(Test bank import process for WebTutor

(WebCT 3.x/Blackboard 6.x)

Introduction:
This document describes the process required to import test bank file into WebTutor on WebCT
3.x and WebTutor on Blackboard 6. Instructor who received the test bank file from publisher will
use this process to import question into the specific platforms question database or pool.
Test bank files will be provided in two different formats, either a WebCT or a Blackboard format.
Test bank questions are broken into chapter, however they are delivered as a single file for the
entire book. Please note the time to import all test bank questions into the WebCT or Blackboard
may vary depends on the number of question per chapter.
WebCT test bank file is a zip file consists of multiple .wct file and image files if image file present
in the question. Each individual .wct file represents one chapter of test bank questions for
WebCT. To import the entire test bank, you need to import them on chapter basis.
Blackboard test bank file is a compressed file with a .zip extension, it contains one .xml file
and multiple .dat files. Each individual .dat file represents one chapter of test bank questions
for Blackboard. To import the entire test bank, you need to import this zip file only once.

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Import test bank file into WebCT 3.x

1. Logon to WebCT 3.x course as the designer.
2. Create testbank folder:
a. Click on Manage Files under the control panel menu.
b. Under the Folder Options, select Create New and click on Go.
c. Enter testbank as the folder name, select My-Files as the folder where the
new one will be created.
3. Upload the test bank file:
a. Under the File Options, select Upload file and click on Go.
b. Browse your local drive to select the test bank file. Select the Destination folder
as testbank. Click on the button Upload.
4. Extract the test bank zip file:
a. Scroll down the page to find the test bank file. If the folder is not expanded, click
on the folder name.
b. Check the box to the left of the test bank file.
c. Select Unzip from the drop down list under the File Options. Click on Go.
d. Select testbank as the destination folder where the content be extracted to.
Click on Unzip.

5. Import the test bank question:

a. Click on View Designer Map under the control panel menu.
b. Under the column Designer Option, click on the link Quizzes.
c. You are now at the Quiz/Survey and Database Management Index page.
d. Under category Questions Database, click on Import questions into
database.
e. Under the Manage Questions menu on the right, select Import Questions.
Click on Go
f. Click on the Browse button to access the File Manager.
(You must upload the data zip file to the course if the file is not already packaged. If
separate image zip file is provided, you must upload it before uploading data file)

g. Select the testbank chapter file (filename.wct) you uploaded. Click on the button
Pick.
h. The filename path will now be listed in the textbox. Now, click on the button
Import.
(you will see the listing of questions within the test bank file)

i.

Click on Continue to import the questions.

(Note that the category is already specified in the test bank file)

j.

Upon completion, you will be linked back to Question Database page. New
category will be created that contains the questions.

6. Preview the question:

a. You can list the newly imported questions by selecting the category name from
the drop down list.
b. To preview the individual question, click on the magnifier glass icon.
7. To import the rest of the chapters, go back to Quiz/Survey and Database Management
Index and repeat steps 5.

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Create new WebCT quiz with questions from test bank

1. Logon to WebCT 3.x course as the designer.
2. Create new quiz:
a. Click on View Designer Map under the control panel menu.
b. Under the column Designer Option, click on the link Quizzes.
c. At the Quiz/Survey and Database Management Index page.
d. Under Quiz and Survey Management, click on Add quizzes/surveys to
course.
e. Under the Options the left menu, select Add Quiz and click on Go.
f. Enter the title for the quiz, select Do not use another quiz or survey as a
template. Click on Add.
3. Add question to the new quiz:
a. Click on the link with quiz title.
b. Under Options menu, select the option you want to add the question.
c. Select View category and the test bank category from the drop down list. Click
on Go.
d. On the listing of question from this category, select the question by checking the
box to the left of question.
e. Under Manage Questions on left menu,
f. Select Add questions to your category name. Click on Go.
4.

Assign point to question:

a. Under the column Points, assign the value for each question then click on
Update Total. You should now see the assigned point value and the total point
for this quiz.

5.

Make the quiz available:

a. To set the availability of the quiz, select Quiz settings under the Options
menu.
b. Set your quiz availability date and other quiz setting.
c. Click on Update

6.

You are now complete with the test bank import process.
(If you encounter any problem and need more details help, you can find more information from the
Help function on top of the WebCT page.)

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Import test bank file into Blackboard 6.x

1. Logon to Blackboard 6.x with the instructor account.
2. Import test bank file:
a. Click on the button Control Panel on the left menu.
b. Under category Assessment, click on the link Pool Manager.

c.

Click on the button Import on the top.

d. Browse to select the test bank file on your local drive.

e. Click on Submit to import the questions.

(Note that the category is already specified in the test bank file)

f.

Upon completion, you will receive the Receipt page with confirmation of
successful import. Click on OK.
(If the test bank does not show up, refresh the page)

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3. Preview the questions:

a. You can list the newly imported questions by clicking on the button Modify in
page Pool Manager.
(note that it will display only part of the question text)
b. To preview the individual question, click on Preview button.

Create new Blackboard quiz with questions from test bank

1. Logon to Blackboard 6.x with the instructor account
2. Create new quiz:
a. Click on the button Control Panel on the left menu.
b. Under category Assessment, click on the link Test Manager.
c. Click on the button Add Test on the top.
d. Enter the name, description for the test/quiz/exam and Submit.
e. Enter the instructions for the assessment and click on Submit.
3. Add question to the new quiz:
a. Select question type by choosing From Question Pool or Assessment and
click on Submit.
b. Select the appropriate import question method.
c. Select the [checkbox] title [on the left] of the question pool and submit.
d. Leave Question Types to ALL and submit.
(note: this will list all question from the test bank question pool, it may take time for large
question pool)

e. Select the checkbox on the question you wish to add and submit.

4.

The quiz will be available based on the availability of you settings.

5.

You are now complete with the test bank import process.

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