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2. Alchemy Manager
3. Activities

Manager: Activities > Create a Stand-Alone Test

Note: A Stand-alone Test is a graded assessment for determining comprehension of a set of learning objectives. A test is referred to as stand-alone when it is not directly linked to a company-specific course. For information on creating a test linked to a training activity, see Manager: Activities > Linking a Test to a Course.

Creating a Test

1. In Manager, navigate to ACTIVITIES > Tests
2. Select Create New Test, at the top of the page
3. Type in a name for the test in the Test Name field
4. Select the Language
5. Select the Worksite, multiple worksites can be selected
6. If the test is meant to align with an existing training requirement outside of Alchemy, such as a test that is already tracked in a separate system, enter an identifier in the External ID Text Box
7. Verify the Delivery Method
   • Select the Player and eLearning option for both formats, Player only option if the test should be viewed in a group setting, eLearning only if the test should be viewed in Manager
     
8. Click SAVE, the screen will refresh and the new test will appear under the Draft Test heading
9. Click EDIT next to the test under the Draft Tests heading
   

Properties Tab

1. Enter a percentage in the Pass Percentage text box
2. Click the Save button
   

Questions Tab

1. Click the Questions tab
2. Click Add New Section
   • A section is a tool to help you organize questions
3. Type in a name for the section and click Save
   • The section will appear on-screen
     
4. Select a section to highlight it and click the Add New Question button
   
5. Select a question type from the drop-down menu and click Next
   
6. Type in a question and answers and click Save
   • Remember to indicate the correct answer in the Correct Answer drop-down list
7. Continue adding questions to build your test

Publishing the Test

1. Select Preview to preview the test
2. If ready to publish, return to the Questions Tab, and click Publish
3. The screen will refresh showing the test listed under the Published Tests heading  

View the Test in Player

1. From the Activities tab in Player, click the Download icon
2. The test will now be available to select in the Activities tab

View the Test in eLearning

1. In eLearning, navigate to the Course Catalog
2. Search for the test and click the Play button
   • If a user has been assigned to the test, it will appear in their My Learning Plans and My Courses tabs

For information on assigning users to Learning Plans, view the article Assign Users to a Learning Plan