FAQ

General Queries

What is Whizlabs Assessment Management Solution (AMS)?

Whizlabs AMS is the Delivery Engine for conducting Whizlabs timed, randomized, and CAT (Computer Adaptive Testing) based online tests.

The salient features of Whizlabs AMS are:

• Two-step Assessment- First, the candidates self-assess themselves on a pre-defined rating scale and specify their experience level. In the next step, the system assesses the candidates intelligently through series of questions.
• Scalable to manage up to 100,000 User Profiles and support for up to 40 Concurrent Users
• Secure Access – No access without authorized user name and password
• Reliable and Quick Macro and Micro-level Performance Analysis
• Easy and efficient Test Delivery: Deliver multiple tests to multiple users in just a single operation
• Customization of GUI with Company Logo

What is the difference between pre-employment testing, employee evaluation, and training evaluation?

Whizlabs Pre-employment solution is used by HR Departments of IT Companies and Recruitment Agencies across the world while recruiting the right IT professionals. It helps Organization in following their fundamental principle of recruitment- “Hire the Right”. Read more on http://www.whizlabs.com/corporate/recruitment.html

Whizlabs Employee testing solution is extensively used by HR and IT Managers to perform an authentic skill gap analysis of existing employees and take critical decisions pertaining to appraisals, knowledge transfer, project allocation and identification of training needs. Read more on http://www.whizlabs.com/corporate/employee-evaluation.html

How is Whizlabs AMS priced?

 no. of Licenses purchased. "License" refers to the "single usage" of any Test and is valid for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Pricing details are available on http://www.whizlabs.com/corporate/pricing.html

How can I purchase Whizlabs AMS?

Whizlabs sales team will assist you in defining your requirements and customizing Whizlabs AMS as per the same. Submit your requirement at our website and our team will immediately get in touch with you. Order Tests

What kinds of questions are supported by Whizlabs AMS?

Whizlabs AMS supports the following question types. Each question type supports image as part of the question statement.

• Multiple Choice Single Response
• Multiple Choice Multiple Response

How can I be sure of the quality of the assessment content?

Whizlabs Test content is:

• Developed through ISO 9001:2000 certified processes
• Endorsed and Recommended by leading authorities like IBM, Sun, and Java Developers Journal
• Chosen by leading IT publishers including Addison Wesley (Pearson Education) for their reputed IT Certification publications
• Time-tested by over 400,000 certified IT professionals
• Chosen by enterprise clients like Accenture, Infosys, Coface, Bunge, Novabase, and JP Morgan
• Please click here for further details on Content Development Process.

Who will design the tests for my organization?

The test content has been authored by highly experienced and certified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). More than five rounds of review further enrich the test content from language as well as technical perspective.

How much time will it take to customize the solution for my company?

We will customize the solution as per your requirements and specifications within 2 days of your placing the order.

How can I access the demo version?

Whizlabs Free Demo is available on http://www.whizlabs.com/corporate/demo.html

If I am not satisfied, can I get a refund?

If you are not satisfied with any of the tests taken, we will refund the complete cost of unused licenses. Read Money Back Guarantee for details.

Can I conduct outstation tests?

Yes, you can easily conduct outstation tests as and when you require. All a candidate would need to do is to access the URL and fill in the license number provided by you. Whizlabs AMS is fully capable of delivering tests over the Internet.

How will one insure that there will be no misuse of candidates' profile and reports?

Whizlabs tests are completely secure. You own the exclusive right to all the personal profiles and reports of all the users registered on your server. Whizlabs will never use this information or make your data available to any third party. Whizlabs ensures the privacy of your data by utilizing industry best practices for security. Please check our Privacy Policy.

Usage Related Queries

How do I deliver the tests to my candidates?

Delivering Whizlabs tests is quick and simple. By sending an e-mail to the candidate with a URL and a license number provided by us, the candidate can complete the Registration process. After registration, the candidate needs to use the license number to activate the test(s).

What do I do if the candidate gets disconnected from the Internet while attempting an exam?

Whizlabs AMS reduces the dependability on net connection while the test is being conducted. Whizlabs AMS gets the complete test from the server before the test is started and saves report when the test is fully attempted or the allotted time duration is over. If the net connection gets disconnected while attempting the test, the candidate can reconnect without closing the browser window. It will not affect the result in any way.

In administration, if the Internet gets disconnected, do I have to login again?

Yes, if the Internet gets disconnected in administration, the need would be to login again and reach the page you were earlier viewing.

What is the total duration of the test?

The maximum duration of the test is 30 minutes.

What are the total numbers of questions?

Each test has a maximum of 25 questions. Since Whizlabs AMS works on Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) technology, depending upon the individual’s performance the test can also end before the maximum no. of questions finish.

Can I move to the next question without attempting the current one?

No, the user has to attempt all the questions in sequence. Since CAT is used in Whizlabs AMS, the next question will be as per the performance in the current question.

Can the candidate go to a previous question while attempting the test?

No, since the test runs in CAT mode, the candidate can only move forward in the test. The next level of questions will be based on the earlier replies of the candidate.

How can the administrator view the result?

The administrator can refer to the "Report Management" section for viewing the reports. In this section, the different formats of the reports are included. This would lead to:

• Three Different Types of Reports
• Reliable and Quick Performance Analysis
• Visual, Interactive Reporting
• Easy Navigation within Reports
  

Effective and assorted reports provide an efficient means of screening and analyzing candidates' performance not just on an individual level but in comparison to the entire group of test takers and with respect to a particular topic or even a question. This micro-level analysis aids in churning out the best talent from within a pool of candidates.

Can a candidate view the result?

The candidates cannot view their result in pre employment testing, but the employees can see their score during employee evaluation, so that they are able to analyze themselves on the basis of their skills and prepare accordingly, in a better way. These privileges, however, can be customized as per the administrator's requirements.

Can the HR manager get the report by mail?

In the present release of Whizlabs AMS, this feature is not available, but is scheduled for the next one. Incase any of our clients require it now; we can always incorporate it with this version, at an extra cost. Please send an email to , in case you require it.

What are Whizlabs ratings in evaluating the skills of the user?

Whizlabs provides ratings ranging from 1-5.
Candidates without any knowledge of the technology are rated as 1, and those who possess expert knowledge are rated as 5.
During self-assessment, the candidates rate themselves on a scale of 2-4, since '1' is not relevant and '5' is highly expert.

For further details on rating, please click http://www.whizlabs.com/corporate/grading,html

What is self-assessment?

Before taking the test, the candidates are required to self-assess their knowledge and experience in technology areas. For assessing their knowledge, use as a guide the following rating levels as per their descriptions. Candidates have to select a rating level FOR EACH technology area. This will ensure that the test starts from the desired level.

Candidate rate themselves on a scale of 2 to 4, depending upon their expertise in the technology area(s) against which they have to be assessed. They also specify the level of experience they possess in each of these technology areas.

What is benchmark reporting?

Benchmark reporting helps in benchmarking an employee's technical skills against the predefined organizational and industry standards.

What is a question wise report?

A question wise report enables the administrator to view the performance of all the users in a particular question. This also helps in checking the usefulness of the question.

What is a full view question?

Incase the user is not able to see the full question on a single page; he can use this option to see the full question in a single view.

Can a user take 2 tests on the same topic?

A user can take 2 tests on the same topic, but Whizlabs does not recommend this in case of pre employment testing. This is because, at the time of the test, the candidate has to self assess himself and based on that, he gets the questions from the database. So the first time the test is taken, AMS will be able to judge the candidate perfectly. But incase the administrator wants, they can take the test again.