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Creating and Configuring Random Test Type Assessments

Learn to create and configure random test type assessments for a more dynamic and comprehensive testing approach.

Written by Jenolin Johnson

Updated at June 25th, 2025

Contents

  • 👨‍💻 Log in to your learning platform as an administrator with your admin credentials.
  • 1. Navigate to 'Assessments' from the main dashboard.
  • 2. Select any existing assessment or create a new assessment folder,
  • 3. Click "Create Section" to proceed further.
  • 4. Select 'Random' section type from the available options.
  • 5. Fill in all the required details, configure the needed and click "Create Section" to save the progress.
  • 6. The random section operates on a rule-based engine. To add a specific rule, click on 'Add Rule.'
  • 7. Customize the number of questions you want to retrieve through the filtering process.
  • 8. Utilize the filtering rule options. Based on the type you select, choose the appropriate ones accordingly.
  • 9. If you want to filter by 'Question Attempt', open the filter rule dropdown and select 'Question Attempt' from the list.
  • 10. You can select Skipped, Incorrect, Correct, or any combination of the three—based on your preference.
  • 11. Click the dropdown menu and select the appropriate folder(s) where students will receive questions from the customized filtered questions. You can choose multiple types if needed.
  • 12. Click "Add Filter" to refine the selection and obtain more specific questions.
  • 13. Choose 'AND' to apply all the filters you use, or select 'OR' to allow for any one of the provided filters to be applied.
  • 14. Click "Submit" to save the changes made.

This guide offers a way to create a 'Random' section in assessments, enhancing the testing experience by incorporating variety and unpredictability. By following the detailed steps, admins can easily customize question selection based on specific rules, ensuring a tailored assessment for students.


👨‍💻 Log in to your learning platform as an administrator with your admin credentials.

1. Navigate to 'Assessments' from the main dashboard.

Navigate to 'Assessments' from the main dashboard.

2. Select any existing assessment or create a new assessment folder,

Select any existing assessment or create a new assessment folder,

3. Click "Create Section" to proceed further.

Click "Create Section" to proceed further.

4. Select 'Random' section type from the available options.

Select 'Random' section type from the available options.

5. Fill in all the required details, configure the needed and click "Create Section" to save the progress.

Fill in all the required details, configure the needed and click "Create Section" to save the progress.

6. The random section operates on a rule-based engine. To add a specific rule, click on 'Add Rule.'

The random section operates on a rule-based engine. To add a specific rule, click on 'Add Rule.'

7. Customize the number of questions you want to retrieve through the filtering process.

Customize the number of questions you want to retrieve through the filtering process.

8. Utilize the filtering rule options. Based on the type you select, choose the appropriate ones accordingly.

Utilize the filtering rule options. Based on the type you select, choose the appropriate ones accordingly.

9. If you want to filter by 'Question Attempt', open the filter rule dropdown and select 'Question Attempt' from the list.

If you want to filter by 'Question Attempt', open the filter rule dropdown and select 'Question Attempt' from the list.

10. You can select Skipped, Incorrect, Correct, or any combination of the three—based on your preference.

You can select Skipped, Incorrect, Correct, or any combination of the three—based on your preference.

11. Click the dropdown menu and select the appropriate folder(s) where students will receive questions from the customized filtered questions. You can choose multiple types if needed.

Click the dropdown menu and select the appropriate folder(s) where students will receive questions from the customized filtered questions. You can choose multiple types if needed.

12. Click "Add Filter" to refine the selection and obtain more specific questions.

Click "Add Filter" to refine the selection and obtain more specific questions.

13. Choose 'AND' to apply all the filters you use, or select 'OR' to allow for any one of the provided filters to be applied.

Choose 'AND' to apply all the filters you use, or select 'OR' to allow for any one of the provided filters to be applied.

14. Click "Submit" to save the changes made.

Click "Submit" to save the changes made.


ℹ️ After creating a random test, click 'Edit Rule' to make any necessary changes.


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