The primary functionality of the Test Tool is for generating, managing, and editing tests. Test generation options are performed by Intructors, who create tests from a question database. Proctors and Instructors may administer electronic tests to Students. The Test Tool also provides functionality for system administration for creating and managing user accounts.

Following an overview of the Test Tool user interface, details of system use are presented in the following scenarios:

• an instructor managing the local database
• an instructor generating a simple test
• an instructor generating an advanced test
• an instructor or procter administering a test to students
• a student utilizing the tool and taking a test
• an instructor grading a test
• an instructor managing the shared database
• an administrative user managing user ID's
• details of file and edit commands
• details of the graphical user interaface
• details of help options
• details of error conditions