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What Is Respondus 4?
Categories: Assessment Tools, Authoring
Respondus is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams and surveys that can be printed to paper or published directly to Canvas. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows interface. Respondus can be more efficient than creating paper tests in Word or on-line tests directly in Canvas, saving you hours on each project and increasing your testing flexibility.
Tool Guides
Important
- Make sure that your device meets Respondus System Requirements.
Respondus 4 Interface
- Installing and Configuring Respondus (PDF)
- Quick Start Guide (PDF)
- Respondus 4.0 and the Test Bank Network (HTML)
- Creating and Formatting Questions with Respondus (HTML)
- Importing Questions with Respondus 4.0 (HTML)
- Randomizing Exam Questions (Video HTML)
- Publishing a Quiz to Canvas (PDF)
- Exporting and Printing Canvas Tests (PDF)
Additional Information
- Who can use Respondus 4?
- How can employees get personalized training on Respondus 4?
Clemson Online offers an Instructor-led training option for employees. Visit the Clemson Online Events page and schedule a Clemson Online Booking. You may have to click the "Show More Services" button to find this session topic.
- Why Should I use Respondus 4.0?
Here is a list of the Top 10 Reasons to use Respondus.
- Is There a Respondus Test Bank?
Yes! Respondus has plenty of information about their Respondus Test Bank.
- What are Calculated Questions?
Respondus has created a full guide on Calculated Questions. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee has a Knowledge Base article with examples.
- What Importing Capabilities Does Respondus Offer?
Respondus has fully detailed their Enhanced Importing Capabilities in their User Guide starting on page 41.
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Extra Cost | None | None | None |
University Tech Support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Uses Clemson Login | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Canvas Integration | Not Enabled | Yes | Yes |
Accessibility | Good* | Great* | Okay* |
*Rankings marked with asterisks are based on the tool's general reputation in the accessibility community and not on testing that Clemson has completed.
+Rankings marked with a plus are based on completed testing.