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Frequently asked questions:
Q: What is the maximum number of questions that I can place
in a .QZ quiz file?
A: For the UNregistered, trial copy, the maximum number of
questions per .QZ file is 30. Once you register, you will
be sent the latest version of the program, which has no
such limitation. The registered copy of Create A Quiz
allows up to 999 questions per quiz.
Q: What is the maximum number of quiz files that I can keep
in my directory and have displayed in the quiz pick list?
A: For the UNregistered, trial copy, the maximum number of
.QZ files that you can create is 10. Once we receive your
registration, and you are mailed a registered version of
the program, the number of .QZ files you can create in a
single subdirectory or on a floppy disk is 256 quizzes.
This does NOT mean that the program quits functioning after
you create your 256th quiz. No! This simply means that
you cannot have more than 256 quizzes in a single
subdirectory. You can always move or archive .QZ files to
another directory or disk should you reach this number.
Q: How many lines of text can one place in a reference
file?
A: The reference/help files have a maximum limit of 2000
lines.
Q: What is missing from the "Lite" version of Create A Quiz
in respect to features?
A: In order to provide an alternative to those users who
don't need many bells and whistles, the "Lite" version of
Create A Quiz is available. It is a less expensive
alternative. However several features are missing from the
"Lite" version, such as:
∙ The "Lite" version does not support any command line
parameters.
∙ The "Lite" version does not support .PCX file images
∙ The "Lite" version does not support supplemental .HLP
help or reference files during a quiz.
∙ The "Lite" version does not support quiz prerequisites.
∙ The "Lite" version editor cannot export questions to a
secondary .QZ file.
∙ The "Lite" version only allows one screen display format
- that is, the pop-up window format only - no A, B, C's.
∙ The "Lite" version does not support password protection
of your quiz files.
∙ The "Lite" version does not record an error log of
questions that you miss during a quiz. This screen
review of missed questions normally appears after the
scoreboard display after a quiz. This feature is not
part of the "Lite" version.
By the way, the version of Create A Quiz that you are now
evaluating is NOT the "Lite" version, but rather the
full-featured Teacher's version.
Q: Why do the same questions keep reappearing when I take a
quiz?
A: You are most likely taking a quiz that has very few
questions in it, and you are using "Order: 4,1,8,3,5..."
from the "Play options" menu (the default). If the
questions are being presented to you in random order
(instead of sequentially) then the smaller the number of
questions in a .QZ file, the more frequently you will see
the same questions. In other words, if a .QZ file has only
10 questions in it, you will see much repetition of
questions in a very short time, for there are not enough
questions to make the random mode useful. If you have a
small .QZ file, then you are better off using the "Order:
1,2,3,4,5..." from the "Play options" menu. This will
present each question once, in order. Another option is to
use the "NODUPES" command line parameter, which will insure
that when taking a quiz in random mode that there will be
no duplication of questions.
Q: Does Create A Quiz support the playing of .WAV audio
sound files?
A: No, currently it does not. If we get enough feedback
from registrants, we may add this feature in the future.
Q: Is there a Windows version of Create A Quiz?
A: Currently there is no Windows version. However, we are
working towards producing one in the near future.
Q: I would like to view the contents of the scoreboard
files without having to enter the quiz for a second time.
Is there any way to see what is inside the .SCB files?
A: We have a separate utility that is available to do just
this. The utility is available at the time of registration
for $8.00 ($15.00 if purchased at a later date). The
"Scoreboard Browser" will display a file pick list of all
the .SCB files available. Upon selecting one of the .SCB
files, the scores will be displayed in the traditional "Top
10 score chart" format (as seen at the end of each quiz).
Q: Do you do custom modifications? In other words, our
company needs a few special changes to the program to fit
our needs.
A: We would be glad to consider making changes to the
program to fit your specific needs. Provide us with a
detailed description of what your company needs in the way
of modifications, and we will provide you with a price
quote.
Q: Do you have a foreign language version of Create A Quiz?
A: Yes, we have a FRENCH version. Contact us for details.
Q: Can I distribute my quizzes to others?
A: The Teacher's version of Create A Quiz (the version you
are currently using) when registered is licensed to a
single individual, for use on a SINGLE computer. Resale or
distribution of Create A Quiz is prohibited. The
"Teacher's version" is just like a copy of WordPerfect or
Microsoft Word. You can share your word processing
documents with co-workers, but copyright laws prohibit you
from making copies of WordPerfect or Word. Likewise, you
can do anything with the .QZ files that you generate, but
the Teacher's version of Create A Quiz program itself
(QUIZ.EXE) is copyrighted, and can be used on only one
computer at any given moment.
If you wish to distribute your quizzes to others there is
a solution, however. We have available a "Student's
version" of Create A Quiz, which can be used in a
multi-user environment. The "Student's version" is
identical to the "Teacher's version", with two exceptions:
1) The "Student's version" does NOT have the "Create a new
quiz" selection from the Main Menu.
2) Nor does it have the "Edit an existing quiz" in the Main
Menu.
These two options are removed from the "Student's version"
in order to prevent users from accidently or intentionally
peeking at the answers, or changing your work.
The "Student's version" is sold separately (see prices
below), however at least one copy of the "Teacher's
version" is still required (or how else would you create a
quiz?).
The "Student's version" also has some restrictions in the
way of distribution:
1) The "Student's version" for non-profit organizations
allows a non-profit organization to make an unlimited
number of copies of the "Student's version" at a single
site, as long as the program is not sold for profit.
Schools and charitable organizations would fit into this
category. A "school" would be defined as a single
location, and not an entire school district. The cost for
such a license is USA $60.00 per site.
2) The "Student's version for businesses is $120.00. This
license allows a single business location to make an
unlimited number of copies of the "Student's version" as
long as the program and quizzes are not sold, and that all
copies are maintained at a single site location. Copies of
the "Student's version" can be given to employees to take
home, only if they work or are being trained at the same
site. In other words, a Federal Express regional training
center located at Memphis, Tennessee could make unlimited
copies of the "Student's version" for in-house training.
However, other regional training centers located in
Seattle, Washington and Tampa, Florida would be required to
purchase additional licenses.
3) Lastly, if you plan on selling your quizzes, you will
have to first receive permission from the author, and
secondly, there will be a royalty arrangement required.
An evaluation copy of the "Student's version" can be
obtained on our 24-hour BBS, at (540) 372-9680.
The above arrangements pertain only to the "Student's
version" of Create A Quiz. The "Teacher's version" will
always be sold on an individual basis. We do not grant any
one the privilege to make unlimited copies of the
"Teacher's version". There are discounted site licenses
available if you contact the author with the total number
of copies you require.