- Steps to Create a New Test
1. Log in to Blackboard using your university account.
2. Select the required course.
3. Go to Course Content.
4. Click the (+) icon where you want to add the test.
5. Select Create, then choose Test.
6. Enter the test name and instructions.
7. Click the (+) icon to add questions.
8. Select the question type, such as:
• Multiple Choice.
• True/False.
• Multiple Answer.
• Matching.
• Essay.
9. Enter the question and answers, select the correct answer, and assign the grade.
10. Repeat the previous steps until all questions have been added.
11. Open Test Settings and configure:
• Test start and end dates.
• Time limit.
• Number of allowed attempts.
• Maximum grade.
• Question display and randomization options.
• Grade and answer visibility settings.
12. Click Save.
13. Change the test status from Hidden from Students to Visible to Students, or schedule a specific release date.
14. Use Student Preview to verify the questions and settings before publishing the test.
Create a New Test
This service enables faculty members to create and manage online tests through Blackboard. Faculty members can add questions, assign grades, set the test duration, specify the number of attempts and availability period, control how questions are displayed and graded, and determine when results are released to students.