1.5.6 Feature Comparison Matrix

Features: Atrixware TestPro Enterprise Edition EduSoft ExamView Discovery Quiz Center Blackboard Test Generator
Test generation          
Printing paper tests Y Y Y N N
Producing online tests Y N Y Y Y
Producing tests to be taken over a network Y Y Y N Y
Question details          
Database of questions Y Y Y N Y
Graphics in questions Y Y Y Y Y
Specify question criteria N N Y N Y1
Formatting in questions Y ? Y N Y
Equation editor Y Y Y N Y
Specify question difficulty N N Y N N
Specify time expected for questions N N N N N
Specify class(es) for questions N N N N N
Testing          
Proctored tests Y N Y N N
Timed tests Y N Y N Y
Automatic grading Y Y2 Y Y Y
Instantaneous feedback N N N Y Y
Statistical analysis of tests N Y N N N
Ability to launch an IDE from the test N N N N N
Ability to grade code-type questions N N N N N
Ability to put a picture in the answer N N N N Y
File features          
Ability to save tests locally Y Y Y N Y
Generate homework based on test results N Y N N N
External features          
Compatible with Microsoft Word Y N Y N N
Export tests to Blackboard N N Y N N/A
Export tests to WebCT Y N Y N N
1 Automatic grading requires printed answer sheets and a Scantron test grader (or similar machine)
2 Questions need to be manually put in categories