacOS
    • Web Installer
    • Upgrade from 3.2
  • TAO Grader
    • Introduction
    • Linking TAO to TAO Grader
    • Setting up TAO Grader
      • Uploading scorers
      • Accessing TAO deliveries
      • Managing scoring projects
        • Creating a scoring project
        • Linking deliveries to projects
        • Assigning scorers to projects
        • Monitoring and reassigning projects
    • Scoring items in TAO Grader
      • Navigation for scorers
      • Scoring responses
      • Reviewing scores
  • Appendix
    • License
    • Contributing to TAO
  • Product Release Notes
    • June 2022
    • July 2022
    • August 2022
    • September 2022
    • October 2022
    • November 2022
    • January 2023
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