Help and FAQs

How do I create a new test?

Once you have navigated to your desired qualification, click the blue '+ Create a test' button towards the top of the page. From here, you can filter, sort, search and preview questions to find what you need.

How do I filter questions when creating a test?

The filter window will open automatically. To close it, click 'Close' in the top right corner of the filter window. To re-open the filter window, click the Filter button at the top left of the screen. 

To apply a filter, tick the box to the left of the filter in the filter window. The filter will then appear at the top of the page (next to Sort), and you will be able to see how many questions are available based on that filter. You can apply multiple filters at once. 

To remove the filter, click the filter where it appears at the top of the page (next to Sort), or untick the box to the left of the filter in the filter window.

To search for a question using key words, type in the search bar and then press the enter key or the magnifying glass icon to the right of the search bar. 

To remove a keyword search filter, remove your keyword from the search bar and then press the enter key or the magnifying glass icon to the right of the search bar. 

How do I filter questions by subtopics when creating a test?

To see the subtopics available under a certain topic, click the arrow to the right of the topic name in the filter window.

How do I preview questions and their mark schemes when creating a test?

To preview a question, click on the question description. This will show you the question, and give you an option to see the mark scheme for that question.

How do I add questions to my test?

To add a question to your test, click the '+' button to the right of a question or the 'Add to test' button above the question preview.

How do I remove questions from my test?

To remove a question from your test in the 'Add questions' page, click the 'X' button to the right of the question or the 'Remove from test' button above the question preview. 

To delete individual questions from the 'View test' page, click the 'X' button to the right of the question in the 'Questions in this test' area. A confirmation message will appear and you will be able to see your changes in the test preview to the right of the screen. 

To clear all questions from your test from the 'View test' page, click 'Clear all' at the bottom right of the 'Questions in this test' area. A confirmation message will appear and you can start creating your test from scratch. 

How do I reorder the questions in my test?

To reorder the questions in your test, go to 'View test' and click and drag the questions to the desired position in the 'Questions in this test' area. You will then be able to preview the reordered test on the right of the screen. Both the test and mark scheme will be reordered automatically based on your changes. 

How do I view my test and corresponding mark scheme?

To view your test, click 'View test' in the blue bar at the top right of the screen. You'll be able to preview your test to the right of the screen, with the mark scheme at the bottom. This page allows you to reorder the questions in your test, delete questions, and clear all questions. 

What are merged questions?

Whilst we have split questions from exam papers as much as possible, there are some cases where this was not possible and multiple parts need to be kept together. These are referred to as 'merged questions' in ExamBuilder. if merged questions are part of your test, you will receive a notification when you click 'View test'.

If you add part of a merged question to your test, the other parts will be added too. If you reorder questions within your test, merged questions will stay together. You are able to remove any parts of these questions after you have exported the tests into Word or Editable Word.

How do I know where questions came from originally?

How can I edit my saved tests?

How do I un-share tests?

Can I edit a test that a colleague has created?

You are not able to directly edit tests that have been shared with you until you have copied the test into your account. In the ‘Shared with me’ tab, click 'Copy & Edit' under the test details. This will allow you to make changes to the shared test and save a copy with your changes to 'My Tests'. 

Can I share tests with other centres?

Unfortunately no. However, you can export tests and share them with colleagues offline. 

Exporting tests

To export a test you are creating or editing, click 'Save and export' in the blue banner to the right of the create/edit test areas. Make sure you save your test, then click 'Export to PDF or Word' at the bottom left of the screen. 

To export a saved test, find the test under 'My Tests' in the relevant qualification page. Then click 'Export' under the test details.

The Export options window will then open. Here you can choose your file type, choose whether to export your question paper, mark scheme or both, download extra question-related material and mark guidance, and choose to add a cover page. Once you have selected your options, click 'Export' to download a copy of your test. The downloaded file will appear at the bottom of your screen and in your downloads folder. Open the file to edit or print as desired.