About TestGen Testbank Files
TestGen is a computerized test generation program,
exclusively available from Pearson Education publishers. You
install TestGen on your personal computer (Windows or
Macintosh) and create your own tests for classroom testing and
for other specialized delivery options, such as over a local
area network or on the web. A testbank, which is also called a
Test Item File (TIF), typically contains a large set of test
items, organized by chapter and ready for your use in creating
a test, based on the associated textbook material.
Comprehensive testbanks accompany many of the textbooks
from Pearson Education publishers, and in many cases they are
TestGen testbanks. To download a testbank, search for your
textbook. Once on the textbook listing page, scroll down and
click the TestGen testbank title. The download time varies
depending on the size of the testbank.
Note that you will not be able to open and use the testbank
file unless you have installed the TestGen application in your
system.
For step-by-step instructions see:
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Frequently Asked Questions
To install or upgrade the TestGen application:
The installation software is compressed for the platform
you selected. You will need to uncompress the TestGen plug-in
and the TestGen application using WinZip, StuffIt,
or a similar program before you can install them.
To obtain this free software, click the appropriate link
below:
1.
Go to the TestGen website at
http://www.pearsoned.com/testgen.
2.
Click on TestGen.
3.
Log in using the same login name and password that you use for
this site or CourseCompass.
4.
Follow the instructions you will find there to download and
install TestGen application.
Note: If you need assistance, the TestGen website provides
a link for contacting
Product Support.
The link to the testbank file you are downloading indicates
the version of TestGen used to create the file. If you are
running that version or a higher version, you can open the
testbank in TestGen. If you need to upgrade your version of
the TestGen application, see the preceding instructions.
To check your version of TestGen:
1.
Start the TestGen program.
2.
From the Help menu, select About. A window appears displaying
the TestGen version you are using.
Once you have installed the TestGen application, you can
open the TestGen file for your textbook. If you have not done
so already, use the search box or browse our catalog to find
your textbook. Depending on your browser, you can either open
or download these files by clicking on them. On a PC, if you
right click the link, you will see a menu with a choice that
says "Save link as" or "Save target as." Use this option to
save the file to your computer.
To open the compressed file:
1.
Locate and open the archive file (.sit for Macintosh and .zip
for Windows) on your computer.
2.
Extract the testbank (.bok) file to the TestGen/tests folder
on your computer.
Tip: It's easier to find your testbanks if you save them to
the TestGen/tests folder on your computer. That way, when you
choose Open Book from the TestGen File menu, the testbanks
files are immediately visible for you to select.
1.
Start the TestGen application
2.
From the File menu, select Open Book. You can browse to locate
your new TestGen testbank file. All TestGen testbank files end
in the file extension .bok.
Q1: What is TestGen?
A1: TestGen is a computerized test generation
program you install on your personal computer (Windows or
Macintosh) to create your own tests. TestGen provides
state-of-the-art features for viewing and editing testbank
questions, dragging a selected question into a test you are
creating, and printing beautifully formatted tests in a
variety of layouts. TestGen math and science capabilities make
it easy to include any mathematical or scientific symbols in
your testing material. For specialized web-based products,
such as CourseCompass OneKey and certain advanced math and
science programs, TestGen also provides a browser plug-in your
students use to take your TestGen tests on the web.
Installing TestGen and Downloading TestGen Testbanks
Q2: What is a TestGen testbank?
A2: A testbank, which is also called a Test Item
File (TIF), typically contains a large set of test items,
organized by chapter and ready for your use in creating a
test, based on the associated textbook material.
Q3: How do I find out if there is a TestGen testbank
available for my textbook?
A3: First, search for your textbook on our
catalog. Once on the textbook listing page, available TestGen
testbanks will appear under Instructor Resources.
Q4: How do I download a TestGen testbank?
A4: From the textbook listing page, click the
TestGen testbank title for your computer's platform. (You will
be required to provide your Login ID and Password at this
stage if you have not already logged in.) The testbank is
compressed for the platform you selected. You will need to
uncompress it using WinZip, StuffIt,
or a similar program.
To obtain this free software, click the appropriate link
below:
Extract the testbank (.bok) file to the TestGen/tests
folder on your computer.
Q5: What version of TestGen should I be using?
A5: On the textbook listing page, the TestGen
testbank link specifies the version of TestGen used to create
the testbank. If you are running that version or a higher
version, you can use the testbank. To check your version of
TestGen, start the TestGen program. From the TestGen Help
menu, choose Help, then choose About. A page displays with the
TestGen version information.
Q6: How do I create a test by using the testbank?
A6: To create a test, start TestGen, choose the type
of test you want to create, and go to File, then Open Book to
choose your testbank. You can then drag-and-drop questions
from the testbank into your test or create your own questions.
For help using TestGen, choose Help from its Help menu.
Q7: What is QuizMaster?
A7: QuizMaster is a student testing program designed
to work with TestGen software that provides a way for students
to take tests on a local area network (LAN) and allows
instructors to view and print reports based on the results of
such tests. QuizMaster software is also available at
www.pearsoned.com/testgen.
Q8: What are some of the specific features of TestGen?
A8: Be prepared for a long list! The TestGen wizard
steps you through the creation of a simple test with
drag-and-drop or point-and-click transfer. You can select test
questions either manually or randomly and use online spell
checking and other tools to quickly polish your testing
content and presentation. The question formats include
multiple-choice, short-answer, true/false, matching, essay,
and vocabulary.
To order test items randomly, you can regenerate numbers or
text in questions that allow variables. For math and science
instructors, a major advantage of TestGen is the ability to
manipulate equations and graphs and add graphics. Most math
and science testbanks include sophisticated algorithmic
problems you can use to create an unlimited number of versions
of the same question.
Finally, you can save your test in a variety of formats:
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Print
up to 25 variations of a single test
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Export
tests in text (.txt or .rtf), HTML, or QuizMaster format
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Save
tests for use with QuizMaster on a computer network
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