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      • CapabilitiesTAO’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 turn insight into action 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.
      • Next-Gen
        • TAO AdvanceNext-generation test delivery engine.
        • TAO GraderTechnology-assisted human scoring.
        • TAO InsightsAccess dynamic data from our datastore via API.
    • 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 Community EditionInstall and customize our free open-source platform code.
        • TAO AccelerateA turn-key assessment solution to pilot your digital testing program for the first-time.
        • TAO IgniteOur most popular turn-key assessment system with added scalability and account support.
        • TAO EnterpriseOur most powerful, bespoke TAO platform solution designed to meet your unique needs, including custom integration support.
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        • Pricing OverviewCompare platform pricing tiers based on user volume.
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      • Resource CenterDiscover how TAO can be used to improve candidate learning, assessment, and certification across a wide range of subjects and industries.
        • Press ReleasesExplore the latest news articles and press releases.
        • eBooksLearn more about the ins and outs of digital assessment, including tips and best practices.
        • WhitepapersTake a deep dive into important assessment topics and glean insights from the experts.
        • Training PortalLessons, videos, & best practices for maximizing TAO.
        • FAQDiscover frequently asked questions from other TAO users.
        • User GuideAccess step-by-step instructions for working with TAO.
        • 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
      • CapabilitiesTAO’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 turn insight into action 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.
      • Next-Gen
        • TAO AdvanceNext-generation test delivery engine.
        • TAO GraderTechnology-assisted human scoring.
        • TAO InsightsAccess dynamic data from our datastore via API.
    • 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 Community EditionInstall and customize our free open-source platform code.
        • TAO AccelerateA turn-key assessment solution to pilot your digital testing program for the first-time.
        • TAO IgniteOur most popular turn-key assessment system with added scalability and account support.
        • 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
    • Resources
      • Resource CenterDiscover how TAO can be used to improve candidate learning, assessment, and certification across a wide range of subjects and industries.
        • Press ReleasesExplore the latest news articles and press releases.
        • eBooksLearn more about the ins and outs of digital assessment, including tips and best practices.
        • WhitepapersTake a deep dive into important assessment topics and glean insights from the experts.
        • Training PortalLessons, videos, & best practices for maximizing TAO.
        • FAQDiscover frequently asked questions from other TAO users.
        • User GuideAccess step-by-step instructions for working with TAO.
        • 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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    • Introduction
      • About the Guide
      • What is TAO?
      • Take a tour
      • Customizing Look and Feel
    • Product Release Notes
      • December 2024
      • November 2024
      • October 2024
      • September 2024
      • August 2024
      • July 2024
      • June 2024
      • May 2024
      • April 2024
      • March 2024
      • February 2024
      • January 2024
      • TAO Core 3.6 Release
    • TAO Portal
      • Customizing an Account in TAO Portal
        • Global & Group User Roles
      • User Management
        • Creating Users
        • Editing Existing Users
      • Groups Management
        • Creating Groups
        • Editing Existing Groups
      • Organization Management
        • Using Hierarchies in TAO Portal
          • Creating an Organizational Unit
          • Renaming an Organizational Unit
          • Removing an organizational unit
        • Managing Users via Hierarchies
          • Assigning Users to an Organizational Unit
          • Moving Users via Hierarchies
        • Managing groups with hierarchies
          • Assigning groups to an Organizational Unit
          • Moving Groups via Hierarchies
      • Assessment Planning in TAO Portal
        • Sessions Management
          • Creating Sessions
          • Editing Existing Sessions
          • Accessing Session Details
          • Monitoring a Live Session
          • Viewing Session Reports
          • Viewing a Test-taker’s Report
          • Scoring an Assessment
      • Importing Data
        • Importing/updating Users
        • Importing/updating Groups
        • Importing/updating Users (with an existing group)
        • Importing/updating a Session (with an existing group)
        • Importing/updating a Session (with a new group)
        • Importing/updating Hierarchies
    • 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
        • Using the test XML Editor
      • 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
      • 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
        • Configuring Items for Manual Scoring
        • Configuring Items for Manual Scoring (TAO Portal)
        • Scoring tests
      • Results
        • Overview
        • Viewing results
        • Exporting results
      • Reporting (TAO Insights)
        • Viewing session reports
        • Viewing custom reports
        • Viewing a test taker’s report
    • Managing TAO
      • Overview
      • System Administration
        • Overview
        • Changing IPs
        • Maintenance mode
        • Setting languages
      • Management
        • Overview
        • Main roles
        • Atomic roles
        • Users
        • Permissions
        • User settings
        • Extensions manager
      • LTI Integration with Canvas
        • Adding TAO as an External App
        • Using Canvas as a Test Author
        • Using TAO as a Course Administrator
        • Using Canvas as a Test Proctor
        • Result Exchange via AGS
      • 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
      • Glossary
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